1576 venues across 701 cities run trivia on Thursdays in the United States

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Crowds get bigger and the stakes get real on Thursdays. This peak night has a weekend feel, and it's where you find the serious stuff: prize-money leagues, themed nights, tournament qualifiers. If you're searching for Thursday trivia near me, we list 1,576 venues running Thursday night trivia across 701 cities, sorted so the cities with the most games come first. Because Thursday doubles as the unofficial start of the weekend, tables go fast, and the popular rooms are seated well before the first question. Check the start time on the venue card and get there early. If you're chasing a particular host company's game, their name links to every other venue they run.

3101 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

4.5
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Thursday trivia at 6:30 PM hosted by @celouisiana. Uptown Magazine Street location with over 80 beers, ciders and seltzers, billiards, and darts.

2128 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia nights on Thursdays from 7pm - 9pm. Happy hour runs from 5pm - 7pm Tuesday through Saturday. Black-owned venue with spacious outdoor courtyard

7507 Maple St, New Orleans, LA 70118

Hosted by Bon Temps Trivia

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Thursday trivia at 7:00 PM hosted by @bontempstrivia. Modern meat-and-three restaurant from Turkey and the Wolf team in Carrollton.

4532 S I-10 Service Rd W, Metairie, LA 70001

4.3
Thursday at 7:00 PM

203 Homedale St, New Orleans, LA 70124

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Thursday trivia at 7:00 PM. Navarre location.

3449 River Rd, Jefferson, LA 70121

Hosted by Challenge Entertainment

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

Weekly SINGO Music Bingo Nights on Thursdays at 7:00 PM hosted by Challenge Entertainment

1200 St Roch Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Every 1st and 3rd Thursday!

634 Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130

4.3
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Thursday trivia at 7:00 PM hosted by Erika - The Trivia Diva. Warehouse District location.

640 Bouny St, New Orleans, LA 70114

4.8
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Thursday trivia at 7:00 PM hosted by @celouisiana. Algiers location.

2766 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, LA 70056

4.2
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Thursday trivia at 7:00 PM hosted by @celouisiana. Gretna location on Belle Chasse Hwy.

5216 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006

4.3
Thursday at 7:30 PM

Thursday trivia at 7:30 PM hosted by @celouisiana. Metairie location on Veterans Memorial Blvd.

1201 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70116

4.6
Thursday at 7:30 PM

Thursday trivia at 7:30 PM hosted by @buddynolatrivia. French Quarter bar at 1201 Burgundy St with dirt-cheap nightly specials.

4124 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115

4.6
Thursday at 7:30 PM

Thursday trivia at 7:30 PM hosted by @celouisiana.

125 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130

4.1
Thursday at 10:00 PM

Trivia Night every Thursday at 10:00 PM

4711 Farwell St, McFarland, WI 53558

Hosted by Premier Trivia

4.2
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Premier Trivia trivia

131 E Towne Way, Madison, WI 53704

Hosted by Premier Trivia

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Wisconsin Premier Trivia — Free Trivia Night every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Prizes for first, second, and third place. Tiki drinks and appetizers available.

1212 Regent St, Madison, WI 53715

Hosted by Premier Trivia

4.3
Thursday at 8:00 PM

Trivia Night on Thursday starts at 8pm sharp. Partnered with @LeagueTriviaofWisconsin, so if you already play, you can get your league points there. Casual/drop-in teams are welcome

554 W Main St, Madison, WI 53703

4.4
Thursday at 9:00 PM

Trivia Thursday at 9 PM and Sundays at 8 PM. Compete for nightly and season league prizes.

3001 Industrial Terrace, Austin, TX 78758

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink. Weekly pub trivia every Thursday from 7-9pm at the Sprinkle Valley location. Seven rounds of audio, visual, and live-hosted trivia. Free to play with prizes for bonus questions and gift cards for top teams. Teams up to 6 players.

5530 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM
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@GeeksWhoDrink Jeopardy! Bar League Thursdays at 7:00 PM. 7 rounds of audio, visual and live-hosted trivia. Free to play, prizes for bonus questions and gift cards for top teams. Maximum of 6 players per team

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Hong Kong

香港

Why Thursday trivia skews toward leagues and themed rounds

Thursday audiences are the biggest of the trivia week, and bigger rooms change what hosts can run. A twelve-team room supports cash prizes and season-long standings in a way a sleepy Monday can't, so the big trivia companies put their league play and themed one-offs (90s night, movie franchises, music only) on Thursdays. Venues lean in because a themed Thursday quiz bridges neatly into their weekend programming. If you want stakes, look for a Thursday league. If you want a quiet quiz, aim earlier in the week.

Thursday Trivia Near Me: FAQs

Where can I find Thursday trivia near me?

The cities with the most Thursday trivia we track in the United States are Portland, OR, Nashville, TN, Pittsburgh, PA, San Diego, CA, and Atlanta, GA. Find your city on this page. Every city links to its full Thursday schedule, and each venue card shows the address and start time.

What time does Thursday trivia usually start?

The most common start time for Thursday trivia in the United States is 7:00 pm, based on the 1576 Thursday venues we track. Games range from early evening to late night, so check the time on each venue card.

Is Thursday a good night for trivia?

Yes. Thursday is one of the biggest trivia nights of the week. It ranks #3 of 7 by venue count in our data, with 1576 venues running Thursday games in the United States. You'll have plenty of choice, but the rooms run busier, so arrive early.

How much does Thursday trivia cost?

Thursday trivia is almost always free to play, since venues make their money on food and drinks while hosts award prizes like bar tabs, gift cards, and merch. Prize structures vary by venue, and the occasional tournament night charges an entry fee, but assume free unless the venue says otherwise.

Can't make it on Thursdays? Try Wednesday trivia or Friday trivia, or see what's on tonight. Getting a team together? Grab a name from our trivia team names collection and warm up with some practice trivia questions.

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