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.

3409 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

Dirty Gold Theatre Presents, FRIENDS TRIVIA!!
In support of our upcoming production,
Insomnia Cafe 🔥🛋️
Hosted by Kelley Manbeck and the DG Directors 🤩

Free Entry!! 🤠
Donation Bar 🍸
Prizes 🥳
Taqueria Fenix truck out front!

201 Brazos St Bldg B, Austin, TX 78701

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia night every Thursday at 7 PM. Prizes for winning teams.

730 Shady Ln, Austin, TX 78702

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Device

Hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink. Trivia night on Thursdays 7-9pm. Authentic homegrown trivia quiz modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K.

4602 Weletka Dr, Austin, TX 78734

4.8
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Texas Red Entertainment Thu trivia

2415B E 5th St. Unit B, Austin, TX 78702

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Device

Trivia night every Thursday hosted by @Geeks Who Drink.

1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Hosted by Twin City Trivia

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia is held every Thursday at 7pm in the Pole Barn, hosted by @TwinCityTrivia, and is completely free to play with the top 2 teams winning prizes. Each trivia night features 6 rounds with a Final Round containing one question from each category, and teams of up to 6 people are allowed.

2400 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Live trivia every Thursday at 7:00 PM. Free to play. Hosted by @ChallengeEntertainment.

1050 E 11th St #100, Austin, TX 78702

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.4
Thursday at 8:00 PM
Device

Weekly trivia Thursdays at 8pm with @Geeks Who Drink. Quizmaster Riley O.

1115 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

4.6
Thursday at 8:00 PM

8201 Cross Park Dr Ste B2, Austin, TX 78754

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.6
Thursday at 8:00 PM
Device

Weekly pub trivia hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink

7793+9QG, 301 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.4
Thursday at 8:00 PM
Device

@GeeksWhoDrink Pub Trivia every Thursday at 8pm. Free to play. Seven rounds of eight questions each, including audio and visual rounds. Teams up to 6 players.

12640 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77077

4.3
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Weekly trivia night on Thursdays. Also bingo on Tuesdays at 18:30 and live music on Fridays.

1201 Oliver St #108, Houston, TX 77007

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Device

Thursday trivia at 7pm hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink. Free to play. Teams up to 6 players competing to win prizes. Kitchen open until 8:30pm. Also offers Wednesday trivia at 6:30pm hosted by @KingTrivia. Venue offers ciders, house-brewed beers, Spanish wines, wings, pizzas, and paninis

21155A Tomball Pkwy, Houston, TX 77070

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Device

@GeeksWhoDrink pub trivia every Thursday at the Tabletop Tavern inside Dragon's Lair. Free to play, win prizes.

1504 Chapman St, Houston, TX 77009

Thursday at 7:00 PM

210 Glen Park St, Houston, TX 77009

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

2206 Edwards St Suite A, Houston, TX 77007

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Weekly trivia night every Thursday. Free to play, compete for prizes while enjoying craft beers.

21155 Tomball Pkwy, Houston, TX 77070

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.3
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Device

Pub trivia on Thursday nights hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink at The Tabletop Tavern located inside Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy

1902 Washington Ave Suite E, Houston, TX 77007

4.4
Thursday at 7:30 PM

@Geeks Who Drink Pub Trivia every Thursday from 7:30-10pm.

3101 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77004

4.7
Thursday at 7:30 PM

Free Trivia every Thursday at 7:30pm. Fun, Big Prizes & Drinks! Round 1 winner gets DINO RIBS. Family friendly until 7 PM & Pet friendly all day

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The United States

Alaska
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Australia

New Zealand

Auckland
Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty Region
Canterbury
Otago Region
Waikato Region
Wellington Region

Singapore

Singapore

South Africa

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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