1576 venues across 701 cities run trivia on Thursdays in the United States
UpdatedThursday Night Trivia Near Me
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.
San Antonio, TX
View all San Antonio, TX triviaThemed trivia nights from 6pm-8pm featuring topics like Friends, Ted Lasso, Ghostbusters, Harry Potter, and The Sopranos. Winners receive gift cards for first, second, and third place. Offers themed cocktails to accompany trivia.
Thursday trivia by Challenge Entertainment at Maars Pizza Nacogdoches Rd San Antonio
Hosted by @Challenge Entertainment. Free to play with prizes for top teams.
Beer, Bacon, Bingo, and Brains every Thursday at 7pm. Trivia happens between bingo rounds. Free brewery tour at 6pm before the event.
Trivia every Tuesday & Thursday 7-9 PM with prizes up to $175.
@GeeksWhoDrink Trivia every Thursday at 7pm. Winners always win prizes. Downtown brewery with 13 beers on tap, food trucks on-site, family-friendly atmosphere. Popular trivia nights that get packed
Trivia Thursday at Rebecca Creek Distillery, grounds open 6PM, trivia starts 7PM, happy hour pricing
@GeeksWhoDrink pub trivia Thursdays at 7:00 PM. Craft beer brewery with over 10 beers, yard games (cornhole, giant jenga), and board games. Watch brewing system in action
Thursday 7PM live trivia by Challenge Entertainment at True Texas BBQ
Live Trivia every Thursday at 8pm. Hosted by @ChallengeEntertainment.
2000 S Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78210
Live trivia every Thursday at 8pm hosted by @Challenge Entertainment.
Trivia every Thursday night from 8-10pm. Gift certificates awarded to top 3 finishers.
Challenge Entertainment Live Trivia every Thursday at 8pm. Challenge your knowledge for a chance to win bar money
Houston, TX
View all Houston, TX triviaHosted by @GeeksWhoDrink. Pub trivia every Thursday from 7:30-9:30pm. Teams up to 6 players, free to play. Winning teams get bar cash and other prizes.
Trivia nights on Thursday evenings at 8:00 PM hosted by @ChallengeEntertainment. The Energy Corridor's Irish pub
Trivia starts at 8pm every Thursday. $3 buy-in. Winning team splits the pot. Trivia Night drink specials and free nacho bar for all participants. Started over a decade ago by Vernon Allen Smith
@GeeksWhoDrink Jeopardy! Bar League Mondays at 7:00 PM. @GeeksWhoDrink pub trivia Thursdays at 8:00 PM. Also pub quiz with @KingTrivia. Montrose institution for 46 years
Boston, MA
View all Boston, MA triviaSmall Batch Trivia hosted by geekswhodrink at Trophy Room! 🏆✏️
Join us at 6 PM and put your random knowledge to the test!
Thursday trivia night at the bar. Play for a chance to win a pair of $25 99 Gift Cards. Trivia times vary by location.
Trivia every Thursday at 7pm hosted by @Sporcle. Games at 7pm and 8pm.
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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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