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.
Brooklyn, NY
View all Brooklyn, NY triviaNature Trivia hosted by Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation every 1st Thursday of the month at 6pm. Free to attend. Brewery in NoDa neighborhood
@NYC Trivia League trivia
NYC Trivia League comes to Farm.One on Thursdays at 7pm. Free with no reservation required. Prizes include $50 off bar tab for first place, round of shots for second place, round of short pours for third place, and bonus round winners get a free farm tour.
Weekly trivia every Thursday at 7:00 PM at the Centre Street location.
Four themed rounds of seven questions each (themed image, audio, regular, and a “throwback” round). Teams can double the points for one round. Hosted by Tommy Eyebrows at a brisk pace, the night typically ends by 20:30. The atmosphere is old-fashioned and intimate, with banter between bartenders and regular teams. Raffle tickets are offered for a mystery prize. Questions span easy to hard, and there’s a four-person team limit. The venue is small, with beers on tap, and outside food is allowed.
@TriviaNYC trivia night every Thursday
Format: Four themed rounds of ten questions each, including one entirely music round (name the song & artist). The host offers double points on one round per team’s choice. Top-scoring team each round gets shots; if two teams tie they each tell a joke as a tiebreaker judged by the audience. Prizes: Winner receives a $50 bar tab (no second place), plus shots for the highest-scoring team each round. Questions are fair but challenging, with occasional headscratchers.
Good Question Trivia
Grand Prize: $50 bar tab
Win a round - Win a shot
NYC Trivia League hosts trivia Thursdays at 8 PM.
LIT UP TRIVIA
Host: Lisa Kirlick
Location: Sandy Jack's
Format:
Bar-Friendly FREE Trivia
Lisa Takes You Through 5 Rounds of Lit Up Trivia Questions
Round of Drinks for the Winners
Prize:
A FREE ROUND OF DRINKS FOR THE WINNING TEAM
Prize increases to $100 if 6+ teams of 3+ players play the game
Hosted by @Geeks Who Drink every Thursday at 8 PM in the board game bar area. Free to join.
Boston, MA
View all Boston, MA trivia@Immodest Trivia
@Best Trivia Ever.
Trivia Night every Thursday 19:00-20:30.
Small Batch Trivia every Thursday at 7:30 PM hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink. Free to play. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place.
Hosted by @KingTrivia. Trivia Night every Thursday at 8pm. Free to play with prizes. Food and drink specials during trivia.
Sporcle trivia every Thursday at 8pm and 9pm.
General knowledge trivia every Thursday from 8-10 PM. Hosted by @Tag Team Trivia. Cocktails available.
Trivia every Thursday at 8 PM hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink.
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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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