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.

445 Albee Square W #4410, Brooklyn, NY 11201

4.4
Thursday at 6:00 PM

Nature Trivia hosted by Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation every 1st Thursday of the month at 6pm. Free to attend. Brewery in NoDa neighborhood

79 N 11th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Hosted by NYC Trivia League

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@NYC Trivia League trivia

625 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Hosted by NYC Trivia League

4.8
Thursday at 7:00 PM

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.

195 Centre St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Weekly trivia every Thursday at 7:00 PM at the Centre Street location.

273 13th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

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.

148 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Hosted by TriviaNYC

4.7
Thursday at 7:30 PM

@TriviaNYC trivia night every Thursday

99 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216

4.5
Thursday at 8:00 PM

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.

406 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

4.4
Thursday at 8:00 PM

Good Question Trivia
Grand Prize: $50 bar tab
Win a round - Win a shot

25 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Hosted by NYC Trivia League

4.9
Thursday at 8:00 PM

NYC Trivia League hosts trivia Thursdays at 8 PM.

683 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Hosted by Lit Up Trivia

4.7
Thursday at 8:00 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

10 Cooper St, Brooklyn, NY 11207

4.8
Thursday at 8:00 PM

Hosted by @Geeks Who Drink every Thursday at 8 PM in the board game bar area. Free to join.

87 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970

Hosted by Immodest Trivia

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Immodest Trivia

45 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.3
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Device

1912 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

Hosted by Best Trivia Ever

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Best Trivia Ever.

450 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia Night every Thursday 19:00-20:30.

48 Waters Ave #1, Everett, MA 02149

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.7
Thursday at 7:30 PM
Device

Small Batch Trivia every Thursday at 7:30 PM hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink. Free to play. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place.

100 Arsenal Yards Blvd, Watertown, MA 02472

4.1
Thursday at 8:00 PM

Hosted by @KingTrivia. Trivia Night every Thursday at 8pm. Free to play with prizes. Food and drink specials during trivia.

214 Washington St, Quincy, MA 02169

Hosted by Sporcle

4.3
Thursday at 8:00 PM
Device

Sporcle trivia every Thursday at 8pm and 9pm.

71 Kelvin St, Everett, MA 02149

4.6
Thursday at 8:00 PM

General knowledge trivia every Thursday from 8-10 PM. Hosted by @Tag Team Trivia. Cocktails available.

8 Holyoke St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.6
Thursday at 8:00 PM
Device

Trivia every Thursday at 8 PM hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink.

Browse Thursday trivia by state & province

The United States

Alaska
District of Columbia
Hawaii
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wyoming

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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