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.

6341 La Vista Dr, Dallas, TX 75214

Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia night every Thursday from 7-9pm with @FreakshowTrivia at the Lakewood location. Irish pub also hosts karaoke on Wednesdays

8061 Walnut Hill Ln # 924, Dallas, TX 75231

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

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

1812 N Haskell Ave., Dallas, TX 75204

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Device

Hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink. Small batch trivia every Thursday at 7:00 PM.

330 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039

4.1
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia Night on the Patio every Thursday at 7 PM.

1001 N Riverfront Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia Night at 7pm on Thursdays. Weekly trivia series at the Design District beer garden and tap room. Compete with friends or strangers while enjoying craft beers

5321 The Sta Blvd Suite B150, Sachse, TX 75048

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

Thursday at 7:00 PM
Device

@GeeksWhoDrink Jeopardy! Bar League Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. @GeeksWhoDrink Small Batch Trivia Thursdays at 7:00 PM. @GeeksWhoDrink Jeopardy! Bar League Sundays at 7:00 PM. @GeeksWhoDrink Small Batch Trivia Tuesdays at 7:00 PM. Also Theme Trivia — win FREE beer or shots!

4030 N MacArthur Blvd #112, Irving, TX 75038

Hosted by Challenge Entertainment

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

Live Trivia on Thursdays at 7pm hosted by @ChallengeEntertainment. Las Colinas favorite sports bar for nearly two decades with game room featuring poker, darts, billiards, and karaoke on weekends.

15103 Surveyor Blvd, Addison, TX 75001

4.7
Thursday at 7:30 PM

Trivia every Thursday at 7:30pm in the brewhouse upstairs. Free to play with purchase. Groups larger than 6 split into separate teams.

312 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208

4.6
Thursday at 7:30 PM

Trivia every Thursday night in the brewery starting at 19:30.

5612 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75206

Hosted by Rocket Entertainment

4.1
Thursday at 8:00 PM

@Geeks Who Drink pub trivia every Thursday at 8 PM. Seven rounds of eight questions each in various formats including audio and visual rounds. Winning teams get bar cash and other prizes. Note: quiz night may currently be on pause -- confirm with venue.

3301 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204

4.2
Thursday at 8:00 PM

Live trivia on Thursdays from 20:00-23:00.

2300 N Field St, Dallas, TX 75201

4.2
Thursday at 8:00 PM

Free Trivia Night every Thursday at 8:00 PM.

1110 NW 50th St, Seattle, WA 98107

4.9
Thursday at 6:30 PM

@HeadInTheCloudsTrivia every Thursday at 6:30pm. Free, max 6 per team. Teams collect points throughout the month with weekly prizes and a larger monthly prize.

4710 NE 4th St #C105, Renton, WA 98059

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.8
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Device

Geeks Who Drink, weekly, Thursdays 7pm

7324 NE 175th St, Kenmore, WA 98028

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Device

722 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105

Hosted by Head in the Clouds Trivia

4.9
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia night Thursdays at 7pm. Husband-and-wife team brewery, proudly brewer-owned and owner-operated by Nick Ladd and Jessie Quan

5718 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Hosted by @KingTrivia every Thursday from 7 to 9 PM, hosted by bartender Kyle. Free entry, all ages welcome. Win Machine House prizes including gift cards, swag, and beer. Dogs welcome and outside food OK.

1506 E Olive Wy, Seattle, WA 98122

Hosted by Seattle Bar Trivia

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Seattle Bar Trivia trivia

15029 Redmond - Woodinville Rd NE #400, Woodinville, WA 98072

Hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia

4.9
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

Hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia. Loud, fun and irreverent. Free to play. Prizes for the top three teams.

40 Bogart St, Brooklyn, NY 11206

4.6
Thursday at 8:30 PM

Movie trivia every other Thursday. Visit https://www.instagram.com/syndicatedbk/ for more schedule

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New Zealand

Auckland
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Bay of Plenty Region
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Singapore

Singapore

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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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