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.
Washington, DC
View all Washington, DC triviaPub Quiz every Thursday hosted by @King Trivia with Quizmaster Marcus Vendittuoli. Gastropub atmosphere with extensive beer selection.
600 Howard Rd SE Suite 100, Washington, DC 20020
Trivia every Tuesday at 7 PM (Navy Yard) and every Thursday at 7 PM (Ivy City). Free to play, $50 gift card for winners.
2052 West Virginia Ave NE #102, Washington, DC 20002
@capitalcityshowcase Thursday trivia at 7:00 PM. $50 Atlas gift card for 1st place, six-pack for 2nd. $5 core pints from 5-10pm. Pen & paper format.
Cap City Trivia. Format: Pen & Paper with visual aids. Team size varies but typically around 6 and below. 6 rounds: 4 toss ups, Halftime puzzle round, Final round.
Thursday Night Trivia at 7:00pm hosted by @christianhunt. Free to play. Winning team receives $50 DC Brau gift card, second place gets $15. Format: Pen & Paper
Trivia every Thursday night at 7pm. 8 large flat screen TVs with all sports packages. Near Stadium/Armory Metro. Half-price wings Wednesdays
Trivia every Thursday at 7 PM hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink.
@capcitytrivia Thursday at 7:00 PM. Pen & paper format. 6 rounds, 4 toss ups, halftime puzzle round, final round. Team size typically 6 and below.
@pourhousetrivia Monday & Thursday at 7:00 PM. Pen & paper format. Only team sizes of 7 and below are allowed to win prizes.
Trivia nights on Thursdays from 7:30-9:30pm. Free to play with prizes for winners, interactive/picture rounds, drink specials, and a food vendor on site
Prizes: 1st - $50 off tab, 2nd - round of shots. Dice roll special drink pricing. Team size limit: 6 players. Format: Pen & Paper.
Seattle, WA
View all Seattle, WA triviaTrivia every Thursday 7-9:30pm. "A little bit of Britain in Seattle" since 1995 in Fremont
@GeeksWhoDrink pub trivia Thursdays at 7:30 PM downstairs at The Unicorn. Free to play with great prizes
@HeadInTheCloudsTrivia every Thursday at 7:30pm.
Trivia every Thursday night. Doors open at 8:00pm, trivia starts at 8:30pm. $1 buy-in, $50 cash prize to winner. Pub food, rotating selection of local beers, pinball machines, multiple TVs. Also hosts karaoke
Sporcle Live Trivia on Thursdays. Games start at 9pm & 10pm with categories including pop culture, sports, history, geography. Gift cards awarded to top finishers
Buffalo, NY
View all Buffalo, NY triviaHosted by @DJTriviaWNY. Free to play, top 3 teams win gift cards.
Pub trivia every Thursday at 6:30pm at Bar 1818 (Whole Foods Buffalo). Hosted by @Geeks Who Drink.
Trivia every Thursday from 6-8 PM. Free to play. "Join us each week for an exciting night of general knowledge trivia – test your wits, enjoy great pizza and drinks."
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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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