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.

1250 Connecticut Ave NW suite 105, Washington, DC 20036

Hosted by King Trivia

4.1
Thursday at 6:00 PM

Pub 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

4.8
Thursday at 7:00 PM

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

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@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.

550 Morse St NE Suite #120, Washington, DC 20002

Hosted by SPRK Trivia

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

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.

3178-B Bladensburg Rd NE, Washington, DC 20018

Hosted by Capital City Showcase

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

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

1901 C St SE, Washington, DC 20003

4.3
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia every Thursday night at 7pm. 8 large flat screen TVs with all sports packages. Near Stadium/Armory Metro. Half-price wings Wednesdays

2601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.3
Thursday at 7:00 PM
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Trivia every Thursday at 7 PM hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink.

3415 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010

Hosted by SPRK Trivia

4.2
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@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.

901 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Hosted by Pour House Trivia

4.2
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@pourhousetrivia Monday & Thursday at 7:00 PM. Pen & paper format. Only team sizes of 7 and below are allowed to win prizes.

705 Edgewood St NE, Washington, DC 20017

4.6
Thursday at 7:30 PM

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

116 Kennedy St NW, Washington, DC 20011

4.8
Thursday at 8:15 PM

Prizes: 1st - $50 off tab, 2nd - round of shots. Dice roll special drink pricing. Team size limit: 6 players. Format: Pen & Paper.

421 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

4.4
Thursday at 9:00 PM

206 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia every Thursday 7-9:30pm. "A little bit of Britain in Seattle" since 1995 in Fremont

1118 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

5.0
Thursday at 7:30 PM
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@GeeksWhoDrink pub trivia Thursdays at 7:30 PM downstairs at The Unicorn. Free to play with great prizes

5417 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

4.2
Thursday at 7:30 PM

@HeadInTheCloudsTrivia every Thursday at 7:30pm.

8551 Greenwood Ave N # 5, Seattle, WA 98103

4.5
Thursday at 8:30 PM

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

4333 University Wy NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Hosted by Sporcle

4.0
Thursday at 9:00 PM
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Sporcle Live Trivia on Thursdays. Games start at 9pm & 10pm with categories including pop culture, sports, history, geography. Gift cards awarded to top finishers

3373 Clinton St, West Seneca, NY 14224

Hosted by DJ Trivia

4.7
Thursday at 6:00 PM

Hosted by @DJTriviaWNY. Free to play, top 3 teams win gift cards.

3139 Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 14226

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.1
Thursday at 6:30 PM
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Pub trivia every Thursday at 6:30pm at Bar 1818 (Whole Foods Buffalo). Hosted by @Geeks Who Drink.

166 Chandler St, Buffalo, NY 14207

Hosted by Taproom Trivia WNY

4.8
Thursday at 6:30 PM

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."

Browse Thursday trivia by state & province

The United States

Alaska
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Hawaii
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South Dakota
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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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