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.

800 44th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209

Hosted by Challenge Entertainment

4.4
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Pen & Paper

Thursday Trivia from 6-9pm with $4 drafts. Hosted by @ChallengeEntertainment featuring six exciting rounds with a mix of fun and challenging questions

1056 E Trinity Ln #101, Nashville, TN 37216

4.7
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Trivia on Thursdays at 6:30pm at their east location.

110 Coley Davis Rd, Nashville, TN 37221

Hosted by Nerdy Talk Trivia

4.0
Thursday at 6:30 PM

@Nerdy Talk Trivia trivia

222 Printers Alley, Nashville, TN 37219

Hosted by Challenge Entertainment

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

Trivia Night every Thursday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Garage Bar. Free to play, hosted by Challenge Entertainment. Questions cover pop culture, music, history. Prizes and cocktails

1610 54th Ave N #100, Nashville, TN 37209

Hosted by Nerdy Talk Trivia

4.8
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Nerdy Talk Trivia trivia

2190A Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211

Hosted by Nerdy Talk Trivia

Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Nerdy Talk Trivia trivia

1005 W Kirkland Ave, Nashville, TN 37216

4.8
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@NerdyTalkTrivia every Thursday at 7pm. Free to play. Bring your smart beer-drinkin' friends and your pups (pups welcome on the patio). Food truck available from about 4-9pm.

948 Main St, Nashville, TN 37206

Hosted by Nerdy Talk Trivia

Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Nerdy Talk Trivia trivia

1921 Division St, Nashville, TN 37203

Hosted by Nerdy Talk Trivia

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Nerdy Talk Trivia trivia

1343 Lewis Street, Nashville, TN 37210

Hosted by Nerdy Talk Trivia

Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Nerdy Talk Trivia trivia

1343 Lewis St Suite C, Nashville, TN 37210

5.0
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia night every Thursday at 7pm hosted by @NerdyTalkTrivia.

2037 N Mt Juliet Rd #130, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

Hosted by Nerdy Talk Trivia

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Nerdy Talk Trivia trivia

905 51st Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Live Trivia on Tuesdays at 7pm and Pub Poll on Thursdays at 7pm. Hosted by @Challenge Entertainment. Also has Bingo on Wednesdays at 7pm.

415 SW Montgomery St, Portland, OR 97201

4.2
Thursday at 7:30 PM

Hosted by @Geeks Who Drink every Thursday at 7:30pm. Seven rounds of eight questions each, with cash and other prizes for the winners. Teams up to 6 people. Free to play.

9209 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97266

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.8
Thursday at 7:30 PM
Device

@Geeks Who Drink. Free pub trivia.

15151 SW Barrows Rd #147, Beaverton, OR 97007

Hosted by Rip City Trivia

4.6
Thursday at 7:30 PM

@Rip City Trivia weekly trivia night

7827 SW 35th Ave, Portland, OR 97219

4.2
Thursday at 7:30 PM

Trivia Thursday at 7:30pm

1000 NW 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.6
Thursday at 7:30 PM
Device

Geeks Who Drink pub trivia at 7:30pm. Casual neighborhood dive bar serving draft beers & craft cocktails, plus elevated bar food.

3871 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202

4.3
Thursday at 8:00 PM

Trivia on Thursday nights at 8pm.

4611 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215

4.3
Thursday at 8:00 PM

@ShanRocksTriviologyy every Thursday at 8pm. Trivia Jock: John Doyle. $5 per team, winning team takes home prizes.

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Auckland
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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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