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.
Milwaukee, WI
View all Milwaukee, WI triviaQuizmaster Live Trivia on Thursdays. Landing opens at 4 PM, trivia starts at 6 PM.
Hosted by @America's Pub Quiz. Free to play. Prizes: $75 gift card (1st), $40 gift card (2nd), $15 gift card (3rd), plus best team name award.
Hosted by @TriviaMafia every Thursday at 7pm in the Taproom. Theme nights every first Thursday of the month. More than a dozen on-tap beers available, bring your own food or grab a pizza in the taproom.
Trivia night on Thursdays at 7:00 PM. Hosted by @Americas Pub Quiz.
Hosted by @QuizmasterTrivia. Thursdays at 7pm. Prizes: 1st place $25 tab, 2nd place bottle of liquor, best team name wins PBR schwag. Specials: $2.50 off pitchers, $20 White Claw buckets, $7.95 burgers.
Quizmaster General Trivia every Thursday from 7-9pm.
@Hammered Trivia trivia
Hosted by @America's Pub Quiz every Thursday at 7pm. Free to play with nightly prizes. $1 off wurst during trivia and deals on bottled beers.
Trivia every Thursday at 7:30pm. Hosted by @Americas Pub Quiz.
Trivia every Thursday at 8pm with @QuizmasterTrivia. Prizes: 1st place $30 tab and six pack of 3 Sheeps beer, 2nd place $15 tab, best team name $10 tab. Specials: $4 pints of 3 Sheeps beer and half off giant pretzel with pitcher purchase
Buffalo, NY
View all Buffalo, NY triviaHosted by @DJ Trivia WNY. Free to play with prizes.
Hosted by @DJTriviaWNY every Thursday at 7 PM.
Hosted by @DJTriviaWNY. Free to play, top 3 teams win gift cards.
Hosted by @DJTriviaWNY every Thursday at 7 PM.
@DJ Trivia WNY offers live, interactive trivia games hosted by DJs in restaurants, pubs, and bars throughout Western New York and Buffalo area. They've been hosting two-hour trivia games for 14 years with multiple locations nightly.
Hosted by @DJ Trivia of WNY. Thursdays at 7 PM. Prizes: 1st place $30 gift certificate, 2nd place $20, 3rd place $10.
@DJ Trivia
@DJTriviaWNY every Monday at 8 PM. Get that brain ready! Visit djtriviawny.com for more details.
Minneapolis, MN
View all Minneapolis, MN trivia@Get A Clu Trivia - Music Mayhem Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm (except 3rd Thursday = Theme Trivia), Host: Jesse
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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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