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.
Minneapolis, MN
View all Minneapolis, MN triviaTrivia Mafia every Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm
Trivia on Thursdays at 7:00 PM. Open to all ages. Also karaoke 10PM Thursdays.
Hosted by @getaclutrivia
Music Mayhem (Music Trivia) every Tuesday from 19:00 to 21:00. Host: Matt.
Trivia on Thursdays from 7-9pm (check with venue for current schedule)
Thursday Night Trivia at 7pm hosted by @Trivia Mafia. 10 rounds of trivia with prizes worth up to $30. 3 winners each night with gift card prizes.
Foxy Trivia Thursdays every Thursday starting at 7:00pm in the Garden Suite. Old school, paper and pencil style trivia at Norseman Distillery.
Weekly Trivia Thursdays at 7pm hosted by @GameNightLive. Free to attend, teams of any size welcome. Compete for prizes including gift cards, merch, and bragging rights. Free chips and salsa provided.
@Trivia Mafia hosts trivia night every Thursday starting at 8:00 PM at this no-nonsense sports bar located between Northeast Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota.
Trivia Mafia every Thursday at 9pm hosted by Kimberly
Raleigh, NC
View all Raleigh, NC triviaTrivia every Thursday at 6:30 PM. Music Bingo every Wednesday at 7 PM.
Thursday Trivia at 6:30pm hosted by @Hammered Trivia with host Shannon. Top 3 winning trivia teams win Vault Gift Cards. Rotating food trucks from 5pm-8pm.
Trivia night every Thursday 19:00-20:30 hosted by @Not Rocket Science Trivia. Gift cards, prizes & drink specials.
Hammered Trivia every Thursday at 7pm with host Ian. Free to play, prizes include $50 gift card for 1st place, $30 for 2nd, and $15 for 3rd.
Thursday Night Trivia from 7-9pm. Free to play with prizes to win. Hosted by local quiz master Dale Gee. Team sizes should be 4 and below with prizes for first and second place. Pub & Brewing Co. in downtown Greensboro
Smarty Pints Trivia every Thursday from 7-9pm. Free to play with prizes for top teams.
Hammered Trivia every Thursday at 7pm with host Jeren. Described as "the Best Trivia Event in Wake County" with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Scheduled through November 2026.
Hammered Trivia every Thursday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm hosted by @Hammered Trivia. Over $75 in prizes. Followed by karaoke at 9pm.
Trivia on Thursdays at 7:30 PM. Hosted by @Sporcle Events.
Trivia at 7:30pm on Thursdays. Free to play. Music Bingo every Friday from 8pm-10pm.
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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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