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.
Charleston, SC
View all Charleston, SC triviaFree trivia every Thursday at 6:30pm hosted by @Publik Education Trivia. Gift card prizes.
Thursday Trivia Night with @Publik Education. British pub-style trivia.
Trivia Night every Thursday from 7-9pm. Wings special during trivia: 20 wings for $13.75.
Team Trivia every Thursday at 7pm. Free to play with prizes for winners.
Hosted by Publik Education Trivia on the patio! Fried Chicken & Ramen
Team trivia every Thursday at 7 PM.
@Tip of the Tongue Trivia every Thursday
Columbus, OH
View all Columbus, OH triviaHosted by @Sporcle. Two games per night (7pm and 8pm). Tuesday host: Trivia FERN.
Trivia night every Thursday from 7-9 PM. Hosted by Drew with prizes for top three teams.
@Big Head Trivia
Trivia Night every Thursday. Board game bar with 500+ board games to play, full bar with specialty cocktails and craft beers. Regularly hosts live music, trivia nights, karaoke, and themed events. Open Wed-Thu 5PM-11PM, Fri 5PM-12AM, Sat 4PM-12AM, Sun 4PM-11PM
@TriviaGoodness weekly trivia every Thursday 7-9pm. Sign-ups by 6:45pm. Free to join with rotating weekly themes. Prize for first place ($50 gift card). Also hosts special themed trivia events including Music Trivia, Spooky Trivia, and Taylor Swift Trivia
Weekly Thursday trivia at 7:30pm hosted by @Big Head Trivia. Prizes for top teams.
Trivia night on Thursdays at 7:30 PM. Hosted by @Columbus Trivia Challenge. Drink specials: $3 Mich Ultra Lime. Half-off wings on Thursdays.
Trivia every Thursday at 19:30. Prizes and free beer.
Raleigh, NC
View all Raleigh, NC triviaTrivia night every Thursday from October through May starting at 9:30pm. Half-price wine bottles, giveaways and prizes. Restaurant and brewery in Kill Devil Hills on Outer Banks
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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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