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.
Lexington, KY
View all Lexington, KY trivia@Local Trivia Action
Thursday trivia at 7 PM hosted by @Local Trivia Action. Enjoy New York-style pizza and craft beer while competing.
Trivia hosted by @Local Trivia Action every Thursday at 19:00
Trivia hosted by @Local Trivia Action every Thursday at 19:00
Trivia every Thursday at 7pm partnered with @BarTriviaLive. Free to play with teams of up to six. Prizes for top teams
@Local Trivia Action
@Local Trivia Action Thursday trivia
Trivia hosted by @Local Trivia Action every Thursday at 19:30
Trivia Night every Thursday at 8pm hosted by @Local Trivia Action.
Boise, ID
View all Boise, ID trivia@Game Night Live trivia every Thursday at 6:30pm. Free to play with prizes for winners.
@Game Night Live trivia every Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm. Free to play with prizes for winners. 2 games of 3 rounds each, featuring word jumbles, picture rounds, and more.
Game Night Live Trivia every Thursday at 6:30 PM. Free to play, 2 games with 3 rounds each based on popular game shows. Off-leash dog park, beer & wine bar.
Classic Trivia Night every Thursday at 7pm hosted by @GameNight Live.
Trivia at La Pointe hosted by @lastcalltrivia. Gather your team for a chance to win $30, $20, and $10 gift cards. Free to play.
07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
@Game Night Live Trivia every Thursday from 7-9pm. First game starts at 7pm, second game at 8pm. Free to play with weekly prizes for top teams. Voted in the Top Three Trivia Nights in Boise by readers of the Boise Weekly.
@Game Night Live trivia every Thursday at 7pm. Free to play with prizes for winners.
Trivia every Thursday at 8 PM. Smaller, mellow venue with shuffleboard and darts available before trivia starts.
Columbus, OH
View all Columbus, OH triviaTRIVIA NIGHT at The Scholar!
$7 Pitchers of Scholar Lager
$8 Pitchers of Miller Lite
Open at 7pm
Trivia at 8pm
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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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