1577 venues across 701 cities run trivia on Thursdays in the United States
UpdatedThursday Night Trivia Near Me
1577 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 1,577 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.
Norfolk, VA
View all Norfolk, VA triviaChris' Pub Trivia every Thursday evening at 6:30pm. Topics include current events, science, pop culture, and more.
Bar Trivia LIVE every Thursday 19:00-21:00 hosted by Dave Z. Prizes. Call (757) 622-9837 for reservations.
Bar Trivia LIVE with host McLain every Thursday, 7-9pm with prizes. Two-story arcade and bar featuring classic arcade machines, pinball, board games, and console games across multiple floors. Locally owned.
Weekly game nights including trivia every Thursday 7:00-9:00 PM at The Sound Bar
Trivia Thursdays at 7pm. Themed trivia nights throughout the year.
Trivia Night every Thursday at 19:00.
Bar trivia hosted by Nick Taylor every Thursday.
Rochester, NY
View all Rochester, NY triviaHosted by @GeeksWhoDrink every Thursday at 6pm. Seven rounds of eight questions each, including audio and visual rounds. Teams up to 6 players. Free to play with bar cash and prizes for winners. Food and drink deals starting at 4pm with $5 off any Plate, Burger, or Dozen Wing Order.
Trivia every Thursday from 6-8:30pm.
Trivia every Thursday at 7pm. Free to play with prizes for top teams. Uses the SpeedQuizzing app. Hosted by @FLX Trivia.
Every second Thursday!
Trivia every Thursday at 7 PM hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink.
Trivia Night at Springbrook Cafe & Bar.
Trivia with @Game Night Roc every Thursday at 8 PM. Free, reservations encouraged.
San Francisco, CA
View all San Francisco, CA triviaThursday trivia at 7:00 pm presented by @Sunset Trivia. Weekly fun-filled event to test knowledge and compete for prizes over food and drinks
Trivia every Thursday with $2 off all tequila specials.
Free live trivia every Thursday from 7-9 PM. Prizes and swag. Hosted by @SFTrivia.
@Geeks Who Drink Jeopardy! Bar League every Thursday at 19:00.
Durham, NC
View all Durham, NC triviaBrightleaf Square, 905 W Main St #22, Durham, NC 27701
Trivia Night with Big Slow Tom every Thursday at 7:30 PM. Free admission. Win prizes and enjoy $4 select draft and $5 rotating bartender's choice all night
Music Trivia Bingo every Thursday at 8:30 PM hosted by Stormie Daie. Three fun rounds curated by Stormie and sampled by special guest DJs Gay Agenda or Jorden The DJ, who alternate weekly
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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 1577 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 1577 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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