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.
St. Louis, MO
View all St. Louis, MO triviaHappy hour general knowledge trivia hosted by @CrybabyTriviaCompany every Thursday, 4–6 PM. Free for everyone. Played on the temporary dock just north of the Boathouse. Starting Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Trivia on Thursdays from 7-9pm. Free to play, teams up to 6 people. General trivia plus music and visual rounds.
Trivia night on Thursdays at 7pm.
General knowledge trivia hosted by @CrybabyTriviaCompany every Thursday, 7:30–8:30 PM. Free to play, played by the round — stay for the whole thing or just a few rounds; everyone leaves a winner. Starting Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Trivia hosted by @QuestTrivia every Monday and Thursday at 7:30 PM. Free admission with drink specials and prizes.
Hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink. Pub trivia every Thursday at 8pm. Seven rounds of eight questions each, in a variety of formats including audio and visual rounds. Teams up to six players. Free to play.
Hosted by @Geeks Who Drink every Thursday. Free to play, up to 6 per team. General trivia plus music and visual rounds.
Anaheim, CA
View all Anaheim, CA triviaFree trivia every Thursday at Noble Ale Works! Come win some prizes!
Trivia Night every Thursday at 7pm hosted by @King Trivia
Trivia night every Thursday at 19:30, hosted by @Sunset Trivia.
@GeeksWhoDrink Small Batch Trivia every Thursday.
Arlington, VA
View all Arlington, VA triviaThink-N-Drink Trivia hosted by @TriviaTainment every Thursday at 7 PM. Free to play, max team size of 6. Mix of general trivia and rotating themed events.
Trivia every Thursday at 7pm hosted by @District Trivia.
Hosted by @PourHouseTrivia every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm. Sign-ups start at 6:30pm, questions start at 7pm. Free to play with brewery coupons and prizes for winners.
Trivia every Thursday at 7:30pm hosted by @District Trivia. Prizes include flat screen TV, GoPro and more.
San Francisco, CA
View all San Francisco, CA triviaTrivia nights the first Thursday of each month starting around 7:30pm. Hosted by nonprofit radio station KXSF-LP
Trivia every Thursday at 7:30pm hosted by comedian Andrew Holmgren
Mad Dog in the Fog has been running this trivia night for 15+ years. Trivia Prizes are awarded for - 1st and 2nd place - Large Table (Group) - 1st place - Small Table (Group) - 1st place - Best Team Name (Group)
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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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