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.

1464 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37408

Hosted by Challenge Entertainment

4.7
Thursday at 6:30 PM
Pen & Paper

Trivia every Thursday at 6:30pm. Hosted by @Challenge Entertainment.

496 Northgate Mall Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415, USA

Hosted by Knox Trivia Guys

4.3
Thursday at 7:00 PM

809 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Hosted by Challenge Entertainment

4.1
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

410 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Hosted by Chatt Trivia

4.1
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Music Trivia Night (Jam Exam) every Thursday. Half price High Noons and White Claws, $2 longnecks, no cover. Hosted by @Chatt Trivia.

5518 Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Hosted by Knox Trivia Guys

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Trivia Guys

5308 Dayton Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37415, USA

Hosted by Knox Trivia Guys

4.8
Thursday at 7:30 PM

306 W Laurel St, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.5
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Device

@Geeks Who Drink trivia every Thursday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Free entry with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

452 N Washington Ave, Loveland, CO 80537

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.9
Thursday at 6:30 PM
Device

132 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Device

Pub Trivia hosted by @Geeks Who Drink every Thursday at 19:00.

6461 CO-392, Windsor, CO 80550

4.0
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia Night at High Hops and The Heart.

2601 S Lemay Ave #12, Fort Collins, CO 80525

4.2
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Geeks Who Drink pub trivia every Thursday at 7 PM. Seven rounds of eight questions each with audio and visual rounds. Teams up to 6 players, no registration needed. Bar cash and prizes for winners.

514 Main St Unit C, Windsor, CO 80550

Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia night. Listed on Yelp as having trivia nights.

3980 Boat Club Rd #106, Lake Worth, TX 76135

4.2
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Trivia night every Thursday at 6:30 PM hosted by @Not Rocket Science Trivia. Free to play with gift card prizes for winning teams.

1650 E Randol Mill Rd #110, Arlington, TX 76011

Hosted by Challenge Entertainment

3.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

Live trivia every Thursday 19:00-21:00 by @Challenge Entertainment.

Thursday at 7:00 PM

Hosted by @America's Pub Quiz. Two weekly trivia nights.

731 Samuels Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76102

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Free live trivia every Thursday at 7pm. Top teams win gift card prizes. Get three free trivia clues via email on the morning of the game. Housed in a beautifully renovated 1800s home on the banks of the Trinity River.

804 S Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76104

4.7
Thursday at 7:30 PM

Thursday Trivia nights hosted by Nathan. Combines dining with board games and entertainment, featuring 500 games from classics to modern favorites.

310 E Abram St #150, Arlington, TX 76010

4.4
Thursday at 9:00 PM

Trivia night on Thursdays at 21:00. Themed rounds with prizes.

2530 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

4.2
Thursday at 7:30 PM

Trivia every Thursday at 7:30 PM.

2190 Pimmit Dr, Falls Church, VA 22043

4.3
Thursday at 8:30 PM

Hosted by @Pour House Trivia. Monday at 7pm and Thursday at 8:30pm.

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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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