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.
Sarasota, FL
View all Sarasota, FL trivia@B Trivial - Trivia hosted by Chris
Trivia every Thursday from 18:00-20:00 hosted by @Great Big Trivia.
Trivia every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. 1st and 2nd place prizes.
@B Trivial trivia with Syd
Thursday trivia at 7:30pm hosted by @ChallengeEntertainment. Free to play with prizes!
General trivia every Thursday at 8:00 PM hosted by Steve-O. Prizes include pitchers of beer and gift cards.
Tempe, AZ
View all Tempe, AZ triviaThursday Night Trivia at 6pm - Jeopardy! Bar League experience using your phone with real Jeopardy clues. Free rooftop trivia with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Located on the 14th floor of the Canopy Hotel with complimentary two-hour valet parking.
Trivia night every Thursday. Free to play.
@GeeksWhoDrink trivia Thursday nights
Team Trivia Thursdays at 7:30 PM per venue website
Team trivia every Thursday at 8:30pm. Teams of any size welcome - bring your own or make new friends. Family-owned sports bar since 1984 with pool tables, air hockey, and karaoke Saturdays at 10pm.
San Jose, CA
View all San Jose, CA triviaHosted by @SporcleEvents. Two sessions: 7:30pm & 8:30pm
Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
Themed pop culture trivia every Thursday at 7:30 PM hosted by @RiskyQuizness. Rotating weekly themes.
Live multi-media trivia every Thursday at 8pm. Free to play, win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. 21+ only.
Free to play. Compete for glory & prizes
Wichita, KS
View all Wichita, KS triviaLive Trivia Nights every Thursday at 18:30.
Hosted by Ryan Myers
Hosted by @316Trivia. Trivia every Thursday at 7:30pm. $1 per person to play and the winning team gets the money plus an additional cash prize. Free to play.
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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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