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.

10508 US-41, Palmetto, FL 34221

Hosted by B Trivial

4.6
Thursday at 6:00 PM

@B Trivial - Trivia hosted by Chris

2802 Terra Ceia Bay Blvd, Palmetto, FL 34221

Hosted by Great Big Trivia

4.4
Thursday at 6:00 PM

Trivia every Thursday from 18:00-20:00 hosted by @Great Big Trivia.

7205 85th St Ct E, Bradenton, FL 34202

Hosted by B Trivial

4.3
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Trivia every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. 1st and 2nd place prizes.

5377 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

Hosted by B Trivial

4.8
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@B Trivial trivia with Syd

1359 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236

Hosted by Challenge Entertainment

Thursday at 7:30 PM
Pen & Paper

Thursday trivia at 7:30pm hosted by @ChallengeEntertainment. Free to play with prizes!

10719 Rodeo Dr, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

4.3
Thursday at 8:00 PM

General trivia every Thursday at 8:00 PM hosted by Steve-O. Prizes include pitchers of beer and gift cards.

108 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281

4.7
Thursday at 6:00 PM

Thursday 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.

430 N Scottsdale Rd #110, Tempe, AZ 85288

Hosted by Game Nights Entertainment

4.3
Thursday at 6:00 PM

5394 S Lakeshore Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283

Hosted by Game Nights Entertainment

3.9
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia night every Thursday. Free to play.

1 E Boston St, Chandler, AZ 85225

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.1
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Device

@GeeksWhoDrink trivia Thursday nights

7200 W Chandler Blvd Suite 14, Chandler, AZ 85226

4.4
Thursday at 7:30 PM

Team Trivia Thursdays at 7:30 PM per venue website

909 E Minton Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282

4.2
Thursday at 8:30 PM

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.

980 S 1st St ste b, San Jose, CA 95110

Hosted by Sporcle

4.7
Thursday at 7:30 PM
Device

Hosted by @SporcleEvents. Two sessions: 7:30pm & 8:30pm

Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Thursday at 7:30 PM

Themed pop culture trivia every Thursday at 7:30 PM hosted by @RiskyQuizness. Rotating weekly themes.

65 Post St, San Jose, CA 95113

4.1
Thursday at 8:00 PM

Live multi-media trivia every Thursday at 8pm. Free to play, win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. 21+ only.

173 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95110

4.1
Thursday at 8:00 PM

Free to play. Compete for glory & prizes

3232 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67226

4.4
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Live Trivia Nights every Thursday at 18:30.

457 N Baltimore Ave, Derby, KS 67037

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM

1236 E Waterman St, Wichita, KS 67211

4.9
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Hosted by Ryan Myers

1719 E Victor St, Wichita, KS 67214

Hosted by 316 Trivia & Entertainment

4.7
Thursday at 7:30 PM

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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