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.
La Mesa, CA
View all La Mesa, CA triviaHosted by @Sunset Trivia
@Phils Games - Phils Trivia, 1st Thursday of each month
Hosted by @SunsetTrivia every Thursday at 7 PM.
Lakewood, CO
View all Lakewood, CO triviaNoice Choice Trivia by @Shut Up and Drink Events every Thursday.
@GeeksWhoDrink Bingo Thursdays at 7:00 PM
Thursday Night Trivia 7-9 PM with Denver Trivia League. Free to play
@This Is A Clue trivia every Thursday at 7pm. Live interactive team trivia.
Las Vegas, NV
View all Las Vegas, NV triviaTrivia for fun people! Movie Scenes, Finish The Lyric and Serious Trivia. Brand new show every week.
Pop Tab Trivia every 1st & 3rd Thursday 7-9pm hosted by Scott Buhr. BOGO specials, White Claw swag, and bar tabs for winners. Specializes in local craft beer and specialty cocktails
@Robot Brain Trivia
Hosted by @LastCallTrivia every Thursday at 7pm. Free to play with prizes for the top three teams.
Lincoln, NE
View all Lincoln, NE triviaHosted by @americaspubquiz
Weekly trivia every Thursday at 19:00.
Prizes:
1st: $40 gift certificate
2nd: $20 gift certificate
3rd: $10 gift certificate
Hosted by @America'sPubQuiz Thursdays at 7:00pm. First prize: $40 Gift Certificate; Second prize: $20 Gift Certificate
Hosted by @America's Pub Quiz. Free to play.
Trivia Thursdays every week at 19:30-21:30. Fun night of trivia, craft beers, and prizes.
Long Beach, CA
View all Long Beach, CA triviaHosted by @King Trivia. Trivia Night every Thursday at 7pm. Free to play. Compete for glory and prizes.
Weekly pub quiz every Thursday. Hosted by @America's Pub Quiz.
Hosted by @Geeks Who Drink. Small Batch Trivia format.
@GeeksWhoDrink Pub Trivia every Thursday at 8pm with Quizmaster Tanya. 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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