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.
Lubbock, TX
View all Lubbock, TX triviaTrivia night on Thursdays at 7pm. Frequently hosts special events such as tap takeovers. Super dog-friendly with frequent food trucks and a large outside patio.
Trivia night every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm. Free to play with prizes.
Trivia every Thursday night at 7:30pm.
Thursday trivia at 8pm hosted by @ChallengeEntertainment. Also comedy open-mic on Wednesdays and Sunday brunch with dog-friendly patio.
Orlando, FL
View all Orlando, FL triviaFree to play with $100s in prizes each week. General knowledge trivia similar to Jeopardy! or Trivial Pursuit.
Trivia Night, Thursdays at 7pm. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place
Thursday trivia at 7pm - Curtis Earth Trivia with Kim
Trivia night every Thursday 7:30-9:30pm with $175 prize pool in RockPit gift cards
Providence, RI
View all Providence, RI triviaTrivia in the Greenhouse every Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Trivia every other Thursday at 6:30 PM hosted by @McCaughey Standard Trivia.
@Wise Guys Trivia Thu 6:30pm
Thursday Night Trivia at 6:30 PM hosted by @McCaughey Standard Trivia.
Round Rock, TX
View all Round Rock, TX triviaTrivia Night
Thursday Night Taproom Trivia from 7-9 PM hosted by @Texas Red Entertainment. Free to play with prizes for the winning team at this friendly neighborhood brewpub.
Hosted by @Geeks Who Drink. Weekly pub trivia every Thursday at 8pm. Free to play with prizes for bonus questions and gift cards for top teams. Teams up to 6 players.
@GeeksWhoDrink Bingo Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. @GeeksWhoDrink Jeopardy! Bar League Saturdays at 7:00 PM. @GeeksWhoDrink pub trivia Thursdays at 8:00 PM
Santa Barbara, CA
View all Santa Barbara, CA triviaBlack Dog Trivia - Pen and paper trivia format. Centennial Beer Hall location.
Black Dog Trivia - Pen and paper trivia format. High Seas Mead location.
Black Dog Trivia - Pen and paper trivia format. Topa Topa Brewing Co. location.
Trivia for fun people! Movie Scenes, Finish The Lyric and Serious Trivia. Brand new show every week.
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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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