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.
Chesterfield, VA
View all Chesterfield, VA triviaHosted by @Challenge Entertainment. Live trivia every Thursday at 7pm. Free to play with gift cards for 1st-3rd place.
7302 Hancock Village Dr, Chesterfield, VA 23832, USA
Hosted by Ball of Fire Entertainment
Starting May 21, 2026 - Trivia with Ball of Fire Entertainment
7:00 PM Get there early for seats!
Always fun! Free to play! Prizes!
Singo Music Bingo (Thursdays 7:00 PM) with Ball of Fire Entertainment
Get there early for seats!
Always fun! Free to play! Prizes!
Columbia, SC
View all Columbia, SC trivia@Palmetto Trivia every Thursday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Prizes for top 3 teams.
Useless Trivia every Thursday at 20:00. Three rounds, win up to $100 in prizes.
Trivia with @Outspoken Entertainment every Tuesday and Thursday at 8pm.
Cornelius, NC
View all Cornelius, NC triviaGeneral trivia on Thursdays from 7-9pm. Hosted by @Mindless Minutia Trivia. Also Mingo (music bingo) on Wednesdays.
Trivia every Monday at 7pm hosted by @SCG Trivia. Free to play with prizes for winners. Also hosts Challenge Trivia Night on Thursdays from 7-9pm with teams up to 8 players.
Thinkin' & Drinkin' Trivia hosts two games per show, each about an hour long, so you have more chances to win!
Costa Mesa, CA
View all Costa Mesa, CA trivia@GeeksWhoDrink Bingo Thursdays at 7:00 PM. Dog-friendly craft brewery with over 30 unique brews on tap, new weekly releases, outdoor patio. Located at The LAB anti-mall
Frederick, MD
View all Frederick, MD triviaHosted by @PourHouseTrivia every Thursday at 7pm. Free to play, top teams win gift certificates.
Every Thursday Pour House Trivia from 7:00-9:00 PM. Downtown Frederick brewery and taproom open Wed-Sat. Hours: Wed-Thu 4-10 PM, Fri-Sat Noon-11 PM, Sun Noon-8 PM.
Greensboro, NC
View all Greensboro, NC triviaGame night with trivia, music bingo, and Family Feud hosted by Zero Dark Nerdy every Thursday at 6:30 PM. Prizes every round.
Trivia night hosted by Zero Dark Nerdy every Thursday at 7 PM. Four fun rounds with drink specials.
Trivia Night every Thursday at 7:00 PM. Free. Hosted by Cassie.
Canton, MI
View all Canton, MI triviaTrivia hosted by @Sporcle. Thursdays at 8pm and 9pm, Saturdays at 9pm and 10pm. Free to play with classic pub quiz format including wagering, audio, and visual rounds. Games played twice per night.
Manchester, CT
View all Manchester, CT triviaWeekly taproom events including Trivia Tuesday, Open Mic Wednesdays, and Craft Karaoke Thursdays. Thursday Trivia from 6:30-8pm with Laddie. Neighborhood bar on Asheville's South Slope
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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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