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.
Rockford, IL
View all Rockford, IL triviaTrivia Night every Thursday at 6:30pm hosted by @King Trivia. Free to play. Drink a beer, munch some food, and compete for glory and prizes.
Free trivia every Thursday at 7:30pm.
Trivia on Thursdays. Signups at 7:30pm, trivia starts at 8pm. Free to play, top three teams win Detour Buck-a-Roo's.
Saint Augustine, FL
View all Saint Augustine, FL triviaFree, live team trivia every Thursday at 6:30pm.
San Marcos, CA
View all San Marcos, CA triviaHosted by @SunsetTrivia every Thursday at 6 PM.
Hosted by @SunsetTrivia. Monthly trivia night on Thursdays at 6:30 PM.
Hosted by @SunsetTrivia. Trivia every Thursday at 7pm. Free to play.
Santa Ana, CA
View all Santa Ana, CA triviaTrivia Thursdays every week from 19:00-21:00.
Bar Trivia Thursdays (not Tuesdays as listed). Free trivia 7-9pm.
Trivia Night every Thursday at 19:30 at Mission Control. Free to play. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
Santa Fe, NM
View all Santa Fe, NM triviaThemed Trivia every Tuesday and Cocktails and Trivia every Thursday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Hosted by Patrick of @QuizLizard. Tuesday trivia features rotating themes. Thursday trivia is general knowledge. Venue does not serve food but attendees can bring their own.
Casual animal-friendly taproom with patio offering local brews (plus six-packs to take home) plus happy hour deals.
Pub Trivia every Thursday from 7-9 PM. Hosted by @Geeks Who Drink.
Smyrna, GA
View all Smyrna, GA triviaTeam Trivia every Thursday beginning at 6:30 PM. Lockheed Burger & fries available on Thursdays (Lockheed Day). Free trivia!
Trivia Thursday every Thursday. Trivia kicks off at 7:30pm. Win Unsukay gift cards. Arrive early to guarantee your spot.
Team Trivia on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday nights at 8pm. $5 Captain Morgan drinks and $18 Coors Light & Miller Lite buckets during trivia.
Springfield, MO
View all Springfield, MO triviaFree trivia night on the 3rd Thursday of every month.
Free trivia every Thursday night with rounds like Crossword, Visual and Matching. Theme rounds for extra fun.
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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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