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.

22455 Davis Dr Suite 133, Sterling, VA 20164

Hosted by Pour House Trivia

4.0
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia every Thursday at 6:45pm hosted by @Pour House Trivia.

21430 Cedar Dr #100, Sterling, VA 20164

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Device

Trivia every Thursday at 7 PM hosted by @PourHouseTrivia. Also Jeopardy Bar League on Wednesdays hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink.

42615 Trade W Dr #100, Sterling, VA 20166

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Hosted by @PourHouseTrivia every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm. Sign-ups start at 6:30pm, questions start at 7pm. Free to play with brewery coupons and prizes for winners.

Inside of Ponte Vineyard Inn, 35001 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

4.4
Thursday at 6:00 PM

Weekly pub quiz every Thursday. Hosted by @America's Pub Quiz.

32125 Temecula Pkwy Suite C, Temecula, CA 92592

4.5
Thursday at 6:30 PM

@JK Trivia. Trivia Night Thursdays 6:30-8:30 PM.

41958 5th St, Temecula, CA 92590

4.2
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Hosted by @KingTrivia every Thursday at 7:00 PM. Free to play with prizes.

1664 S Research Loop # 200, Tucson, AZ 85710

Hosted by Team Trivia

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Team Trivia on Thursday nights. Award-winning brewery with 13 beers on tap including 8 flagships and 5 rotating seasonal taps. Open until 10:00 PM on Thursdays.

4603 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Device

Trivia Thursday at 7 PM featuring Geeks Who Drink trivia questions, with Transplant Pizza serving food and 45 beers on tap plus 200 in bottles or cans

6958 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.5
Thursday at 8:00 PM
Device

Trivia every Thursday at 8 p.m. hosted by Geeks Who Drink. Family-owned establishment offering a cozy pub atmosphere with British and American dishes

1717 E 7th St, Tulsa, OK 74104, USA

Hosted by Live Event Trivia

Thursday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

Trivia for fun people! Movie Scenes, Finish The Lyric and Serious Trivia. Brand new show every week.

209 N Boulder Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

1902 E 11th St, Tulsa, OK 74104

4.8
Thursday at 8:00 PM

Trivia Night every Thursday at 20:00. Free to play, teams of 1-6.

350 Talcottville Rd, Vernon, CT 06066

4.3
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Hot Fingers Trivia every Thursday. Registration at 7pm, game starts at 7:30pm. Free to play on your smart device. Full restaurant and bar menu available.

57 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066

4.0
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia night every Thursday at 7pm.

295 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066

4.2
Thursday at 7:30 PM

303 E 161st St, Westfield, IN 46074

4.7
Thursday at 4:00 PM

Trivia at Urban Vines. Listed on events page at 4:00-6:00 PM.

1189 E 181st St, Westfield, IN 46074

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Free live trivia every Thursday at 7pm with prizes.

226 W 161st St, Westfield, IN 46074

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

313-B S Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65806

Hosted by Show Me Trivia

4.4
Thursday at 7:30 PM

@Show Me Trivia every Thursday at 7:30pm. Five rounds of trivia, teams up to six people. Suggested $5 entry fee benefits Ozarks Food Harvest. $2 from every pint of Springfield Brewing Company beer goes to the Weekend Backpack Program.

317 College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403

Hosted by Trivia Maryland

4.3
Thursday at 6:30 PM
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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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