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.

222 S Main St #1B, Akron, OH 44308

Hosted by Trivia Maryland

3.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Pub trivia every Thursday night. Games start at 7pm and 8pm.

3900 Medina Rd J, Akron, OH 44333

4.3
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Thursday trivia night at Cheers Bar & Bistro in Akron. Trivia Thursday mentioned on social media.

115 S State St, Appleton, WI 54911

Hosted by CoolTable Trivia

4.7
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Brews & Brains trivia hosted by @CoolTable Trivia every Thursday at 6:30 PM. Free to play, pencil-and-paper format.

1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton, WI 54915

4.5
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Live jazz or trivia on Thursdays. Doors 5pm - Trivia 6:30 PM. Five rounds of trivia plus a chance to win freebies or gift cards. Trivia will be out on the beer garden if nice, in the taproom if crappy.

427 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Hosted by Pub Trivia USA

4.3
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Pub Trivia USA - Thursdays 7:00pm

8 N Vail Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Hosted by Pub Trivia USA

4.3
Thursday at 7:30 PM

@Pub Trivia USA trivia

2319 Bent Creek Rd #100, Auburn, AL 36830

Hosted by Challenge Entertainment

4.3
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

200 W Glenn Ave # 200, Auburn, AL 36830

4.8
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Pub Poll - Game Nights, weekly, free, prizes

2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.5
Thursday at 6:30 PM
Device

@GeeksWhoDrink Small Batch Trivia Thursdays at 6:30 PM. Free beer and free to attend. One of the oldest operating businesses in Texas, established by German immigrant August Scholz in 1866

13521 E Iliff Ave, Aurora, CO 80014

4.3
Thursday at 8:00 PM

Every Thursday 8-11pm hosted by @triviadan. A recent review -- "I’ve been playing Trivia by Trivia Dan for years and he’s the best. good trivia, good guy. he writes his own stuff so it’s always topical and themed to holidays, culture, etc."

63063 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701

Hosted by Sink or Swim Trivia

4.8
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Thursday Night Trivia at 18:30 with @Sink or Swim Trivia. Free to play. Get there early as seats fill fast. Weekly recurring event.

495 NE Bellevue Dr, Bend, OR 97701

Hosted by Head Games Trivia

4.0
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Head Games Trivia - Wonderland Chicken @ Worthy Brewing

3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

4.6
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Trivia Night with Ms. Jenna every Thursday at 18:30.

2021 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Thirsty Thursday Trivia every Thursday at 7pm hosted by Chris O'Brien. Always free to play with prizes to top teams. Buy 1 Cocktail, Get 2nd Half Off during trivia. 6 rounds and 60 questions including picture and music rounds. Soft team size limit of 7 players. Outside food welcome

2209 Central Ave, Boulder, CO 80301

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.8
Thursday at 6:30 PM
Device

@Geeks Who Drink trivia every Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. 2 hours of engaging trivia, including audio & video rounds. Rated PG-13 and covering every topic under the sun.

657 S Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

3.9
Thursday at 8:00 PM
Device

Weekly trivia every Thursday at 8pm hosted by @Geeks Who Drink. Free to play.

114/112 S Main St, Breckenridge, CO 80424

4.6
Thursday at 6:00 PM

RMU Trivia Night from 18:00-20:00, hosted by Breckenridge Brewery. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

103 S Main St, Breckenridge, CO 80424

4.4
Thursday at 9:00 PM

Trivia night every Thursday from 9-10 PM. Free to play with $2 drink specials on beers, wines, and house infusion liquors.

7219 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411

4.7
Thursday at 6:30 PM

1423 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Thursday trivia night - described as entertaining with good crowds and funny host. Also features weekly karaoke nights

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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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