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.
Burlington, VT
View all Burlington, VT triviaThursday trivia night from 6:30-8:30pm. All ages. Full menu and beer specials. Great prizes.
Free live trivia every Thursday at 20:00. Top teams win gift card prizes.
Cape Coral, FL
View all Cape Coral, FL triviaTrivia every Thursday at 6:30pm. @Know Nonsense Trivia
Sports bar offering live entertainment including music trivia and karaoke seven days a week. Features both indoor and outdoor seating.
Carlsbad, CA
View all Carlsbad, CA triviaThursday trivia night
Carol Stream, IL
View all Carol Stream, IL trivia@Pub Trivia USA trivia
Trivia on Thursday nights. Paired with 50% off pizza (dine in only).
Cary, NC
View all Cary, NC triviaHosted by @HammeredTrivia every Thursday at 7pm with host James.
Hammered Trivia every Thursday at 7pm with host Kevin.
Clermont, FL
View all Clermont, FL triviaThursday Night Trivia at 7pm hosted by @Puzzles Entertainment. 4 rounds of 5 questions each, Movie of the Week halftime questions, and a Jeopardy-style final question. Prizes: 1st place $25 gift card, 2nd place $15 gift card, 3rd place free beer.
College Station, TX
View all College Station, TX triviaTrivia on the Green every Thursday evening 7-9pm. Sports, history, music and fun categories.
Live Trivia every Thursday from 8-10pm.
Concord, NH
View all Concord, NH trivia@Raise the Bar Trivia on Thursdays at 6pm. Voted Best Trivia Night in New Hampshire, Maine & Massachusetts.
Conway, AR
View all Conway, AR triviaHosted by @ChallengeEntertainment. Located at 235 Farris Road across from UCA football field. Open 3pm-2am daily.
Des Moines, IA
View all Des Moines, IA trivia@Trophy Husband Trivia weekly at award-winning downtown brewpub
Pub Trivia every Thursday at 8:00 PM. Hosted by @Geeks Who Drink.
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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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