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.
Dover, NH
View all Dover, NH trivia@Raise the Bar Trivia on Thursdays at 6pm. Voted Best Trivia Night in New Hampshire, Maine & Massachusetts.
@Raise the Bar Trivia on Thursdays at 7pm. Voted Best Trivia Night in New Hampshire, Maine & Massachusetts.
Duluth, MN
View all Duluth, MN triviaDJ Trivia every Thursday at 6:30 PM. Free to play with prizes for top teams. Hosted by @DJ Trivia Twin Ports.
Escondido, CA
View all Escondido, CA trivia@Sunset Trivia every Thursday at 6:30pm.
Eugene, OR
View all Eugene, OR trivia@Quality Trivia
@FWD Trivia
Fairfax, VA
View all Fairfax, VA triviaBrewery & taproom with 20 beers on tap and gourmet grilled cheese, flatbread pizza, and brats.
Hosted by @Challenge Entertainment. Live trivia every Thursday at 7pm.
Farmington, MI
View all Farmington, MI triviaTrivia night every Thursday at 7 PM. Also features 2-for-1 burger night on Thursdays.
@My Trivia Live
Fayetteville, NY
View all Fayetteville, NY triviaHosted by Syracuse Trivia Company. Free to play, teams up to 8 people to be eligible for prizes. Play at the Burger Bar
7930 E Genesee St, Fayetteville, NY 13066, USA
Hosted by Syracuse Trivia Company
Hosted by Syracuse Trivia Company - Free to play, prizes for top teams
Fayetteville, AR
View all Fayetteville, AR triviaWeekly trivia every Thursday at 8pm hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink. Free entry. Active since December 2025.
Flagstaff, AZ
View all Flagstaff, AZ triviaTAPP'D Trivia Thursdays 7-9pm at DSB Beer Garden, hosted by @TAPP'D Trivia
Trivia every Thursday at 7PM
Gettysburg, PA
View all Gettysburg, PA trivia@Pour House Trivia - Thursday at 6:15pm
Hosted by @PourHouseTrivia every Thursday at 6:30pm.
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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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