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.
Alpine, CA
View all Alpine, CA trivia@SunsetTrivia monthly on Thursdays at 6:00pm. Free to play.
Amarillo, TX
View all Amarillo, TX triviaTrivia nights every Thursday. Game starts at 7pm, signup starts at 6:45pm. Maximum team size is 6 people. Free to play with prizes awarded to top 3 winning teams. Eight rounds of tough trivia.
Anchorage, AK
View all Anchorage, AK triviaTrivia hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink every Thursday at 7 PM. Free to play.
Anniston, AL
View all Anniston, AL trivia@Challenge Entertainment trivia every Thursday at 7:30 PM. Free to play with prizes.
Apopka, FL
View all Apopka, FL triviaTrivia on Wednesdays at 7pm and Thursdays at 7:30pm. Family friendly.
Arlington, TX
View all Arlington, TX triviaLive Trivia at Miller Tavern at Texas Live! on Thursdays at 7pm hosted by @ChallengeEntertainment. Bring your friends and form a team to answer questions about sports, history, music, science, and more.
Ashburn, VA
View all Ashburn, VA triviaHosted by @PourHouseTrivia every Thursday at 6:30pm. Free to play with prizes for winners.
Ashland, VA
View all Ashland, VA triviaExpect a night of brain-bending questions, crafty creations from Origin Beer Lab, and enough random knowledge to make your brain say, “Wait… why did I know that?”. Free to Play. Prizes for the Top Teams. Always Fun!
Athens, GA
View all Athens, GA triviaWeekly trivia night every Thursday at 7:06pm.
Auburn, ME
View all Auburn, ME triviaTrivia night every Thursday at 7pm. Six rounds of general knowledge trivia hosted by local comic Nate White. Free to play but registration is recommended.
Augusta, GA
View all Augusta, GA triviaTrivia night every Thursday at 7:00 PM
Aurora, IL
View all Aurora, IL triviaGeneral trivia every Thursday at 7pm. Categories include music, TV, movies, sports, current events, history.
Avon, CT
View all Avon, CT triviaTrivia every Thursday starting at 7pm.
Bandera, TX
View all Bandera, TX triviaThursday trivia night. Family-friendly with prizes for top 3 teams. Dinner specials 5-9pm.
Barnum, MN
View all Barnum, MN triviaDJ Trivia every Thursday at 6:30 PM. Hosted by @DJ Trivia Twin Ports. Also has karaoke every 2nd Saturday and live music every 4th Saturday.
Bartlesville, OK
View all Bartlesville, OK triviaWeekly trivia night every Thursday evening, 7-8:30pm
Bath, NY
View all Bath, NY triviaThursday Trivia night. Doors open at 4pm, trivia starts at 6pm. $10 donation per team, donated to a local charity.
Beavercreek, OH
View all Beavercreek, OH trivia@Trivia with a Twist. Live general knowledge trivia every Thursday at 7 PM.
Bellingham, MA
View all Bellingham, MA trivia@Wise Guys Trivia Thu 6:30pm
Belmont, CA
View all Belmont, CA triviaCities with the most Thursday trivia
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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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