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.

39 Coach St, Canandaigua, NY 14424

4.7
Thursday at 6:00 PM

Trivia every Thursday at 6 PM.

225 Reformation Pkwy Suite 500, Canton, GA 30114

4.8
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia Night every Thursday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

1000 W Main St, Carmel, IN 46032, USA

Hosted by Indy's Live Trivia

4.9
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Indys Live Trivia

1881 E Long St, Carson City, NV 89706

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia nights hosted regularly. Neighborhood bar with unique style and chill atmosphere. 12 craft taps, full cocktail menu, TouchTunes jukebox. Also hosts bingo events and provides free popcorn. Hours: Mon-Thu 3-9pm, Fri-Sat 3-10pm, Sun 3-9pm.

322 S David St Suite A, Casper, WY 82601

4.7
Thursday at 6:00 PM

Trivia Night every Thursday at 6:00 PM. Free to play.

139 N Broadway St, Cassopolis, MI 49031

5.0
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia every Thursday at 7pm hosted by @Small Batch Trivia.

800 W Whitestone Blvd B-1, Cedar Park, TX 78613

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Hosted by trivia company. Multiple sources show Thursday 7pm.

4601 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Hosted by Think & Drink Entertainment

4.1
Thursday at 7:00 PM

3rd Thursday only. Hosted by Think & Drink Entertainment.

26 N 4th St, Central City, IA 52214

Hosted by Trivial Dudes

4.8
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Trivia every 2nd Thursday of the month, 18:30-20:30. Hosted by @Trivial Dudes.

68 US-11, Central Square, NY 13036

5.0
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia every Thursday at 7pm. Free to play with teams up to 8 people. Top 3 teams win $50, $25, and $10 gift cards. 4th place gets a 30 point token. Hosted by Mike via @Syracuse Trivia Company.

216 S Horton Pkwy, Chapel Hill, TN 37034

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia Night every Thursday at 7pm. Free to play with prizes.

1740 Broadway St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.8
Thursday at 6:30 PM
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@Geeks Who Drink pub trivia

500 N Pine St # 100, Chaska, MN 55318

4.3
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia every Thursday at 7 PM. Free to play with gift card prizes. Hosted by @Not Rocket Science Trivia.

62 Kings Hwy Bypass, Chester, NY 10918

4.8
Thursday at 6:00 PM

Trivia on Thursday evenings starting at 6pm.

8525 Chevy Chase Lake Terrace Suite 301, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

3.8
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Thursday trivia at 7 PM hosted by @Cap City Trivia.

122 Gordon St, Chickamauga, GA 30707

4.8
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia every Thursday at 7 PM.

17643 50th Ave, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

4.6
Thursday at 7:30 PM

@DJ Trivia every Thursday at 7:30pm. General knowledge trivia, prizes for top 3 teams. League play available.

4975 NY-31, Clay, NY 13041, USA

Hosted by Syracuse Trivia Company

Thursday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

Hosted by Syracuse Trivia Company. Free to play, teams up to 8 people to be eligible for prizes

2481 McMullen Booth Rd D, Clearwater, FL 33759

Hosted by Timeless Entertainment

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia Thursdays at 7pm hosted by @Timeless Entertainment. 1st place wins a $30 gift card, 2nd place $20, 3rd place $10. Players get $2 off pints.

168 1st St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia night every Thursday at 7 p.m. Relaxing night with trivia, drinks and food while winning prizes. Wine and cider bar offering gastropub cuisine.

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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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