1576 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 1,576 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.

6720 Pittsford Palmyra Rd, Fairport, NY 14450

4.3
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Free to play. Questions on a 160-inch screen. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

91 Purchase St, Fall River, MA 02720

Hosted by The New England Trivia Company

4.3
Thursday at 8:00 PM

Trivia hosted by @The New England Trivia Company every Thursday at 8:00 PM.

630 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102

4.7
Thursday at 9:00 PM

Trivia every Thursday at 9 PM. Theme changes with each round. Beer tokens given as prizes.

396 US Hwy 95A S, Fernley, NV 89408

4.9
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Hosted by @DJ Trivia Nevada.

326 S Main St, Findlay, OH 45840

4.8
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Trivia Night every Thursday at 18:30. Free to play, win a drink on the house.

3000 Gamber Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048

4.2
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Showtime Trivia every Monday and Thursday night at 7:00pm. Free to play with prizes for the winning teams.

10462 Olio Rd, Fishers, IN 46040

Hosted by Sporcle

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM
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Trivia every Thursday at 7:00 PM hosted by Bear and Blue Trivia. Also Sporcle Events trivia on select nights.

2740 Ski Ln, Fitchburg, WI 53713

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia night on Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 PM. Prizes for the top three teams. No entry fee. Open to the public.

3112 N Center Rd, Flint, MI 48506

Hosted by My Trivia Live

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@My Trivia Live - per mytrivialive.com, multi-day venue: Wednesday and Thursday 7:00 PM.

659 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Flint Hill, VA 22627

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia on Thursdays.

110 N Court St, Florence, AL 35630

Hosted by Palmetto Trivia

4.1
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia on Thursdays at 7pm hosted by @PalmettoTrivia. Teams compete for River Rat gift cards

13385 Folsom Blvd # 900, Folsom, CA 95630

Hosted by DJ Trivia Sacramento

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@DJ Trivia Sacramento. Thursdays 7-9pm. Host Timothy J.

280 SW 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Thursday trivia at 7pm. Free to play with gift certificate prizes up to $50!

5 Orphanage Rd, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017

Hosted by Last Call Trivia

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM

4391 Colonial Blvd #104, Fort Myers, FL 33966

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia every Thursday at 7pm hosted by @Zimco Entertainment. Features food, beer, music and prizes.

14332 Barrick Ave, Fort Ritchie, MD 21719

4.5
Thursday at 6:00 PM

125 Lovejoy Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia every Thursday at 7 PM. Free to play with prizes and bragging rights. Craft beer on tap.

602 NJ-23, Franklin, NJ 07416

Hosted by Joe Trivia

4.4
Thursday at 7:30 PM

@Joe Trivia

317 W Bedford Ave #101, Fresno, CA 93711

Hosted by Sunset Trivia

4.7
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Weekly trivia every Thursday evening presented by @Sunset Trivia at wine bar with craft beer selection

9305 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX 75033

4.3
Thursday at 7:00 PM

$1,000 Progressive Cash Pot Trivia every Thursday from 7-9pm hosted by Shoji. $100 added to the pot weekly, capped at $1,000. 1st place gets 2 chances to crack the code and open the cash box. Free event. Sponsored by The Zoo Radio Station.

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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 1576 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 1576 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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