1576 venues across 701 cities run trivia on Thursdays in the United States
UpdatedThursday Night Trivia Near Me
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.
Holly, MI
View all Holly, MI trivia@My Trivia Live at Bottoms Up
Holly Springs, NC
View all Holly Springs, NC triviaHammered Trivia every Thursday at 7pm with host Shannon.
Houma, LA
View all Houma, LA triviaPub trivia at The Pour House at Peppers Pizzeria, 3rd Thursday of the month at 6pm. Hosted by @Geeks Who Drink.
Huntington, NY
View all Huntington, NY triviaTrivia every Thursday at 8 PM. Free entry with beer specials all night. Categories change weekly.
Huntington Beach, CA
View all Huntington Beach, CA triviaIowa City, IA
View all Iowa City, IA triviaTrivia every Thursday from 7-9 PM in the Den. Free to enter. Hosted by @Christopher's Bar Exam.
Irvine, CA
View all Irvine, CA triviaTrivia Night every Thursday 7-9pm
Issaquah, WA
View all Issaquah, WA triviaHosted by Beat the Geek Trivia. Loud, fun and irreverent. Free to play. Prizes for the top teams.
Jacksonville, NC
View all Jacksonville, NC triviaTeam Trivia every Tuesday and Thursday at 8 PM. Free to play with prizes.
Jacksonville Beach, FL
View all Jacksonville Beach, FL triviaIKNOWIT Trivia website shows Thursday 7:00 PM at Green Room Brewing – Jax Beach
Jasper, AL
View all Jasper, AL triviaThursday trivia at 7 PM
Jefferson, GA
View all Jefferson, GA triviaTrivia every Thursday at 7 PM.
Jeffersonville, IN
View all Jeffersonville, IN triviaTrivia every Thursday at 7 PM hosted by @AllStarEntertainmentKY.
Joliet, IL
View all Joliet, IL triviaTrivia night on Thursdays at 19:00.
Junction City, OR
View all Junction City, OR triviaThursday Trivia & Live Music every Thursday 18:00-21:00. FREE TO PLAY with PRIZES FOR WINNERS. All ages welcome. Family-friendly venue with 34 beers on tap, six ciders, tequila bar, outdoor beer garden, and food trucks.
Jupiter, FL
View all Jupiter, FL triviaTrivia Night every Thursday from 7:00-9:00 PM.
Kerrville, TX
View all Kerrville, TX triviaT4: Third Thirsty Thursday Trivia every third Thursday of the month. Doors at 5:45 PM, trivia starts at 6:30 PM. Free admission.
Key West, FL
View all Key West, FL triviaTrivia every Tuesday at 6pm. Also Bingo Mondays at 6pm.
Killeen, TX
View all Killeen, TX triviaTrivia night every Thursday at 7pm. Family-friendly. Also hosts Bingo Night every Sunday.
Kimball, MN
View all Kimball, MN trivia@Get A Clu Trivia - GACT General Knowledge Trivia, Thursdays 7-9pm, Host: Kenny
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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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