1576 venues across 701 cities run trivia on Thursdays in the United States

Updated
Showing Thursday trivia in the United States — change location

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.

2045 Norris Fwy, Norris, TN 37828

4.6
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Live Trivia every Thursday at 6:30pm. Hosted by @Challenge Entertainment. Free to play.

45 Elm St, North Attleborough, MA 02760

Hosted by McCaughey Standard Trivia

4.8
Thursday at 6:30 PM

@McCaughey Standard Trivia every Thursday at Angle Tree Brewery. Trivia starts at 18:30.

27796 Jodrell St NE, North Branch, MN 55056

4.2
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Get a Clu Trivia every Thursday from 7-9pm. GACT: General Knowledge Trivia hosted by Steve.

519 Pond Rd, North Franklin, CT 06254

4.8
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Hosted by @Best Trivia Ever.

4830 N Hills Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72116

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Live trivia Thursdays at 7 PM. Also trivia at Lakewood location on Mondays 7-9 PM.

159 Bridge St #1040, Weymouth, MA 02191

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.4
Thursday at 8:00 PM
Device

Trivia every Thursday at 8 PM hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink.

3535 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062

4.4
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Trivia Night on select Thursdays at 6:30pm hosted by @Stewpendous Productions. Free to play with no purchase required. Prizes awarded to top performing teams.

75 Ski Hill Dr, Northfield, NH 03276

Hosted by Raise the Bar Trivia

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Raise the Bar Trivia on Thursdays at 7pm. Voted Best Trivia Night in New Hampshire, Maine & Massachusetts. Free to play, teams of 1-8 players. Seven rounds covering movies, music, sports, pop culture, science and history.

101 W Main St, Northville, MI 48167

4.4
Thursday at 6:30 PM

@Sporcle Events trivia on Thursdays at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Classic pub quiz with wagering, audio, and visual rounds played twice per night. Nightly prizes plus a chance at sharing a $50k Globe League prize pool each year.

659 Washington St, Norwood, MA 02062

Hosted by Wise Guys Trivia

4.5
Thursday at 6:30 PM

@Wise Guys Trivia Thu 6:30pm

44375 W 12 Mile Rd g157, Novi, MI 48377

4.2
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Pub Quiz Trivia on Tuesdays and Family Feud-style Trivia on Thursdays, both from 7-9 PM. Hosted by @Sporcle Events.

2922 State Hwy K, O'Fallon, MO 63368

4.2
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia night every Thursday at 7pm hosted by @KingTrivia. Free to play. Compete for glory and prizes!

201 Tuskegee Dr, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

4.9
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Free music trivia every Thursday at 7pm hosted by @Not Rocket Science Trivia. Top teams win gift card prizes.

1544 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612

Hosted by Sunset Trivia

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Sunset Trivia monthly on every third Thursday at 7pm

2570 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401

4.5
Thursday at 6:00 PM

@Game Night Live trivia every Thursday at 6pm. Free to play, 21+. 2 games of 3 rounds each.

914 E Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023

Hosted by Head Games Trivia

4.5
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Head Games Trivia

1982 W Grand River Ave Ste 800, Okemos, MI 48864

Thursday at 7:30 PM
Device

Play using Kahoot! on your tablet or phone

78 Catawba Ave, Old Fort, NC 28762

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia on Thursdays. 1st place wins $50 gift card. Max 8 per team. Arrive by 6:30 PM for 7 PM start.

39 Ragged Rock Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia every Thursday at 7pm hosted by @What Trivia. Free to play. Outside food is permitted and encouraged. Prizes for winners.

717 1st Ave Suite B, Opelika, AL 36801

4.8
Thursday at 8:00 PM

Live trivia every Thursday at 8pm hosted by @Challenge Entertainment. Free to play with prizes. Teams compete answering questions from various categories including history, pop culture, and science.

Browse Thursday trivia by state & province

The United States

Alaska
District of Columbia
Hawaii
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wyoming

Australia

New Zealand

Auckland
Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty Region
Canterbury
Otago Region
Waikato Region
Wellington Region

Singapore

Singapore

South Africa

Hong Kong

香港

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.

Host trivia on Thursdays?

Get your venue in front of players looking for a Thursday game. It only takes a minute to add.

Add your venue