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.
Plain City, OH
View all Plain City, OH triviaTrivia at 7pm on Thursdays. Themed trivia nights rotate with topics like Seinfeld, Golden Girls, Friends, and Harry Potter.
Plymouth, MI
View all Plymouth, MI triviaTrivia at the Fox Classic every Thursday 7–9 PM. Hosted by @My Trivia Live. Prizes for top teams.
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
View all Ponte Vedra Beach, FL triviaThursday night trivia 7-9pm
Port Crane, NY
View all Port Crane, NY trivia@AP Entertainment general trivia
Portage, MI
View all Portage, MI triviaPortland, CT
View all Portland, CT trivia@Bar Rated Trivia
Post Falls, ID
View all Post Falls, ID triviaFree to play, team trivia! 5 rounds, typically themed, sometimes a mixed bag! Prizes for the whole team each round!
Potsdam, NY
View all Potsdam, NY triviaTrivia every Thursday at 19:00-20:30 with host David Rishe. Walk-ins welcome. Win prizes. $1 per person.
Poughkeepsie, NY
View all Poughkeepsie, NY triviaTrivia night Thursdays at 7pm, hosted by @Hudson Valley Trivia
Poway, CA
View all Poway, CA trivia@Live Prize Trivia - Thursdays
Prosper, TX
View all Prosper, TX triviaTrivia every Thursday 7-9pm.
Pueblo, CO
View all Pueblo, CO triviaPurcellville, VA
View all Purcellville, VA trivia@Pour House Trivia - Thursdays at 6:30 PM.
Quincy, IL
View all Quincy, IL triviaThink and Drink Entertainment trivia - Monthly Thursdays at 7pm
Ramsey, NJ
View all Ramsey, NJ triviaTrivia Thursdays at 7 PM. Free, fun, and prizes. Runs from 7-9 PM.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
View all Rancho Cucamonga, CA triviaTrivia every Thursday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Themed trivia nights.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
View all Rancho Santa Margarita, CA triviaTrivia night every Thursday 7-9pm hosted by @Geeks Who Drink.
Randolph, NJ
View all Randolph, NJ trivia@Joe Trivia
Red Bluff, CA
View all Red Bluff, CA triviaTrivia Thursday at 6:30 PM.
Redding, CA
View all Redding, CA triviaTrivia every Thursday from 7-9pm. Free to play, 21+ only, with prizes for the top 3 teams.
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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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