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.
Redmond, WA
View all Redmond, WA triviaFree trivia every Thursday at 7pm. Top teams win gift card prizes. Sign up for three free trivia clues emailed on the morning of the game.
Reinholds, PA
View all Reinholds, PA triviaHosted by @cnptrivia
Trivia Night every Thursday from 19:00 to 21:00.
Richland, WA
View all Richland, WA trivia@GeeksWhoDrink pub trivia every Thursday at 8pm. Free to enter, teams of up to 6 players. Seven rounds of eight questions each, including audio and visual rounds. Winning teams get bar cash and other prizes.
Richmond, TX
View all Richmond, TX triviaHosted by @Challenge Entertainment
Ridgeland, MS
View all Ridgeland, MS triviaThursday Night Trivia starting at 7pm. $5 per person, max 8 players per team. Cash prizes for winners and drink specials throughout the event. Arrive early as seating is limited
Riverdale, MD
View all Riverdale, MD triviaTrivia every Thursday at 7:30pm hosted by @Cap City Trivia. Prizes for top teams.
Rockville, MD
View all Rockville, MD triviaPub trivia every Thursday at 7pm. Hosted by @Geeks Who Drink.
Roswell, NM
View all Roswell, NM trivia@Mind Probe Trivia every Thursday. Teams of 4-6, food/drink specials, prizes. No membership required. Reserve table with [email protected].
Saddle Brook, NJ
View all Saddle Brook, NJ trivia@Joe Trivia
Sagaponack, NY
View all Sagaponack, NY triviaHosted by @Think Inc. Trivia (Paul Johnson) every Thursday at 7 PM. $10 entry fee goes into the pot for the grand prize. Teams of five.
Saint Joseph, MO
View all Saint Joseph, MO triviaFree trivia every Thursday. Registration 18:30-19:00, play begins at 19:00. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. 21+ after 20:00.
Salem, OR
View all Salem, OR trivia@Oregon Trivia Company trivia every Thursday. Also features Bingo on Wednesdays, Taco Tuesday specials, and firkin tappings on Fridays. Hosts paint nights and community events.
Salisbury, MD
View all Salisbury, MD triviaTrivia Night every Thursday at 8pm. Free to play with multiple rounds for gift cards, cash, and prizes. Win up to $100 in cash and gift cards.
Saluda, NC
View all Saluda, NC triviaFree trivia every Thursday at 7pm.
San Fernando, CA
View all San Fernando, CA triviaHosted by @KingTrivia. Pub quiz every Thursday at 7:30pm. Free to play with prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place.
Sanford, FL
View all Sanford, FL triviaThursday trivia at 7 PM hosted by @Tasty Trivia with Emily.
Santa Monica, CA
View all Santa Monica, CA triviaFree to enter, hosted by King Trivia. Win over $500 worth of prizes every week. Located at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
Santa Rosa, CA
View all Santa Rosa, CA triviaTrivia every Thursday 19:00-21:00. Free to play, prizes for top 3 teams. Hosted by @North Bay Trivia.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
View all Santa Rosa Beach, FL triviaTrivia Night every Thursday at 6 PM. Free to play with prizes up to $100. Good food, cold drinks, and great company.
Santa Ynez, CA
View all Santa Ynez, CA triviaThursday Night Trivia at the Tasting Room starting at 7:00 PM. Enjoy wine tasting while testing your knowledge with friends.
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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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