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.

522 Heritage Rd, Southbury, CT 06488

4.2
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia Night every Thursday at 7pm in The Tavern. Free to play. Fast-paced team game where one person answers for the group using their phone. Questions start easy and progress in difficulty. Prizes include bottles of wine and beer.

2001 Campbell Station Pkwy, Spring Hill, TN 37174

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Wednesday: @BrainBlast Survey Time Showdown (Family Feud style). Thursday: @BrainBlast Trivia.

5330 FL-16, St. Augustine, FL 32092

4.2
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@OutSpoken Entertainment trivia

9 W Beverley St, Staunton, VA 24401

4.0
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Hosted by @KingTrivia every Thursday at 7pm. Trivia in the Cantina runs 7-9pm.

625 Middle Turnpike, Storrs, CT 06268

Hosted by Bar Rated Trivia

4.4
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Hot Fingers Trivia every Tuesday at 6:30pm. Hosted by @Bar Rated Trivia.

151 E Main St, Stoughton, WI 53589

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Hosted by @America's Pub Quiz.

2196 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996

Hosted by Great Big Trivia

5.0
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

2446 Settlers Way Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479

4.3
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Live trivia every Thursday 7pm-9:30pm, followed by karaoke 10pm-2am

1623 Broadway St, Superior, WI 54880

Hosted by DJ Trivia

4.8
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Tacos and DJ Trivia every Thursday at 7pm. Hosted by @DJ Trivia Twin Ports.

31 Loomis Ave, Sussex, NJ 07461

4.6
Thursday at 6:00 PM

Trivia every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 6-8pm. First place team gets dinner. Hosted by Jeff Hemler.

N64W23180 Main St, Sussex, WI 53089

4.2
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Hosted by @America's Pub Quiz. Prizes: $30, $20, and $10 gift certificates for 1st-3rd place.

1441 Marak Rd NW, Swisher, IA 52338

Hosted by Trivial Dudes

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia nights hosted by @Trivial Dudes

416 All Saints St UNIT 113, Tallahassee, FL 32301

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Team trivia from 7-9pm. 3 rounds. Free flights for each round winner. $25 gift card for overall winner.

4337 Old Taneytown Rd STE B, Taneytown, MD 21787

Hosted by Pour House Trivia

4.8
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia hosted by @Pour House Trivia every Thursday at 19:00.

6 Ernie Blake Rd, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525

4.0
Thursday at 5:00 PM

@Geeks Who Drink trivia every Thursday from 5-7pm. Free to play with prizes. Teams of up to 6. $1 off draft beers and cocktail special during the game.

102 Railroad Ave, Terra Alta, WV 26764

4.9
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Think & Drink trivia night every Thursday at 6:30pm. Prizes: 1st place 20% off bill, 2nd place 15% off, 3rd place 10% off. Home Slice Pizza delivers to the venue.

5752 Grandscape Blvd #120, The Colony, TX 75056

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia Night every Thursday 19:00-21:00.

123 W Elm St, Three Forks, MT 59752

4.9
Thursday at 6:00 PM

Trivia Night every Thursday from 6-8pm. General knowledge to wild card questions that change weekly. Free to play, all ages welcome. Win free beer and claim bragging rights.

8201 183rd St Suite P, Tinley Park, IL 60487

Hosted by Chicago Trivia Guys

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Chicago Trivia Guys trivia - 2nd and 3rd Thursdays

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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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