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.

9500 University Ave Suite 1101, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA

Hosted by Think & Drink Entertainment

4.8
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Think and Drink Entertainment trivia - Thursdays at 7pm

141 Shield St, West Hartford, CT 06110

Hosted by Best Trivia Ever

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@Best Trivia Ever

2117 W Farmington Rd, West Peoria, IL 61604

Hosted by Twin City Trivia

4.2
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Thursday Night Trivia at 19:00 hosted by @Twin City Trivia. Live music venue with restaurant and bar.

310 E Green St, Westminster, MD 21157

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia every Thursday at 7:00 PM via @Charm City Entertainment. Visual game. Trivia night specials. Top 3 prizes. 3-course dinner special for $29.99 starting at 4 PM.

2128 Whiteford Rd, Whiteford, MD 21160

4.8
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia Thursdays at 19:00. Weekly trivia with prizes. Hosted by @Charm City Entertainment.

10212 Governor Lane Boulevard Suite #1012, Williamsport, MD 21795

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

205 W Church St, Williamston, MI 48895

4.1
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@My Trivia Live

7560 S Quincy St, Willowbrook, IL 60527

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7pm, hosted by @Liquid Kourage, free

804 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801

4.6
Thursday at 6:00 PM

Trivia night every Thursday from 18:00-20:00.

56 E Candler St, Winder, GA 30680

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia every Thursday from 7 to 9 PM. Free to play with house cash prizes for winners. Food vendors available.

70 Main St, Winooski, VT 05404

4.5
Thursday at 6:00 PM

4Qs Trivia Night every Thursday 18:00-21:00. Long-running weekly trivia event at Vermont craft brewery.

638 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

4.3
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Pub trivia on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

19151 144th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072

Hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia

4.9
Thursday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

Hosted by @Beat the Geek Trivia. Free to play, minimum glass or bottle purchase required. Reservations recommended as they can sell out.

125 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098

Hosted by Pub Trivia USA

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia Night every Thursday at 7pm hosted by @Pub Trivia USA

2430 Main St, Worden, MT 59088

5.0
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia every Thursday from 7-9pm. $5 buy-in with a final Lightning Round where the winner takes all.

508 Center Pkwy C, Yorkville, IL 60560

4.8
Thursday at 7:30 PM

Trivia night every Thursday at 7:30pm with Host Scott. Hosted by @Go4ItEntertainment. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to sign up.

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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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