2431 venues across 843 cities run trivia on Wednesdays in the United States

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If the pub quiz has a home night, it's Wednesday: the midweek slot the whole format was built around, and along with Tuesday one of the two peak nights in our data. For anyone searching Wednesday trivia near me, it might be the best all-around pick of the week. You get nearly as much selection as Tuesday (2,431 venues across 843 cities below) with a looser hump-day crowd that came to blow off steam rather than defend a league title. Wednesday night trivia also draws the widest mix of formats, from classic pub quiz rounds to music rounds and theme nights, since venues aren't fighting weekend programming for the room. Browse the busiest cities below, check your local start time, and bring a team name you're only mildly embarrassed by.

5701 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97213

4.5
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

ShanRock's Triviology every Wednesday at 7:00 PM.

14274 SW Allen Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005

4.6
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Trivia Wednesday nights at 19:00. Hosted by @Taproom Trivia.

1329 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97212

4.3
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Trivia night is Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 pm. We host our own event with our own questions, 5 rounds of 10 questions each. There is usually a literary round, but the trivia is wide ranging. Teams are limited to 4 members.

2800 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202

Hosted by PDX Trivia

4.3
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

@PDX Trivia. Wednesdays at 7pm.

9656 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97219

Hosted by Last Call Trivia

4.4
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
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Live Trivia every Wednesday at 7pm hosted by @LastCallTrivia with WES. Win gift certificates. Also Family Feud Mondays at 7pm

10245 SW Canyon Rd, Beaverton, OR 97005

4.1
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

6034 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202

4.9
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Music and Pop Culture Trivia on Wednesdays from 7-9pm

18041 SW Lower Boones Ferry Rd #1b, Tigard, OR 97224

Hosted by Last Call Trivia

4.4
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
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Last Call Trivia Night every Wednesday at 7:00 PM. Win Three Mermaids gift cards.

12370 SW Main St, Tigard, OR 97223

4.3
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

@Sporcle Events trivia on Wednesdays at 7pm and 8pm. Free to play. Classic pub quiz with wagering, audio, and visual rounds. Played twice per night to double the odds of winning.

825 N Cook St, Portland, OR 97227

Hosted by Untapped Trivia

4.8
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Untapped Trivia every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at flagship taproom on Mississippi Ave. Free bar trivia with four rounds and occasional audio rounds. Voted "Best Trivia Night" in PDX.

4058 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227

Hosted by Last Call Trivia

4.6
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
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Last Call Trivia on Wednesdays at 7pm

710 SE 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.5
Wednesday at 7:30 PM
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Trivia Night with @GeeksWhoDrink. Loyal Legion is a gastropub that boasts over 100 rotating drafts from Oregon, located in the historic P.P.A.A. building on SE 6th & Alder St.

4501 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97213

Hosted by Rip City Trivia

4.3
Wednesday at 7:30 PM

Since 1979, McPeet’s Portland Pub has been serving up cold beers, hot food, and delicious drinks. Serving the Northeast Portland community is in our blood. At its heart, McPeet’s is a neighborhood bar and we embrace that title. We consistently pour over 15 taps of beer, carry over 50 different types of liquor, cook up mouth-watering food around the clock, and can add to the good times any day of the year. Indoor and outdoor seating available.

1203 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211

4.5
Wednesday at 8:00 PM

Drag Trivia at 8pm on the last Wednesday of every month. Hosted by Autumn Rainz Heart and Coco Jem Holiday. "Are you ready to see if you're smarter than a drag queen?"

8909 S Old State Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035

4.8
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Weekly trivia 7-9pm

467 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

4.5
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Trivia every Wednesday at 7pm. Groups up to 8, prizes for winners.

1175 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201

4.5
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Brain-teasing trivia nights with live sports watch parties. Features music trivia "What The Funk" - Name That Tune style game from mobile device with 12 categories & over 60 songs, 2 hours of music from all genres and decades. Super competitive. BrewDog serves up best craft beer on 24 taps on High Street

1086 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201

Hosted by Excesss Trivia

4.7
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Trivia Night Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm. Food hall with ten foodservice locations, three bars, indoor, patio, and rooftop seating. Large screens for watching sports and stage for trivia nights and live music. Named third best food hall in the nation for 2024

697 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215

Hosted by Excesss Trivia

4.4
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Grab a friend or come by yourself! @excessstrivia & Rini the Riot host pub-style trivia every Wednesday from 7-9 PM 📝 Cash prizes, free to play & drink specials all night long!

4968 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214

4.5
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Trivia Night Wednesdays 7-9pm. Two hours of trivia along with appetizers, craft beer, and cocktails. Friendly neighborhood tavern in Beechwold area between Clintonville and Worthington. Monthly calendar filled with karaoke, live bands, trivia nights and open mic events. Owned by mother-daughter team since 1994

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Wednesday vs Tuesday: how the two peak nights differ

On paper the two peak nights look like twins, with nearly identical venue counts. In the room they feel different. Tuesday is league night: the same teams, week after week, playing for standings. Wednesday skews social. It's coworkers who finally cleared their calendars, date-night duos, groups that treat the quiz as the excuse rather than the point. Hosts program accordingly, so expect more music and picture rounds on Wednesdays and more straight general knowledge on Tuesdays. Neither is better. Pick Tuesday to compete and Wednesday to hang out.

Wednesday Trivia Near Me: FAQs

Where can I find Wednesday trivia near me?

The cities with the most Wednesday trivia we track in the United States are Chicago, IL, San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Atlanta, GA, and Seattle, WA. Find your city on this page. Every city links to its full Wednesday schedule, and each venue card shows the address and start time.

What time does Wednesday trivia usually start?

The most common start time for Wednesday trivia in the United States is 7:00 pm, based on the 2431 Wednesday venues we track. Games range from early evening to late night, so check the time on each venue card.

Is Wednesday a good night for trivia?

Yes. Wednesday is one of the biggest trivia nights of the week. It ranks #1 of 7 by venue count in our data, with 2431 venues running Wednesday games in the United States. You'll have plenty of choice, but the rooms run busier, so arrive early.

How much does Wednesday trivia cost?

Wednesday 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 Wednesdays? Try Tuesday trivia or Thursday 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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