2432 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 (2,432 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.

1933 Davis St #177, San Leandro, CA 94577

4.6
Wednesday at 6:00 PM

Trivia Wednesday nights at 6pm

2350 Saratoga St #164, Alameda, CA 94501

4.7
Wednesday at 6:00 PM

601 Mission Bay Blvd North, San Francisco, CA 94158

Hosted by King Trivia

4.6
Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Hosted by @King Trivia. Free trivia every Wednesday at 18:30 in The Porch (big red tent). Arrive by 18:00 for food and drinks.

Community

2730 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

Classic pubquiz-style trivia night at the Mission’s best tapas bar, Asiento! Win food, drinks, and weird stuff from the prize bag! 7-9pm every Wednesday

705 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94158

Hosted by Sunset Trivia

4.3
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Trivia Wednesday hosted by Sunset Trivia every week starting at 7:00 PM. Weekly Prizes: 1st Place $40 BP Gift Card, 2nd Place $30 BP Gift Card, 3rd Place $20 BP Gift Card. No registration needed, come solo or bring a team!

544 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94107

4.6
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Free "Hopped Up" trivia every Wednesday at 7pm featuring three rounds of fast-paced gameshow-style pub trivia

2351 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Hosted by Brainstormer Trivia

4.7
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Star Trek Trivia on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 7-10pm. Win drink and swag prizes. Outdoor event, dress accordingly.

2496 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107

4.6
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Trivia night every Wednesday 7-9pm

2020 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115

4.2
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

823 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

4.6
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Trivia Wednesdays at 7pm hosted by @HeadGamesTrivia. Free to play, win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. Live multi-media trivia with a comedian host.

1840 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

4.9
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Hosted by @Head Games Trivia. Live multi-media trivia every Wednesday at 7 PM. Free to play. Teams up to 6 people. Prizes for winning team. "Eat. Drink. Think. WIN!" Every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Wednesday of every month.

3200 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

4.5
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Free trivia every Wednesday at 7pm. Reservations recommended

3639 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116

4.6
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Trivia hosted by Scott Armstrong on the second Wednesday of the month.

1994 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.1
Wednesday at 7:30 PM
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Pub Trivia hosted by Geeks Who Drink

864 El Camino Real, Belmont, CA 94002

4.4
Wednesday at 7:30 PM

Trivia every Wednesday night at 7:30 PM

409 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Wednesday at 8:00 PM

Brainstormer Trivia every Wednesday at 8pm. Prizes include drinks to entire pitchers for your team. Arrive at least half an hour early as it gets crowded

668 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

4.5
Wednesday at 8:00 PM

Weekly trivia every Wednesday at 8:00 PM. @Brainstormer Trivia quiz with fun prizes and weekly drink specials in a lively Irish pub setting.

34 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401

Wednesday at 8:00 PM

Trivia night on Wednesdays at 8pm hosted by @Brainstormer Trivia. Longest-running Brainstormer Trivia venue in the Bay Area. Tons of prizes

4301 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127

4.3
Wednesday at 9:00 PM

Pub Quizzo with Woody. $3 well drinks and $6 Guinness drafts during quizzo.

4245 Main St #1602, Philadelphia, PA 19127

4.1
Wednesday at 10:00 PM

Trivia on Wednesday nights at 10pm per Foursquare tip. Also mentioned as Thursday trivia in a review.

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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 2432 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 2432 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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