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.

634 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

4.3
Wednesday at 6:30 PM

@HeadGamesTrivia every Wednesday at 6:30pm. Free to play, win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. Live multi-media trivia with a comedian host.

102 E Yanonali St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Hosted by Black Dog Trivia

4.7
Wednesday at 6:30 PM
Pen & Paper

Black Dog Trivia - Pen and paper trivia format. Validation Ale - HQ location.

6489 Calle Real Suite D, Goleta, CA 93117

Hosted by Black Dog Trivia

4.8
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

Black Dog Trivia - Pen and paper trivia format. Captain Fatty's Brewery location.

601 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Hosted by Jeopardy Bar League

4.3
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

@Jeopardy Bar League trivia on Wednesdays. Win $25 + $15 Eureka! gift cards.

532 1/2 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

4.5
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

@SB Pub Quiz Wednesday Night Trivia. Teams of 1-6, $5/person. Registration at 6:30pm, game starts at 7pm. Win free drinks and cash prizes.

38 W Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Hosted by Black Dog Trivia

4.6
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

Black Dog Trivia - Pen and paper trivia format. Santa Barbara Public Market location.

2840 De La Vina St suite d, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Hosted by Black Dog Trivia

4.4
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

Black Dog Trivia - Pen and paper trivia format. Validation Ale - Annex location.

2700 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103

Hosted by Super Trivial STL

4.7
Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Monthly trivia on one Wednesday per month, starting around 6:30 PM. Check IG @supertrivialSTL for the schedule.

6217 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63130

4.5
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Trivia every Wednesday at 7 PM. Free to play. Featured brewery spotlighted each week with beer prizes every round. Gift cards for 1st and 2nd place.

2727 S 12th St, St. Louis, MO 63118

4.8
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Trivia on Wednesday nights at 7pm. Any age can play for free with prizes. Destination brewery and restaurant in downtown Boone

5226 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116

4.7
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Trivia Night on Wednesday. Engaging trivia events that draw competitive and casual teams. Venue also hosts themed trivia including Horror Trivia, Bob's Burgers Trivia, and Letterkenny Trivia.

2501 S 9th St, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA

Hosted by Crybaby Trivia Company

4.8
Wednesday at 7:30 PM

Weekly general knowledge trivia hosted by @CrybabyTriviaCompany every Wednesday, 7:30–8:30 PM. Free to play. Sponsored by @4HandsBrewingCompany and Jack Nolen's — smash patty burgers and cold beer.

2605 Hampton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139

4.4
Wednesday at 8:00 PM

7372 Manchester Rd, Maplewood, MO 63143

4.5
Wednesday at 8:00 PM

Free trivia every Wednesday from 20:00 to 22:00. 5 rounds, 10 questions per round. Winning team each round wins a free bucket. Overall winner gets a gift card.

369 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

4.0
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Hosted by @BrainstormerTrivia. Pub Trivia Night every Wednesday at 7pm. Each week features a different theme. Teams compete for prizes awarded to the top three scores. Winners get discounts on food and drinks.

1116 Branham Ln, San Jose, CA 95118

4.1
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Trivia by @Head Games Trivia, Wednesdays at 7pm

439 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Hosted by King Trivia

4.2
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

@KingTrivia weekly trivia Wednesdays. Venue rebranded to LVL Uproar in Summer 2021. Located in SoFA district of downtown San Jose, offers arcade games alongside trivia.

25 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110

4.3
Wednesday at 8:00 PM

Trivia night with drink specials and prizes. 8-10 PM.

2500 E 6th St, Tucson, AZ 85716

Hosted by CMC Entertainment

4.3
Wednesday at 6:30 PM

@CMC Entertainment SpeedQuizzing trivia

988 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719

Hosted by Jeopardy Bar League

4.5
Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Jeopardy Bar League every Tuesday starting at 6:30pm. Free to play with drink specials and prizes each week. Also hosts themed trivia nights on Wednesdays at 6:30pm (topics rotate weekly including Disney, Pokemon, Stranger Things, and more).

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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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