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.

116 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Hosted by Top Shelf Trivia

4.5
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Wednesday trivia night at 7pm hosted by @Top Shelf Trivia - fun and prizes

2731 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

4.2
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Live trivia every Wednesday at 7pm hosted by @Challenge Entertainment. Free to play with prizes.

1408 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

4.1
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

@My Trivia Live

241 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Hosted by Best Trivia Ever

4.3
Wednesday at 8:00 PM

Hosted by @BestTriviaEver

1746 N St, Lincoln, NE 68508

Hosted by Brainstormer Trivia

4.8
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Pen & Paper

@Brainstormer Trivia - Wednesdays 7pm, 1st & 2nd place prizes

2840 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68506

4.1
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Hosted by @America's Pub Quiz. Free to play.

2662 Cornhusker Hwy, Lincoln, NE 68521

Hosted by America's Pub Quiz

4.1
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

@AmericasPubQuiz on Wednesdays at 7 PM (prizes: $40, $20, and $10 gift certificates for 1st-3rd place) and Thursdays at 7 PM (prizes: $10 gift card for 1st place, progressive cash cover all for 2nd place).

601 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.4
Wednesday at 8:00 PM
Device

Hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink Pub Trivia Wednesdays at 8pm. Nebraska's largest tap selection with 132 taps

5027 50th St, Lubbock, TX 79414

4.3
Wednesday at 6:45 PM

Free Live Trivia every Wednesday 6:45-8:30pm in non-smoking Bar 1.

11108 Slide Rd #600, Lubbock, TX 79424

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.7
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Device

Wednesday trivia at 7pm hosted by @GeeksWhoDrink (currently on pause - check with venue). Upscale craft beer bar with 150+ beers. Opened September 2024.

11108 Slide Rd Suite 600, Lubbock, TX 79424

4.7
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Hosted by @The Night Nerd (Lance Stanford). Weekly trivia every Wednesday.

5116 58th St c, Lubbock, TX 79414

4.2
Wednesday at 7:30 PM

Live trivia every Wednesday at 7:30pm hosted by @Challenge Entertainment. Free to play with prizes.

5201 Village Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057

4.5
Wednesday at 6:00 PM

Trivia Night every Wednesday 6-8pm. Prizes, drink and dinner specials.

3617 Ocean Ranch Blvd #100, Oceanside, CA 92056

Hosted by Sunset Trivia

4.2
Wednesday at 6:00 PM

@Sunset Trivia every Wednesday at 6 PM.

3207 Roymar Rd # E, Oceanside, CA 92058

4.9
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Live Prize Trivia night every Wednesday 7-9pm. Tap That gift cards awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. Food offered from Mario's Tacos

274 Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054

4.5
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Trivia Wednesday nights 7-9pm. Game night follows trivia with uno, dominoes, and other games. Taco Tuesdays also featured.

38 Resurgam Pl, Portland, ME 04102

Hosted by Raise the Bar Trivia

4.6
Wednesday at 6:00 PM

Trivia every Wednesday in the Bissell Brothers taproom. Teams of 2-8 players, 18:00-20:00. No registration required.

396 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101

4.2
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Trivia night at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays hosted by Joe and Rob, featuring themed, picture, audio and speed rounds. First, second, and third-place teams win Gritty's gift cards

229 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

4.9
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

No sports trivia hosted by comedian Timmy Elliot. Sign-up starts at 6:30pm, games start at 7pm.

121 N Commerce St #104, Johnson City, TN 37604

Hosted by Trivia With Budds

4.2
Wednesday at 7:30 PM

@Trivia With Budds - Wednesday at 7:30pm

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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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