Best Trivia Nights in Minneapolis: Where to Play in 2026
Best bar trivia nights in Minneapolis — real venues, schedules, and reviews.
Minneapolis is a trivia powerhouse. Trivia Mafia — one of the biggest independent trivia companies in the country — runs 100+ shows per week across the Twin Cities metro. The result is one of the deepest, most competitive trivia scenes anywhere in the US.
The Minneapolis Trivia Landscape
Trivia Mafia is the dominant force here, running shows at breweries, taprooms, and bars across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the suburbs. Their format is well-tested: 5 rounds, solid question diversity, themed special rounds. You'll find a Trivia Mafia night within 10 minutes of wherever you are in the metro.
Top Venues
Surly Brewing Co
Tuesday at 7:00 PM. Surly's Festival Field is one of the largest trivia venues in the city. Big crowd energy, great beer, and enough space that you won't feel cramped even when 20+ teams show up.
Indeed Brewing Company
Wednesday at 7:00 PM. Northeast Minneapolis brewery with a loyal trivia following. Excellent tap list and a more intimate room than Surly.
Bauhaus Brew Labs
Thursday at 7:00 PM. The most visually stunning brewery in Minneapolis. German-inspired industrial space, creative beers, and a Thursday quiz that's become a weekly ritual for dozens of teams.
Fair State Brewing
Monday at 7:00 PM. A cooperative brewery in Northeast. Great way to start the week — casual crowd, excellent lagers and sours.
Summit Brewing Co
St. Paul's flagship brewery. If you're on the east side of the river, this is your spot.
Minneapolis Trivia Tips
The Twin Cities trivia scene skews competitive — Trivia Mafia teams take it seriously. Expect 10-20 teams per venue on a good night. Surly on Tuesday can hit 30+.
Minnesota-specific categories come up more often than you'd expect: Vikings history, Prince, Bob Dylan, North Shore geography, and "things that are frozen." Embrace it.
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