Get ready to test your trivia prowess at SporcleCon 2025, the ultimate gathering for quiz enthusiasts! This August 15-17 in Chicago, IL, we’re dialing up the fun, with even bigger quizzes, wilder prizes, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re a trivia rookie or a quizmaster, you won’t want to miss out on cash and other prizes and generous charitable donations. Join us for the most epic trivia event of the year—where knowledge meets excitement and everyone leaves a winner!
Sign up or log in to bookmark your favorites and sync them to your phone or calendar.
Think you've got what it takes to claim the trivia crown? Join us for an epic afternoon of brain-bending questions, where individuals will go head-to-head for a shot at the $1000 prize pool! With rounds covering everything from pop culture and history to science and sports, this is your chance to prove you're the sharpest mind in the room. Bring your A-game, brush up on your favorite trivia categories, and get ready for a night of high-stakes fun!
Please note that a special add-on ticket of $25 is required for this particular event.
Friday August 15, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT W180B2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Welcome to SporcleCon! The adventure begins with the Kick-Off Social, your first chance to explore the SporcleCon World’s Fair, reconnect with old friends, and meet new ones who share your love of trivia. Grab a drink, soak in the excitement, and get ready for an unforgettable weekend of games, challenges, and surprises!
We'll get the SporcleCon Party started with our very own live-hosted game of "Sporcle Party!" Fans of the Sporcle Party app will love this live version, which brings all the fun of the game and takes it to another level with your favorite Twitch Party host—Party Pete! Make sure to have the app downloaded to play.
You'll hear 20 different music clips. The first clip will be 20 seconds long, and you'll earn one point for the artist and one point for the song title. The next clip will be 19 seconds long, and the artist and title are worth two points each. We'll go all the way to song 20, which is one second long, with the artist and title worth 20 points each. Every question will also have a bonus point opportunity based on a trivia question.
Friday August 15, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT W1812301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Throw Mario Party and the Game Show Network into a blender and you get Game Show Gauntlet, the premiere interactive game show show from the minds at Pacdude Games. The Game Show Gauntlet has 50 different game show formats—some we know you know, some we bet you don’t—and fires them at participants at lightning speed. No one in the room—not even our hosts!—know who or what’s going to get played next! Challenging trivia, fun challenges, game show goodness—it’s all in the Game Show Gauntlet
This high-stakes quiz game offers you the choice of various themes to test your knowledge. Start with a six-round quiz, each round presenting four questions plus a crucial tiebreaker that could make or break your chance to advance.
The top 16 scorers will be catapulted into the spotlight for the Eliminator Round, where the intensity ramps up. Contestants will have just 15 seconds to answer each question. Answer correctly, and you live to fight another round; stumble, and you're out. This merciless process continues until only two competitors remain.
In the final showdown, these two will face off in a tense, hot-potato-style battle to claim the coveted title of Eliminator Champion—and a cash prize. Do you have what it takes to outlast the competition and emerge victorious?
Friday August 15, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT W180A2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Select Seven is a team trivia event where attendees will vote on their favorite quiz rounds before the game starts. The most popular seven rounds, as voted by the participants, are featured in the game, creating a crowd-driven experience. Join us for a fun-filled journey through diverse trivia challenges, where your vote shapes the competition!
Friday August 15, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT W1782301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
This high-stakes quiz game offers you the choice of various themes to test your knowledge. Start with a six-round quiz, each round presenting four questions plus a crucial tiebreaker that could make or break your chance to advance.
The top 16 scorers will be catapulted into the spotlight for the Eliminator Round, where the intensity ramps up. Contestants will have just 15 seconds to answer each question. Answer correctly, and you live to fight another round; stumble, and you're out. This merciless process continues until only two competitors remain.
In the final showdown, these two will face off in a tense, hot-potato-style battle to claim the coveted title of Eliminator Champion—and a cash prize. Do you have what it takes to outlast the competition and emerge victorious?
Friday August 15, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT W180A2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Did you get enough Just Enough Quiz with Muffy and Liz in Detroit? We bet you didn't. Heck, we know you didn't. That's why it's Just Enough Quiz with Muffy and Liz 2: Electric Quizaloo! Join two of your favorite pub-quiz-hosting triviatrices for a madcap team-based pub quiz with as many double entendres as we can stuff in there. It's trivia time in Chicago, and we'll be back -- bigger, badder, and without ketchup. It's 90 minutes of quizzing with two glorious game show goddesses and some cheap ballpoint pens. SporcleCon 2025: Muffy and Liz return. Mark your calendars.
Step into the enigmatic world of "Mystery Rounds," a game that draws inspiration from the beloved segments of our Pub Quiz and Stump formats. Each round unfolds with a different theme, challenging participants with a variety of formats such as Before and After, Twisted Titles, Themed Rounds, Initials, Anagrams, and more. Designed to test your flexibility and depth of knowledge across multiple disciplines, this game is perfect for trivia lovers who enjoy thinking on their feet and deciphering puzzles.
Friday August 15, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT W1782301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Choose your hive. Defend your hive. Infiltrate the rest. Hive Wars is a high-energy trivia showdown where you’ll team up with fellow players who share your category expertise. Over multiple rounds, answer multiple-choice questions, earn points based on your hive’s accuracy, and decide whether to stand your ground or sneak into enemy territory for bonus points. Then, brace yourself for the Bonus Buzzzzzer Round, where one player will rise as the Queen (or King) Bee.
Strategy meets trivia and making new friends—will your hive reign supreme? 🏆 We hope so, because the winning hive will equally split the $2,000 cash prize pool.
Get ready to spice up your night with "Pub Quiz After Dark" at SporcleCon! This isn't your typical trivia night; we're bringing the heat with questions that are decidedly more R-rated. Think you know the edgier side of pop culture, risqué history, and cheeky science facts? Join us for an evening where we let loose and dial up the daring. This is your chance to team up, unwind, and show off your knowledge in our classic Pub Quiz format—with a tantalizing twist.
Friday August 15, 2025 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT W1782301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Verboten is a silly little word game podcast created and hosted by Jay Borsom (she/her) that combines aspects of Password, Taboo, and Memory. Two teams of two compete through three rounds where the words don't change, but the clues do, because repeating a clue is strictly VERBOTEN. This live recording will feature interactive elements for audience members such as guessing along with contestants, suggesting clues for the final round, and helping add monkey's paw-style amenities to the show's virtual "Isolation Booth". We guarantee the podcast will entertain you in 30 words or less!
Join hosts Matt Ramme, founder of Sporcle, and Mark Adams, founder of Great Lakes Trivia and SporcleCon as they discuss what it takes to turn an idea into reality. The act of creating something new is divine, and through stories, lessons, failures and guidance, you'll leave with the energy and confidence to give life to your next great idea
Trivia?! Trivia! Orange Cat Trivia is slinging questions and fun facts at the Barrel Room at Ardent every Tuesday at 7:00 pm ET in Richmond, VA. Come check out Erin's amazing game at SporcleCon!
Think you've got what it takes to claim the trivia crown? Join us for an epic morning of brain-bending questions, where individuals will go head-to-head for a shot at the $1000 prize pool! With rounds covering everything from pop culture and history to science and sports, this is your chance to prove you're the sharpest mind in the room. Bring your A-game, brush up on your favorite trivia categories, and get ready for a night of high-stakes fun!
Please note that a special add-on ticket of $25 is required for this particular event.
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT W180A2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Step into a world of enchantment with our "Disney Pub Quiz," where dreams come true and trivia takes a magical turn. Hosted by our passionate Host Manager Rachel—known to appear in full Disney character costumes—this event invites you to test your knowledge of the vast Disney universe.
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CDT W1782301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
This high-stakes quiz game offers you the choice of various themes to test your knowledge. Start with a six-round quiz, each round presenting four questions plus a crucial tiebreaker that could make or break your chance to advance.
The top 16 scorers will be catapulted into the spotlight for the Eliminator Round, where the intensity ramps up. Contestants will have just 15 seconds to answer each question. Answer correctly, and you live to fight another round; stumble, and you're out. This merciless process continues until only two competitors remain.
In the final showdown, these two will face off in a tense, hot-potato-style battle to claim the coveted title of Eliminator Champion—and a cash prize. Do you have what it takes to outlast the competition and emerge victorious?
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT W180A2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
You’ve heard the podcast, now come play it live! FourPlay, hosted by Carmela Smith, is a game of connections where one thing always leads to another. The game is four sets of four clues, each set of clues has a connection and there’s an overarching connection between those four to make one final connection! Can you make the connections and solve the puzzle? Four sets, four clues, FourPlay!
Trivia has never been this delicious! In Nom Nom Knowledge, your food and drink expertise will be put to the ultimate test—with real snacks on the line! Can you identify cereals just by taste? Do you know your sodas, chips, and sweet treats better than the average foodie? Come hungry for trivia, stay for the bites, and get ready for a game that’s as tasty as it is challenging! 🍕🍩🥤
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT W1782301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Get ready to test your music knowledge across the ages! Sporcle’s newest pub sensation, Music Quiz, takes the stage at SporcleCon with a decades-themed showdown. From the groovy hits of the ‘60s & ‘70s to the bangers of the 2020s, each round will have you naming songs, artists, and lyrics from the eras that defined music. Bring your team, bring your rhythm, and get ready to rock! 🎶
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT W1812301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
This high-stakes quiz game offers you the choice of various themes to test your knowledge. Start with a six-round quiz, each round presenting four questions plus a crucial tiebreaker that could make or break your chance to advance.
The top 16 scorers will be catapulted into the spotlight for the Eliminator Round, where the intensity ramps up. Contestants will have just 15 seconds to answer each question. Answer correctly, and you live to fight another round; stumble, and you're out. This merciless process continues until only two competitors remain.
In the final showdown, these two will face off in a tense, hot-potato-style battle to claim the coveted title of Eliminator Champion—and a cash prize. Do you have what it takes to outlast the competition and emerge victorious?
Saturday August 16, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT W180A2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Come and experience the hot new quiz league everyone is talking about! QuiP is a game that allows you to showcase your strengths, playing with teammates in a format that emphasizes fun and the player experience. With our usual online-only format adapted specifically for SporcleCon, grab some friends—or show up on your own and make some new ones on the spot—and come see why QuiP is one of the most exciting newcomers in the online quizzing scene.
Saturday August 16, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT W1792301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Join hosts Ken, Matt, Neal, and Jeff from Chicago's own Triviality Podcast for a SOLO trivia competition to decide who will become "The Cream of the Crop" at SporcleCon 2025. On Saturday, August 16th, at 3PM, join these fun guys and their friend for a general knowledge trivia game that may or may not feature a ton of hometown questions about The Second City. With questions across all categories and plenty of pop culture references, this solo competition is the perfect warmup for The Battle of the Brains later that night. Get ready for a packed question set. $500 worth of prizes for the top finishers (with prizes in the house to take home) and fierce (but friendly) competition in the town we were all reared in. But most of all, be prepared for a lack of seriousness with a little bit of knowledge. Come for the quiz, competition, and prizes. But stay to say hello! We want to see you! Blues Brothers sunglasses are not required, but preferred. After all, we're on a mission from god with a full tank of gas and a half pack of cigarettes. Bonesaw is ready, and we got 90 minutes of play time!
Saturday August 16, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT W1782301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Join us for "Battle of the Brains," the crown jewel of SporcleCon and the largest event of the weekend, where teams of up to six compete in the most innovative pub quiz of the year.
Featuring an array of unique rounds, this event is designed to challenge and entertain.
Don't miss your chance to claim the ultimate title in trivia mastery and the cash prizes that come along with it!
Pre-Registration is required for this event. Emails will be sent to all ticket holders to do so approximately four weeks before SporcleCon, so be sure to have your tickets by then to secure the best spots.
Saturday August 16, 2025 7:30pm - 10:30pm CDT W375E
Think you've got what it takes to claim the trivia crown? Join us for an epic morning of brain-bending questions, where individuals will go head-to-head for a shot at the $1000 prize pool! With rounds covering everything from pop culture and history to science and sports, this is your chance to prove you're the sharpest mind in the room. Bring your A-game, brush up on your favorite trivia categories, and get ready for a night of high-stakes fun!
Please note that a special add-on ticket of $25 is required for this particular event.
Sunday August 17, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT W180B2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Get ready for a fun-filled morning at Drag Brunch Bingo! Enjoy drinks, tasty bites, and an unforgettable game hosted by the fabulous Candi Forest. With lively performances, cheeky humor, and plenty of chances to win, this brunch is one you won't want to miss!
This high-stakes quiz game offers you the choice of various themes to test your knowledge. Start with a six-round quiz, each round presenting four questions plus a crucial tiebreaker that could make or break your chance to advance.
The top 16 scorers will be catapulted into the spotlight for the Eliminator Round, where the intensity ramps up. Contestants will have just 15 seconds to answer each question. Answer correctly, and you live to fight another round; stumble, and you're out. This merciless process continues until only two competitors remain.
In the final showdown, these two will face off in a tense, hot-potato-style battle to claim the coveted title of Eliminator Champion—and a cash prize. Do you have what it takes to outlast the competition and emerge victorious?
Sunday August 17, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT W180A2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
IQ 2000 is Vancouver’s most popular trivia night! IQ 2000 Trivia brings you an all-original assortment of outside-the-box questions and themes they guarantee you’ve never seen before! Hosted by IQ 2000 himself!
Last year's show was jam-packed to capacity, so get here early to grab yourself a spot!
Calling all cine-philes and cine-friends! Mega Movie Match is a team-based trivia game that creatively pairs a vast array of movie trivia with other subjects. To solve each round, teams will have to work together to correctly identify movies and match them to questions and clues from literature, geography, history, music, and more. Team limit of 6, so assemble your all-star casts! Somehow, trivia feels good in a place like this...
Sunday August 17, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT W1812301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Join us at SporcleCon for an exclusive Catered Orange Mixer, a special event designed to celebrate our most dedicated fans—our Sporcle Orange members! This is your chance to connect with fellow trivia lovers, chat with Sporcle team members, and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. We’ll provide light snacks and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages as you mingle, swap trivia stories, and share your love of all things Sporcle. Whether you’re looking to meet new friends, discuss your favorite quizzes, or just kick back before another exciting round of games, this is the perfect opportunity. Come enjoy a laid-back, community-driven experience and let us show our appreciation for your support. We can’t wait to see you there! 🍊✨
Sunday August 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT W180B2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
You'll hear 20 different music clips. The first clip will be 20 seconds long, and you'll earn one point for the artist and one point for the song title. The next clip will be 19 seconds long, and the artist and title are worth two points each. We'll go all the way to song 20, which is one second long, with the artist and title worth 20 points each. Every question will also have a bonus point opportunity based on a trivia question.
Sunday August 17, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT W1812301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Get ready for a heartwarming edition of trivia at the "Animals Pub Quiz," where the stars of the show are the adorable pets from local shelters. This special event combines your love for animals with the thrill of trivia, covering fascinating facts about the animal kingdom, animals in pop culture, wildlife conservation, and more. Not only will you test your knowledge, but you'll also get the chance to meet your potential new best friend. It's a purr-fect opportunity to support a great cause, learn about our furry, feathered, and scaled friends, and maybe even find a furry companion to take home.
Sunday August 17, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT W1782301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Crowdsourced Curiosities is a special quiz event designed for our website users, by our website users. Dive into our Mystery Rounds format, where each round is a unique creation contributed by a different Sporcle user.
This event is a celebration of our community's creativity and trivia prowess.
Sunday August 17, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT W180B2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
This high-stakes quiz game offers you the choice of various themes to test your knowledge. Start with a six-round quiz, each round presenting four questions plus a crucial tiebreaker that could make or break your chance to advance.
The top 16 scorers will be catapulted into the spotlight for the Eliminator Round, where the intensity ramps up. Contestants will have just 15 seconds to answer each question. Answer correctly, and you live to fight another round; stumble, and you're out. This merciless process continues until only two competitors remain.
In the final showdown, these two will face off in a tense, hot-potato-style battle to claim the coveted title of Eliminator Champion—and a cash prize. Do you have what it takes to outlast the competition and emerge victorious?
Sunday August 17, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT W180A2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
Steel City Trivia runs monthly theme games in Pittsburgh, and this game is going to be four "Best Of" rounds culled from these events. What will these rounds be? It'll be a mystery until game time! Could it be Disney Movies? The Office? Harry Potter? The 80's? We'll have to be there to find out!
Sunday August 17, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT W1792301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
It's back for a second year in a row, the game where it's not about knowing the right answer, but knowing which right answer will score big! Questions are designed to be accessible to a wide variety of knowledge levels and have many correct answers, but the true game is in anticipating what your fellow players will answer, because the more times a response is given, the fewer points it is worth! Can you avoid following the flock and earn this year's coveted Sheep hat?
SporcleCon's Ultimate Media Mashup Quiz is the ultimate team-based trivia challenge! Dive into a whirlwind of audio, visual, and video questions across diverse categories. Assemble your squad or come join a team of new friends and compete for glory. Quick thinking and a broad knowledge base will be your keys to victory.
Sunday August 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT W1782301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
