District Trivia

Check the finalists page to see if your team qualified.

National Housing Center
1201 15th Street NW • Washington, DC 20005

The finals will take place on Saturday, March 30th at 7pm. Doors will open at 6pm. Trivia will begin promptly at 7pm.

The National Housing Center is easily accessible! We encourage all participants to drink responsibly and not drive to the event. There are metro stations just a few blocks away (McPherson Square and Farragut North). If you are driving, there are plenty of parking garages nearby.

We're paying out the top 4 places. The grand prize is $5000! 2nd will receive $1000, 3rd $400, and 4th $100. If you place 5th, Lindsey will award your team high-fives AND 10 free admission vouchers to the National Geographic Society's Queens of Egypt exhibit!

Whoa. Have some confidence. We believe in you! That being said, we do lots of raffle prizes throughout the night. This year's bonus prizes include Bonnaroo Tickets , White House Historical Association ornaments, National Geographic Society bags, venue gift cards, and much, much more! All teams are eligible to win these prizes (we throw EVERY team name in a bucket!).If you don't like the chance of winning prizes, the finals is a celebration of trivia - it's a lively, fun atmosphere.

We strive to keep all of our trivia events approximately 2 hours long, but finals tends to be an exception. Due to the high volume of teams, question difficulty (see below), and the occasional debate about birds/spaceships/Presidents' body hair, the duration of finals is increased. We always try run the smoothest event possible within a reasonable (and still fun!) length, so we aim to be around 2.5 hours, but realistically it will be about 3.

Email us at tournament at district-trivia dot com and we will diagnosis the issue and resend the link. The RSVP email comes to your inbox via SurveyMonkey, so be sure to check your Spam folder and ask your email why it hates us. The RSVP link is sent out within 2 weeks of semi-finals and teams have approximately 1 week to RSVP. Do not wait until the last minute or week of the Finals to email us that you're missing an RSVP link - table layouts and final counts must be submitted the week leading up to the event, so we may not be able to accommodate your team.

EXTREMELY. If your count is off, you're not only hurting your teammates, but other teams as well. We've worked hard to find a venue where each member of the team would have a seat. Accurate RSVP totals will be critical. Help us ensure a smooth event for all. Please also let us know if one of your teammates has a special need (such as accessible seating) so we can accommodate accordingly. Individual seats for extremely large teams are not guaranteed. We will always do our best to get seats for every team member.

All qualified teams who want to play in the finals are required to RSVP accurately in advance. The link will take approximately 1 minute to complete. Before filling out the RSVP, know the number of players who will attend, which venue you qualified at (choose one if your team qualified at multiple), and read the entirety of this Frequently Asked Question page - AND SHARE IT WITH YOUR TEAM MEMBERS. Should you have questions about the process or major updates to attendance numbers after the RSVP deadline, please email us at tournament at district trivia dot com. If your team does not RSVP, we will not be able to guarantee a writing surface, seats, or entry. Be sure to respond to the RSVP by the deadline. All team members must bring their ID - only 21+ will be permitted inside the premises.

We would much rather know an accurate team size. If your RSVP number changes after the deadline, please email us as soon as possible at tournament at district-trivia dot com so that we can adjust the table layout accordingly.

Yes, please RSVP and respond "0" to question number 4.

The RSVP deadline is strict. Email us at tournament at district-trivia dot com as soon as you can. There are no guarantees we will be able to accommodate your team after the deadline, but we will do our best and let you know.

No. Teams can only represent one venue at the finals.

No. You must use the same team name you qualified with. When you RSVP, be sure to put the correct spelling of your team name in the text box.

Seating will be determined by team size and how that fits into the table layout of the National Housing Center. Larger teams may be broken up across multiple tables, but they will be within an arm's reach. Do not move chairs at the venue. They are specifically laid out based on RSVPs and counted per team.

Everyone in the venue is assumed to be playing trivia and must abide by the rules. There is no spectator area. You can invite them to play on your team (be sure you or your team captain RSVPs accurately).

No, all venues that begin trivia after Monday, March 4th (the official end of the Winter 2019 Trivia Season) will not qualify a team for the finals. The Summer 2019 tournament starts on Monday, April 1st.

All are welcome at District Trivia events, however only the teams that qualified are eligible for prizes. Space is extremely limited however and entrance is not guaranteed.

Big prizes mean bigger stakes. That means you and your team will rely solely on that random knowledge you've managed to collect. The We Don't Know Either podcast and the Hint of the Week will help you on a regular night of trivia at your venue, but not during the finals.

The questions at the finals are more challenging than a regular night of trivia, so it's any team's game - we're confident you'll leave feeling like you know lots of things.

There will be food and bar service. The waitstaff will be running around like a blur taking orders and making sure you get what you need. We recommend bringing cash and small bills for a speedier checkout. Credit cards will also be accepted. We encourage teams to do group bills and split amongst themselves to also speed up process. We've also upgraded our food vendor to the amazing Nader's. We'd like to be able to keep this event free to attend, so we encourage all of our players to eat, drink, and be merry throughout the course of the evening! Come thirsty and hungry!

The bar will feature a variety of beer, along with wine. Mixed drinks (whiskey, vodka, gin, rum) are also available with classic mixer selections. On the food side, Nader's will have salads, BBQ, mac and cheese, and other classic favorites.

Absolutely, there will be a vegetarian option. We'll have more details about the menu when the event date is closer.

Finals is a strictly 21+ event - no exceptions. Anyone under 21 will not be permitted to enter (even if they are being escorted by a parent). Bring your ID to enter. If you do not have your ID, or are not 21, you will not be allowed to enter the event. .

Unfortunately, we cannot allow babies, children, or anyone under-21 to attend the finals.

We have a strict 35 person limit. This is not a joke. Do not go over. Remember - the higher the team total, the less prize money per player so there is strategy in determining the amount of players on your team. Individual seats are not guaranteed for large team members.

Yes, team members can still participate if they arrive late to the venue. However, a host will escort them to the team's table and they will have to put their phone in the cage immediately.

We’re going to trust in the goodness of people. Just kidding, hosts will be roaming and monitoring the floor.
ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE USAGE WILL BE ALLOWED DURING TRIVIA. Your hand-held devices will be on lock down and if you are seen with a phone without previous permission, your team will be disqualified. Each team should bring some form of cage to house your cell phones. We'll be awarding bonus points to the best cell phone cages - 5 points for 1st, 3 points for 2nd, and 1 point for 3rd place, so get creative! All teams should bring a cage.

The grinders among you have put in the time and spent 5 months clawing your way to the top. Because of your dedication, the teams that qualified via the monthly semi-finals route will receive 10 bonus points at the finals. Teams that do not receive the bonus points are from former venues or Free Passes.

Of course! Your weekly venue will still have trivia. Gift cards will be awarded to the top teams, but points do not qualify for Summer 2019 until Monday, April 1st.

Bring a cell phone cage for your team. Phones will be deposited here during rounds to prevent cheating. The top 3 cages (as voted on by the District Trivia hosts) earn bonus points and other fantastic prizes. Come thirsty and hungry - please plan to purchase food and drinks, as this allows us to keep the event free to attend. Each member of your team should bring identification (remember - strictly 21+). Individuals without ID will not be permitted to enter. Lastly, bring a good attitude. This event is a celebration of trivia! Have fun, enjoy the moment, and get ready to have a lot of new knowledge to drop on the office Monday morning.

A cell phone cage is something to hold your team's cell phones and a way for the most creative members of your team to get involved. It does not need to be a literal cage - no locks are required. Most teams like to tie it into the theme of their team name, but again - it's entirely up to your team! Cell phone cages may not contain any hints or references that could provide an advantage competitively (for example, a cage could not be a cut open globe). District Trivia staff will announce throughout the evening when cell phones should go in the cages - and when they can be taken out. The top 3 cell phone cages (as determined by the District Trivia hosts & staff will earn bonus points that will go toward their total score (aka getting you closer to the $5000 cash). Top cell phone cages will also win prizes in addition to points.

Doctor on call? Wife about to have a baby? Need to check a health monitor? Talk to staff individually and we will work something out that allows you access and prevents the perception of cheating.

There will be no additional TVs (beside monitors that show the main stage), as it's all about the trivia at the Finals. For the latest sports scores, you'll have to check your phone between rounds - be sure to listen to the host as to when you're free to do so. We will have a DJ that will be playing music and keeping the time between questions poppin'.

Yes! This year's after party will take place at the Radiator. They're expecting a bunch of happy trivia players directly at the conclusion of the Finals. It is a short walk - it will only take 3-5 minutes. The venue is located just 0.2 miles away from the National Housing Center.

The finals are taking place at the tail end of the "off-season". Thus, the next season qualifying will begin on Monday, April 1st. We'll update the when is trivia season page as soon as possible. Reminder that months can vary from 4-5 weeks. A trivia week (and overall month) will always start on a Monday and end on a Sunday. Remember to keep your team name the same for each month of qualifying.

Click the envelope at the top left corner. Select "tournament" from the dropdown options. Someone from the staff will respond as quickly as possible. Please note you'll have to solve a simple math problem (like 5+7) to prove you're not a robot.