CHICAGO, IL — JULY 21, 2025 — In a city where intellectual grit meets deep-dish debates and neighborhood pride runs as deep as the lake, there’s a new tradition brewing: answering in the form of a question. Jeopardy! Bar League is the latest evolution of America’s Favorite Quiz Show®, powered by Geeks Who Drink and TimePlay in partnership with Sony Pictures Television.
The game is thriving in the greater Chicago area, bringing Jeopardy! out of the production studio and into bars and breweries across the area. From Evanston to Naperville, locals now have a new favorite way to combine brains, beers, and bragging rights. Jeopardy! Bar League has sparked a weekly ritual—where friends, newcomers, and trivia lovers gather to test their knowledge, share a drink, and celebrate curiosity. As Jeopardy! marks more than 60 years of rewarding brainpower, its presence in bars throughout Chicago proves that learning can be social, competitive, and a whole lot of fun.
Jeopardy! Bar League takes the iconic game format fans have come to love and adapts it into a live, team-based experience, giving you the chance to tackle each question as a group or play solo.
“We already know that many people, including me, watch and play along with our show in bars,” said Michael Davies, Jeopardy! Executive Producer. “And we know that many of our contestants come from the thriving culture of bar trivia, so it seemed only natural for us to combine these elements into Jeopardy! Bar League.”
Powered by TimePlay’s cutting-edge technology, and hosted by the high-energy hosts at Geeks Who Drink, Jeopardy! Bar League allows teams of quizzers to engage with the game in real time, using their mobile devices to respond to clues, track their scores, and see live leaderboards within their bar, and subsequently across the nation next year.
Where to Play
- Catalogue House Provisions – Mondays at 7PM
- The Celtic Knot Public House in Evanston – Mondays at 7PM
- Video Vortex at Alamo Drafthouse Chicago – 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month at 7PM
- Lark Restaurant & Bar – Tuesdays at 7PM
- The Hurley Tap – Tuesdays at 7:30PM
- Cheba Hut Chicago-Wrigleyville – Wednesdays at 7PM
- Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar in Naperville – Wednesdays at 7PM
- Weather Mark Tavern – Wednesdays at 7:30PM
- Wonderverse in Oak Brook – Thursdays at 7PM
- Guthries Tavern – Thursdays at 7:30PM
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the show or just looking for a fun night out, Jeopardy! Bar League is guaranteed to have you on the edge of your barstool.
Ready to make your mark on the leaderboard? Visit jeopardybarleague.com to learn more about games near you.
About Sony Pictures Television
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is one of the television industry’s leading content providers, producing, distributing, and carrying programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. In addition to managing one of the industry’s largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, SPT is home to a thriving global content business, operating a robust portfolio of wholly owned and joint-venture production companies across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, as well as linear and digital channels around the world. SPT is a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.
About TimePlay
TimePlay is bringing the world’s most iconic game show IP to life as social, immersive, interactive, experiences. Through its innovative platform, TimePlay turns passive viewing into interactive play, inviting fans to actively participate in real-time experiences that bring legendary formats to life. By blending cutting-edge technology with the familiarity of classic media, TimePlay creates a seamless connection between audiences and the stories they love, redefining what it means to be part of the action. With a commitment to immersive, authentic experiences, TimePlay is setting a new standard for live entertainment and reshaping the future of interactive play. For more information, visit www.timeplay.com.
About Geeks Who Drink
Beginning in 2006, Geeks Who Drink was founded on a passion for accessible knowledge and community engagement. Geeks Who Drink is the industry leader in bar trivia and entertainment, featuring a network of thousands of trained and engaging hosts nationwide who are dedicated to delivering memorable experiences that keep participants coming back for more. Geeks Who Drink produces over 300 unique, expertly-crafted quizzes each year covering a wide range of topics, with the goal of fostering connections and creating a lively atmosphere for our clients. Through its Quiz for a Cause initiative, Geeks Who Drink also facilitates no-cost fundraisers for charitable
causes for a number of local and national non-profits. For more information, visit geekswhodrink.com.
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