August 7, 2026 – Time and Location TBD
Pub Quiz at DEF CON 34
We’re back with another Pub Quiz at DEF CON! After 4 very successful years hosting this event, we’ve made some improvements to make it even better. So… do you like pub quizzes? If so, get your butts over and join us for the 5th Pub Quiz at DEF CON 34.
The quiz will consist of 7 rounds, covering topics like ’90s/2000s TV and movies, DEF CON trivia, music, cartoons, and yes, a little bit of sex. The theme is all the things that make DEF CON attendees exceptional, so there will truly be something for everyone. Expect a mix of visual rounds, audio rounds, and classic con questions. We need to keep you peeps stimulated.
This is a social event, so we encourage teams of 5–6 people. You never know… you might even meet the love of your life.
Did we mention CASH? That’s right; cold, hard cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. And as always, if there’s a tie, we’ll break it with a good old-fashioned dance-off, judged by the hosts and a few trusted goons.
Come for the trivia. Stay for the chaos..
The Art of Trivia’s Past
Pub Quiz Winners DEF CON 31
1st Place – Team _oblivouse_
Pub Quiz Winners DEF CON 32
Pub Quiz Winners DEF CON 33
Drunken Perspectives
Curiosity.
Collaboration.
Chaos.
The Three C’s of Pub Quiz
Curiosity – Hack the question. Think sideways.
Collaboration – Work in a team. Five nerds arguing is usually smarter than one nerd Googling in their head.
Chaos – If you don’t know the answer, write something f-cked up. We take notice you sick f-ck.
Insights & Inspirations
Themes of the Quiz
Exploring the narratives, nuances, and inspirations behind every Pub Quiz. A refined perspective into our Madness.
History of Pub Quiz
Somewhere in a dimly lit pub in 1970s England, a genius looked around at a room full of people drinking and thought, “What if we could keep them here longer… but trick them into thinking they’re getting smarter?” And just like that, the pub quiz was born. Fast forward to today, and it has evolved into a chaotic mix of confidence, collaboration, and completely wrong answers delivered with absolute certainty. At DEF CON, we’ve taken that idea and cranked it to eleven; adding hackers, questionable life choices, music rounds, movie scenes, and just enough chaos to make you doubt everything you know. It’s not about being right. It’s about sounding right, arguing passionately, and writing something hilarious when you have no clue. Welcome to the DEF CON 34 Pub Quiz.
About us
We love to entertain you. Whether that’s with clever questions, ridiculous rounds, or moments that make you say, “Wait… what?” Our goal is simple: great vibes, great laughs, and unforgettable event.
Opening Hours
Friday: TBD
Find us
Contest Stage