Punch has kicked off its seventh annual Great British Pub Quiz with a record 1,030 pubs across its estate taking part.
All participating pubs receive a free weekly quiz for eight weeks. Pubs will then be encouraged to invite their top-scoring teams to regional finals, 20 of which will be taking place in Punch pubs across Britain.
There is only one spot available at the national final per region, with the top participants making it through to the final stage on September 17, at Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Molineux Stadium.
Stephen Martin, category manager at Punch, said: “We are thrilled that the Great British Pub Quiz is back and proving as popular as ever in its seventh year. Punch publicans see a huge benefit in taking part in Britain’s biggest team pub quiz competition, with retail sales and footfall both increasing significantly.
“The total prize fund for the overall winners is £7,700, so it is well worth getting your quiz hats on and making your way to your nearest participating pubs. As well as the wonderful prize, various celebrity quiz nights will be held in pubs. We can’t wait for the regional and national finals, and we wish all participants the best of luck!”
