Welcome
Welcome to the Lancaster City Quiz League website.
The Lancaster City Quiz League started in 1969 and currently comprises 26 teams.
They are divided into 3 divisions and play each other on a "home and away" basis. Matches are held at 8.30 each Monday night from September to May.
2025-26 Pairs Quiz
The competition will be held on Monday, 15th December 2025 at Lancaster Railway Club. Start time 8pm.
Pairs may comprise members of the same LCQL team or of different teams. In the latter case, if the LCQL teams are in different divisions the pair will play for the prize in the higher division. Where an individual arrives with no partner, he/she may (if possible) form a pair with another player in the same position. Equally, if desired, a LCQL player may partner a person who does not play in the League.
There will be two book tokens for the highest scoring pair in Divisions 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Additionally, the Alan Peel Trophy will be awarded to the highest scoring of the 3 divisional winners.
The quiz shall be set by last season's winners of the Alan Peel Trophy. It shall consist of 75 questions in 3 sessions.
Question Setting Sub-Committee
At the 2025 AGM in June the following motion was passed: -
“I would like to propose the League look again at question setting, with a view to considering another source for questions for the 26/27 season”.
This envisaged the Committee setting up a sub-committee to investigate all relevant aspects of the matter. It was agreed that non-committee members should be invited to serve on it. It would reveal its findings at the 2026 AGM, in time for the 2026-27 season.
If you would like to be considered to serve on this sub-committee, please email the Chair accordingly before Wednesday, 3rd December 2025. His email is – chair@lanccityquizleague.co.uk
Thank you.
Updated Information
Division 3: Please note that Fox & Goose B have left the League. Fixtures have been updated accordingly.
2025-26 Season
Information for the forthcoming season can be found in the Latest news section of the website or by clicking HERE.
2025-26 Setters
Week 9 - Station Hotel A
The 2025 AGM was held on Monday, 9th June 2025 - Further information will be available by clicking HERE.
Commmittee Meeting: - The next Committee Meeting will be at 8pm on 3 December 2025 at Lancaster Cricket & Social Club.
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Privacy Notice: - To read information as to how the League deals with information that it holds on teams, please click HERE.
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Important - please read:
Before setting a quiz, all question setters are requested to read the guidelines carefully and follow them. They have been put together by experienced players and setters and are designed to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable evening. In particular, adhere to the advice about the breadth of the rounds you set and keep the subject-matter general rather than narrowly focussed. If you would like any help or advice please contact a member of the committee.
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Players Wanted: - The Committee are aware that some teams continue to find it very difficult to recruit players to enable them to field full teams every Monday night. If any former players wish to resume playing or any other people would like to give it a go, could they please have a word with any member of the Committee - contact details of the Chair, Secretary and Treasurer are available here.