Wrestlefest Chicago October 17-19 2025 10/17/2025
- Organizerchicagopiledriver
- Date10/17/2025 12:00 PM
(Friday)
The event's time zone is based on its location. - Duration3 days
- Deadline to apply10/17/2025
(Friday) - Number of attendees227 attendees
- StateEvent completed
- Event locationChicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States USA - Illinois
SAVE THE DATE - WRESTLEFEST CHICAGO Friday, October 17 - Sunday, October 19, 2025
Website: https://wrestlefestchicago.com/
MF Chat Room: #Wrestlefest_Chicago
Inspired by our brothers in NYC, Toronto and Berlin, WRESTLEFEST CHICAGO will have a lineup of events to offer wrestlers from across the world a chance to to meet other wrestlers, show off your moves and gear, and meet like-minded people interested in all things wrestling - from submission, to freestyle, to pro and boxing.
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17th
Dads vs Young Studs Open Mats @ Chicagopiledriver's house
Time 1-4PM
see Forum chat tab for details
Opening Party at Hydrate Nightclub (no ticket required)
3458 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Time 6-9PM
Wear your wrestling gear!
Suggestions on where to go after the Opening party:
- Steamworks (gay bath house) 3246 N Halsted St
- Cell Block (gay bar) 3702 N Halsted St
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th
Open Mats 12N-3pm @ Jackhammer 6406 N Clark St (no ticket required). Erotic wrestling is allowed at this venue.
$12 per person paid at the door (they take cash, card, tap)
Check-in available for clothing change
Bar will be open for buying both alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks
Saturday Social Event at SoFo Tap (no ticket required)
4923 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Time 6-9PM
$5 drink specials, clothing check-in available ($2 cost), wear your wrestling gear
Suggestions on where to go after the SoFo Tap party:
- Jackhammer (gay bar) 6406 N Clark St
- Wil's Martini Lounge 1478 W Catalpa Ave
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17th
Brunch @ Savanna restaurant (no ticket required)
3334 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
11:30am start
We have a private room which holds about 40 people. First come, first serve. $30/person includes breakfast item + 1 drink
Afternoon party @ Arabwrestle123’s house
Time 1-3pm
see Forum chat tab for details
Wrap-up Party at Sidetrack (no ticket required)
3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Time 4-7PM
We will have a private space for our group. Wear your gear.
First drink is free (get a ticket from a Steering Committee member)
Gear Swap table will be available
TRAVEL INFO
Take a look at our recommended hotels and travel guide to start planning your trip:
Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace Hotel
3434 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
https://www.bestwestern.com/
Hotel Versey
644 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
https://www.hotelversey.com
Majestic Hotel
528 West Brompton Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60657
The Chicago Hotel Collection Wrigleyville
3475 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60657
Plus try AirBnB and VRBO
Gay Chicago Guide
https://chicago.gaycities.com/
STEERING COMMITTEE
Chicagopiledriver
WrestlerJay
Wrestlingotter
B Sprite
Jeffjcao
BJ Austin
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
Wrestlefest Chicago is not an official company or legal entity. This event page exists for promotional purposes only. Despite the event being listed under Chicagopiledriver's profile name, all events listed on this page, including but not limited to opening parties, gear nights, open mats, live shows, and closing parties are independently organized by individual venues, sponsors and members of the gay wrestling community. Chicagopiledriver bears no liability for any event, participant, or venue. By registering for this event, you agree to the liability policy as stated in this disclainer.
Wrestlefest Chicago October 17-19 2025There are no fees to attend Wrestlefest Chicago 2025, however individual social events (open mat, live wrestling show) will carry additional fees to cover facility rental costs.
- MSPTibs: Trying to go but need Saturday off of work. Hotels are bit expensive though. curious if someone might want to split hotel if I do go?
- headscissorschgonwburbs: hotel/suite split yes
- BeastieBen: I would split a hotel with anyone interested!!
- Jason7182: I will split a room with someone!
- WGWI22jr: I'm open to splitting a room
- DTBoxerman: Hey, as of right now I'm staying one night at City Suites Hotel on October 17th. Looking for boxing matches!
- AZFighter2: Hello! As of right now, still thinking of going, looking to split a room. It's my 3rd time to the Windy City in terms of travel.
10/06/2025 1:45 AM
jcasey773 (0 )
13 days agoWrestleFest Chicago 2025 was a great time! I went to 3 events and felt great about each! Scott and the rest of the steering committee did an outstanding job organizing and promoting the Fest! I thoroughly enjoyed the matches I saw at JackHammer in "The Hole"–guys were so pumped and into it! It was fun and exciting! Thanks for allowing me to be a part of it all!.... I enjoyed meeting new guys and talking about wrestling! Thanks! –Jim.