Wrestlefest Chicago October 17-19 2025

I'm working today, but it's been pretty quiet so far. I'll try to drop in and see what's up. I might just have to sneak off to the side with my laptop if something comes up

All good - come on over

So glad to see all the interest in Dads vs Young Studs group action. We start at 1pm today and will keep the action going until 4pm. Address is 1629 N Hermitage Ave, it's a house and there is parking available on the street. We have 2 mats rooms and an open bedroom for wrestling action. There is a bathroom and shower available as well if guys need to clean up after wrestling. Front door is open so just walk in when you get here. Cheers -

Confirmed I will be able to attend. Open to wrestle whoever but I do like older guys so hopefully some of the “Dads” will be up to wrestle this 48 year old. 😜

**Reposted since I originally replied to someone else’s post**

Oooh something I might check out since I’m coming earlier than I antibacterial and planned into Chicago!

Confirmed I will be able to attend. Open to wrestle whoever but I do like older guys so hopefully some of the “Dads” will be up to wrestle this 48 year old. 😜

A reminder to everyone that Dads vs Young Studs open mats will take place on FRIDAY October 17th from 1-4pm at 1629 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, 60622 (Chicagopiledriver’s house).

I am hoping to attend. And could drive a few people to the evening event if needed.

I am still planning to attend.

awesome! see u next Friday

Again please note that this event has moved to FRIDAY OCT 17th from 1-4pm.

Based on the success of the Dads vs Young Studs group sessions at the New York and Toronto Wrestlefest events, we will be offering the same session for Chicago on Friday October 17th from 1-4pm at Chicagopiledriver's house (address: 1629 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60622). We will have two 12x12 mats for guys to wrestle.

The house location is about a 15-20 minute Uber ride from where Friday's Opening party is taking place. You can also take public transportation - both the bus and train lines run near my home.

It's an Open Mat session so guys will just approach guys they want to wrestle and go at it. Safe wrestling and respected limits are expectations for everyone who attends this event.

Message me here in this forum or send me a direct message if you have any questions.

It would be good to get an idea of how many guys may show up, so if you are planning to attend please let me know. Thanks

Thank you for hosting this event. I am still planning to attend.

Great - see u on Friday Oct 17th

Sounds like a lot of fun, count me in!

Great to hear SpeedoFighterAdam - see u there

I’d like to check it out. Maybe learn some moves!

Welcome, Spidey.

Any dads is interested in a 1 son vs 2 dads or a tag team with me and my roommate

Yes, TakodaR.

Again please note that this event has moved to FRIDAY OCT 17th from 1-4pm.

Based on the success of the Dads vs Young Studs group sessions at the New York and Toronto Wrestlefest events, we will be offering the same session for Chicago on Friday October 17th from 1-4pm at Chicagopiledriver's house (address: 1629 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60622). We will have two 12x12 mats for guys to wrestle.

The house location is about a 15-20 minute Uber ride from where Friday's Opening party is taking place. You can also take public transportation - both the bus and train lines run near my home.

It's an Open Mat session so guys will just approach guys they want to wrestle and go at it. Safe wrestling and respected limits are expectations for everyone who attends this event.

Message me here in this forum or send me a direct message if you have any questions.

It would be good to get an idea of how many guys may show up, so if you are planning to attend please let me know. Thanks

I'm in on this.

awesome! see u there

Scott, I'd like to attend as see some good matches..... Can I be an observer/audience member? Let me know if I can attend!

Thanks! Jim Casey (JCASEY773).

of course Casey - you are always welcome to attend

I plan to attend.

Son wants to join the fun

UPDATE: We are moving the Dads vs Young Studs Open Mats session to FRIDAY October 17th from 1-4pm due to the Open Mats session at Jackhammer on Saturday from 12N-3pm. Everything else remains the same -

Dads vs Young Studs Open Mats location: Chicagopiledriver's house 1629 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago 60622

chicagopiledriver, please add me to the list of Dads. Thank you.

Put me under the Dad's

I'm not sure where 40 falls on the dads vs young studs spectrum, but sign me up!

I'm interested if anyone wants to box! I could also try a bit of wrestling.

Based on the success of the Dads vs Young Studs group sessions at the New York and Toronto Wrestlefest events, we will be offering the same session for Chicago on Saturday October 18th from 2-4pm at Chicagopiledriver's house (address: 1629 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60622). We will have two 12x12 mats for guys to wrestle.

The house location is about a 15-20 minute Uber ride from where Friday's Opening party is taking place. You can also take public transportation - both the bus and train lines run near my home.

It's an Open Mat session so guys will just approach guys they want to wrestle and go at it. Safe wrestling and respected limits are expectations for everyone who attends this event.

Message me here in this forum or send me a direct message if you have any questions.

It would be good to get an idea of how many guys may show up, so if you are planning to attend please let me know. Thanks

If registration is not closed, I would like to attend. Got a couple of years of BJj experience but I still count as a young stud.

I'm interested! Add me to the Dads list, please, sir.

Same here please add

I am definitely interested