Wrestlefest Chicago October 2-4 2026 10/02/2026
- Organizerchicagopiledriver
- Date10/02/2026 12:00 PM
(Friday, in 99 days)
The event's time zone is based on its location. - Duration3 days
- Deadline to apply10/02/2026
(Friday, in 99 days) - Number of attendees217 attendees
- StateAwaiting applicants
- Event locationChicago USA - Illinois
The 2nd WF Chicago event will take place October 2-4 2026. We are excited to welcome everyone to Chicago for a weekend of wrestling, socializing and having a great time. Below is a general outline for the weekend of events. There is a tab for each day of activities with more details. If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to one of the Steering Committee members:
Chicagopiledriver
BJ Austin
B Sprite
Jeffjcao
WrestlerJay
Wrestlingotter
Friday October 2nd
"Dads & Lads" Open Mats 1-4PM @ Chicagopiledriver's house 1629 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Opening Night Party 6-9pm @ Hydrate Nightclub 3458 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657. No entry fee - wear your singlets or favorite wrestling gear.
Saturday, October 3rd
Open Mats 12N-4pm @ Jackhammer 6406 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626. Erotic wrestling allowed.
Social Event (time TBD)
Sunday, October 4th
Wrap-up Party 4-7PM @ Sidetrack Video Bar 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657.
HOTELS (see Hotel tab for more information)
Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace Hotel
Hotel Versey Chicago Lincoln Park
Fees will be outlined at a later date. Most events will be free to enter.
Wrestlefest Chicago October 2-4 2026- PolarDad: Eager to find out more details. When will we know the venues?
- KYboxer: Anyone interested in boxing?
- chicagopiledriver: Venues will probably be announced by June or July at the latest
- chicagopiledriver: we are adding more detail about the schedule this week
- txgrappleguy60: New to wrestling a real rookie looking for a ruthless heel to teach me some holds!
- Halfcain46: Eager to see all the open mats!
JockFighter (7 )
5 days agoI am trying to recruit 4 people for a grappling match vs me. I want to see how much punishment I can take, multiple submissions and chokeholds. And then at the end, all opponents can finish on me.
Inquire within and DM, please dont be offended if not accepted for this private 4v1 job.
nikeWr3stlr (55)
21 days agoI’m thinking of going! anyone want to share a room? I have a portable mat I can certainly bring too!
kooldood (1)
5/15/2026 11:03 PMI’m going, will be my 1st event, hope to wrestie as many opponents as possible.
GrapplinBear (11 )
4/03/2026 2:20 AMI’m in. Booked room and airfare!!
Slater Jackson (45 )
3/29/2026 8:53 PMWill be my first WrestleFest! Looking for pro minded fun matches!