Wrestlefest Chicago October 2-4 2026 10/02/2026

OPENING NIGHT PARTY 6-9pm @ HYDRATE NIGHTCLUB 3458 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

We kick-off the weekend with a party at Hydrate. There is NO FEE for the party, just pay for your drinks and tip your bartenders. Feel free to wear your favorite singlet or wrestling gear to the party. There will be a clothes check service at the bar so you can easily strip down. The official WF Chicago wristbands and name tags will be given out at this event. Enjoy the music, meeting other wrestlers, and connecting with friends for the evening.

Some suggestions for after the party:

Challenge someone to a match at the Opening Party and go back to your hotel room to wrestle :)

Check out Steamworks - Chicago's legendary bath house located just down the street from Hydrate at 3246 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

Gay friendly bars nearby:
Cell Block 3702 N Halsted St
Roscoe's Tavern 3356 N Halsted St