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

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Event Overview

Organizerchicagopiledriver
Date
10/02/2026 12:00 PM
(Friday, in 51 days)
The event's time zone is based on its location.
Duration
3 days
Deadline to apply
10/02/2026
(Friday, in 51 days)
Number of attendees
288 attendees
State
Awaiting applicants
Event location
Chicago USA - Illinois

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Event Description

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
Gemini609
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-5pm @ Jackhammer 6406 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626. Erotic wrestling allowed.

Social Event 8PM - "Takeover at The Eagle" 4713 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Wear your singlet - our group will be in the upstairs open patio area.

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 (has the lowest rates)

Fees

Fees will be outlined at a later date. Most events will be free to enter.

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Wrestlefest Chicago October 2-4 2026

Quick Chat

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!
chicagopiledriver: more detail have been added to each tab - outlining what is happening each day
Firedancer: This will be my first wrestling event I’m excited
sweatyfuntaps: I’m so looking forward to my first big gay wrestling event! I’m hoping to be a jobber for 3-4 dom/heel guys. I need to get tied up & used.
DTBoxerman: Looking for boxers!