WRESTLEFEST TORONTO 2026 7/23/2026

GAY BEACH DAY - NEW FOR 2026
12:00pm - 4:00pm | HANLAN'S POINT BEACH
Spend the afternoon soaking up the sun with WrestleFest Toronto at Hanlan’s Point Beach, Toronto’s iconic queer beach and one of the city’s best summer hangouts. This is a fun, low-key way to meet other attendees, hang out by the water, and ease into the fest.

• Bring sunscreen, water (or other beverages), a towel, and whatever makes you feel beach-ready.
• We will head out from The Town Inn at 11:00am. Meet us in the lobby downstairs. For those joining us at the beach, we will post our location in the chat.
• Free to attend - no ticket or reservation needed

KICKOFF PARTY
6:00PM - 9:00PM | FLASH ON CHURCH
Join us as we officially kick off WrestleFest Toronto 2026! Get ready for a fun evening of activities including our signature arm wrestling competition, best singlet, World Cup of wrestling, and live matches! Join in the fun or simply come and mingle with your fellow wrestlers.

• Free to attend - no ticket or reservation needed

STEAM & HEAT: SEXY LIVE WRESTLING AFTERPARTY - NEW FOR 2026
9:30PM - 11:30PM | STEAMWORKS BATHS
Keep the heat going after the Kickoff Party with Steam & Heat, our sexy live wrestling afterparty and a WrestleFest first! Cheer on your favourite wrestlers as they face off in a series of fun, sexy, and sensual live matches that push the limits and turn up the heat. Let loose, explore, and keep the fun going well into the evening.

• WrestleFest Toronto wristband holders receive $10 off entry (Admission starting at $20 for a locker and access to the show & facilities - regular $30)
• No advanced purchase required - pay at the door
• SteamWorks is Toronto’s iconic gay sauna, with full access to facilities like the gym, sauna, steam room, and dark rooms included with entry.
• Clothing is optional inside the venue, though most guests wear towels while moving through the space.
• Please note that no alcohol is permitted at SteamWorks and bar service is not available.

THE MAIN EVENT - LIVE WRESTLING & OPEN MAT - NEW FOR 2026
4:00PM - 9:00PM | BUDDIES IN BAD TIMES THEATRE
Join us for our biggest WrestleFest event...actually THE biggest WrestleFest event yet! We're brining you full evening filled with live performances, open mats for you to wrestle, plus a bar and lounge area to hang with your fellow fighters. We got space for over 100, so you'll be in good company! Don't miss out on the biggest gay wrestling event of the summer.

• 6 live wrestling matches
• Over 5 hours of open mat time
• Exclusive bar and lounge area for you to hang with your fellow fighters
• Space for over 100!

TAKEDOWN: NIGHTCLUB TAKEOVER
10:00PM - 5:00AM | BUNKER
Join WrestleFest Toronto and PitBull as we turn up the hear, taking over Bunker (Toronto's hottest new gay venue) in our singlets, jock straps, and other sexy wrestling gear. Get ready to dance the night away with the city's hottest DJs running marathons set that will leave you sweaty and begging for more on the middle of the dance floor. Don't miss all the fun on the dance floor and in the dark room as PitBull puts on another legendary party!!

• Tickets to go on sale by PitBull. Stay tuned for more info.

SUMBIT (OIL & EROTIC WRESTLING + COCKFIGHTING TOURNAMENT) - NEW FOR 2026
1:00PM - 6:00PM | COCK BAR (Located above Flash on Church)
This is your chance to let loose, get playful, and explore the sexier side of wrestling in a fun, low-pressure environment. This open-format session will feature space for erotic wrestling, oil wrestling, and individual play rooms for those looking to take things more private 😉. Whether you’re stepping onto the mats, watching the action, or testing out a fantasy with someone new, this is a welcoming space to connect and explore. Come ready to get sweaty and...submit in this WrestleFest first!

• Ask MadeInCanada about joining the cockfighting tournament
• Consent is ongoing and mandatory at all times. Any threatening behaviour will lead to immediate removal and a permanent ban from all WrestleFest Toronto events.
• No alcohol permitted on the mat areas
• $10 | Tickets to go on sale in June (limited door tickets may be available pending availability)

BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED BOXING CLASS - NEW FOR 2026
2:30 - 3:30pm | KINGSWAY BOXING (ticket required to attend)
Glove up for a fun and friendly boxing class led by our very own NikeHighTops, a Boxing Ontario certified instructor with over a decade of experience. Open to all levels, this session is perfect whether you're trying boxing for the first time, brushing up on your technique, or honing your skills. Expect a low-pressure, welcoming environment where its you and the heavy bags (no sparring required). Attendees can join the class only or purchase a gym pass to access workout equipment, sauna, and cold plunge after the session.

• Tickets to be sold by Kingsway Boxing. Stay tuned for details. Contact NikeHighTops for any questions.
• This is a sport and technique-focused class held in a professional training environment. All participants are expected to conduct themselves respectfully and appropriately, just as they would in any professional fitness or martial arts class. This is not an erotic or play-based event, and any sexualized behaviour, inappropriate conduct, or boundary-pushing will not be tolerated. Anyone who does not respect the class environment, the instructors, or other participants WILL be asked to leave and may face a permanent ban from any future WrestleFest Toronto events.

BEGINNER-FRIENDLY GRAPPLING CLASS
3:30pm - 4:30pm | NAKA MMA (ticket required to attend)
Curious about grappling or looking to build your skills in a welcoming environment? Join our beginner-friendly class for a fun, low-pressure environment to learn foundational grappling techniques from a local member of the LGBT community who is a judo brown belt and BJJ blue belt with over 10 years of training experience. Whether you’re stepping onto the mats for the first time or already have experience, the class will be structured so everyone can participate comfortably. Techniques can also be modified for more advanced learners who want to refine their skills and get more out of the session.

• $15 (class and open mat included)
• This is a sport and technique-focused class held in a professional training environment. All participants are expected to conduct themselves respectfully and appropriately, just as they would in any professional fitness or martial arts class. This is not an erotic or play-based event, and any sexualized behaviour, inappropriate conduct, or boundary-pushing will not be tolerated. Anyone who does not respect the class environment, the instructors, or other participants WILL be asked to leave and may face a permanent ban from any future WrestleFest Toronto events.

OPEN MAT
4:30PM - 7:00PM | NAKA MMA (tickets required to attend - limited door tickets may be available pending capacity)
Practice techniques, roll with other attendees, and keep building your skills in a fun, friendly environment. This is a great chance to connect with other WrestleFest participants, try what you learned, and enjoy some low-pressure mat time with people of different experience levels. Whether you’re brand new to grappling or have been training for years, the open mat is designed to be welcoming, social, and beginner-friendly. Participants are encouraged to communicate clearly, respect each other’s comfort levels, and roll at a pace that works for both partners.

• $5 (tickets to go on sale in June)
• This is a sport and technique-focused class held in a professional training environment. (see disclaimer above)

PUMP UP PARTY
7:00PM - 10:00PM | THE WELL
Start the night off at our Pump Up Party, a casual pre-party bringing us together before we takeover the night. Come mingle, meet your fellow fighters.

JOCKS & SOCKS
10:00PM - 2:00AM | THE ZONE (entrance next to Crews & Tangos)
Grab your favourite jock and let loose after an action packed day of wrestling and boxing.

Tickets to be sold by GayStuffToronto. Stay tuned for details.

OPEN MAT
10:00AM - 12:00PM | NAKA MMA (tickets required to attend - limited door tickets may be available pending capacity)
Practice techniques, roll with other attendees, and keep building your skills in a fun, friendly environment. This is a great chance to connect with other WrestleFest participants, try what you learned, and enjoy some low-pressure mat time with people of different experience levels. Whether you’re brand new to grappling or have been training for years, the open mat is designed to be welcoming, social, and beginner-friendly. Participants are encouraged to communicate clearly, respect each other’s comfort levels, and roll at a pace that works for both partners.

• $5 (tickets to go on sale in June)
• * This is a sport and technique-focused class held in a professional training environment. All participants are expected to conduct themselves respectfully and appropriately, just as they would in any professional fitness or martial arts class. This is not an erotic or play-based event, and any sexualized behaviour, inappropriate conduct, or boundary-pushing will not be tolerated. Anyone who does not respect the training environment, the instructors, or other participants WILL be asked to leave and may face a permanent ban from any future WrestleFest Toronto events.

BOXING BOOTCAMP - NEW FOR 2026
10:30AM - 11:30AM | NAKA MMA (included in open mat ticket)
Get ready to end your weekend on a high note. In boxing bootcamp, it's you vs. you with the heavy bags. Learn some boxing techniques and work up a sweat with some great beats. The bootcamp will be led by our very own NikeHighTops, a Boxing Ontario certified instructor with over a decade of experience. Open to all levels.

• This is a sport and technique-focused class held in a professional training environment. (see disclaimer above)

CLOSING SOCIAL & LIVE WRESTLING
12:00pm - 3:00pm | THE WELL (free for all attendees - no ticket required)
Close out your WrestleFest Toronto experience on a high note as we come together for one last casual party. Come mingle with your fellow wrestlings one last time in a fun and social environment. Throughout the event, live wrestling demos will keep the energy up and give you action you'll remember long after WrestleFest Toronto.