Wrestlefest Chicago
Wrestlefest Events
Wrestlefest Chicago 2026

One Weekend. Three Days. All Wrestlefest.

Friday

Opening Night in Boystown

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No fee Wristbands pickup Gear welcome

Opening Party

Hydrate Nightclub

3458 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

We kick off the weekend at Hydrate with drinks, music, bartenders, and plenty of time to meet other wrestlers. There is no event fee, guests are encouraged to wear singlets or other wrestling gear, and this is where official Wrestlefest wristbands and name tags get handed out.

After the party
  • Clothes check at the bar makes it easy to strip down for the party.
  • Steamworks is nearby at 3246 N Halsted St.
  • Cell Block and Roscoe’s Tavern are easy after-hours options.
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Saturday

The Big Saturday Run

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12-5 PM 21+ Open mats

Singlet Saturday

Jackhammer

6404 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626

Jackhammer is a 21+ LGBTQIA+ bar in Rogers Park, and the open mats take over its lower level, The Hole, for the afternoon. Submission, pro, erotic, and other fetish wrestling styles are all welcome, whether you want to wrestle, watch, or just spend time around the action.

What to know
  • Any kind of wrestling gear works here.
  • Clothes check is available for a small fee.
  • The bar serves alcoholic drinks, non-alcoholic drinks, and bottled water.
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8-11 PM Nightlife Meet Fighter meetup

Takeover The Eagle

Eagle

4713 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

Saturday night moves over to the Eagle for a singlet-and-gear meetup with the Meet Fighter crowd. Wear a singlet or any kinky gear you like, settle into the designated bar section, catch the drag show, and stay as the energy turns kinkier later in the evening.

Night plan
  • Singlets and other gear are encouraged.
  • Meet Fighter can gather at the designated section of the bar.
  • The night starts social and gets wilder later on.
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Sunday

Sunday Cooldown and Goodbyes

Sunday morning Seminar + open mats Sports grappling

Sports Training Session

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We are planning a sports training session with a seminar and open mats for anyone who would like to train sport grappling outside of a kink or fetish context. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, freestyle wrestling, folkstyle wrestling, and related disciplines are all welcome.

Interested in joining?
  • Register in advance to receive the session location.
  • The session is intended for training, technique, and open-mat rounds.
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Free first hour drinks Private space Showtunes Sunday

Closing Party

Sidetrack

3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

Sidetrack hosts the wrap-up party with a private space for everyone to say goodbye and wind down together. There is no entry fee, drinks are free for the first hour, and guests can come in a singlet, wrestling gear, or whatever feels right for an easy Sunday close.

Stay out after
  • Sunday at Sidetrack leans into its showtunes tradition.
  • Drew’s on Halsted is nearby at 3201 N Halsted St.
  • Mia Francesca and Las Mananitas both work for a last dinner stop.
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