Wrestlefest Chicago October 17-19 2025 10/17/2025

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SAVE THE DATE - WRESTLEFEST CHICAGO Friday, October 17 - Sunday, October 19 2025

Website: https://wrestlefestchicago.com/

Inspired by our brothers in NYC, Toronto and Berlin, WRESTLEFEST CHICAGO will have a lineup of events to offer wrestlers from across the world a chance to to meet other wrestlers, show off your moves and gear, and meet like-minded people interested in all things wrestling - from submission, to freestyle, to pro and boxing.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, October 17
Opening Party at Hydrate Nightclub (no ticket required)
3458 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Starts at 6PM
Wear your wrestling gear!

Saturday, October 18
Open Mats - TBD 12N-4PM

Saturday Social Event at SoFo Tap (no ticket required)
4923 N Clark St 1st floor, Chicago, IL 60640
Starts at 6PM

Sunday, October 17
Brunch Event - TBD
Open Mats - TBD

Wrap-up Party at Sidetrack (no ticket required)
3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Starts at 4PM

TRAVEL INFO

Take a look at our recommended hotels and travel guide to start planning your trip:

Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace Hotel
3434 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
https://www.bestwestern.com/

Hotel Versey
644 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
https://www.hotelversey.com/

Gay Chicago Guide
https://chicago.gaycities.com/

STEERING COMMITTEE
Chicagopiledriver
WrestlerJay
Wrestlingotter
B Sprite
Jeffjcao
PiledriverVA

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

Wrestlefest Chicago is not an official company or legal entity. This event page exists for promotional purposes only. Despite the event being listed under Chicagopiledriver's profile name, all events listed on this page, including but not limited to opening parties, gear nights, open mats, live shows, and closing parties are independently organized by individual venues, sponsors and members of the gay wrestling community. Chicagopiledriver bears no liability for any event, participant, or venue. By registering for this event, you agree to the liability policy as stated in this disclainer.

Fees

There are no fees to attend Wrestlefest Chicago 2025, however individual social events (open mat, live wrestling show) will carry additional fees to cover facility rental costs.

Quick Chat
  • MSPTibs: Trying to go but need Saturday off of work. Hotels are bit expensive though. curious if someone might want to split hotel if I do go?
  • headscissorschgonwburbs: hotel/suite split yes
Event Overview
  • Organizerchicagopiledriver
  • Date
    10/17/2025 12:00 PM
    (Friday, in 112 days)
    The event's time zone is based on its location.
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Deadline to apply
    10/17/2025
    (Friday, in 112 days)
  • Number of attendees
    114 attendees
  • State
    Awaiting applicants
  • Event location
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States USA - Illinois
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