F1® Arcade Chicago
Opening Summer 2026
F1® Arcade Chicago is bringing high-speed excitement to the windy city!
Opening in River North at the old Rock Bottom Brewery, get ready to gather your crew, sip on handcrafted cocktails (or mocktails), and take the wheel in a state-of-the-art Formula 1® simulator for an adrenaline-fueled adventure like no other. Whether you're a casual fan or a die-hard racing enthusiast, F1® Arcade Chicago delivers the thrill of the track in an electrifying social setting.
Get ready to race, refuel, and reignite your competitive side. The countdown is on Chicago!
River North
1 W Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60610
PICK YOUR RACE MODE
Our simulators are top-of-the-line, designed to emulate the thrills of F1® racing. Team up or go head to head. Hop on with your friends or family and experience the excitement and the full-motion of a Formula One® car as you drive around the world's most iconic tracks.
HEAD TO HEAD: up to 3 drivers
For smaller group sizes, challenge your friends, family and colleagues to find out who will earn top spot on the podium. These fast-paced, intense races are perfect for you and a few other racers.
TEAM RACING: 4 or more drivers
This is the most exhilarating way to experience F1® Arcade. Your group will be divided into teams, with each team competing for points. Cheer on your fellow teammates while eating and drinking throughout your session. Starting from 1 hour depending on your group size.
Private Events & Celebrations
Chicago’s newest events venue is here. If you’re hosting a team-building event, birthday or corporate party, we have the perfect space for any occasion. We’ll take care of all the details and our dedicated Events Team will ensure you have an unforgettable, customised event at F1® Arcade Chicago. Book our private room for up to 90 guests or the full venue for over 500 - the choice is yours!
FOOD & DRINK
Of all the restaurants in Chicago, only F1® Arcade pairs chef-crafted food and cocktails with a fully immersive racing experience. Fuel up with everything from crave-worthy bar snacks and sharing platters to bold tacos, burgers, and expertly mixed drinks, all made with high-quality ingredients. Come hungry, race hard, and make your visit as memorable off the track as it is on it.
Join an F1® Watch Party in Chicago
Whether you’re an F1® fan or just getting into the sport, sign up now to be at F1® Arcade Chicago's first Watch Party in 2026. Come with your family, on a date or with your F1®-obsessed bestie and enjoy cocktails (or mocktails) whilst you experience the electrifying atmosphere as the teams battle it out on track. Sign up now for 2026.
ARCADE HUB
The Arcade Hub is the center of your F1® Arcade universe. Sure, it's a place to add your name and photograph so they will be seen in game, but it does so much more. Sign up to be the first to know when you can set up your Driver Profile and start earning Arcadians. Arcadians are the F1® Arcade in game credit system.
