# F1 Arcade Coming to Chicago

**Source:** Replay Magazine  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2026-06-05  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.replaymag.com/f1-arcade-coming-to-chicago/

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## Analysis

F1 Arcade, a racing simulator chain officially designed with Formula 1, is opening a new location in Chicago's River North neighborhood this summer. The venue will feature 70 full-motion racing simulators, a full-service bar, and a food menu. This represents continued U.S. expansion for the brand beyond existing locations in Boston, Las Vegas, and Atlanta.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] F1 Arcade is opening in Chicago's River North neighborhood this summer — _Stated directly in article; sourced from Timeout reporting_
- [HIGH] The Chicago location will have 70 full-motion racing simulators designed in conjunction with Formula 1 — _Stated directly in article_
- [HIGH] The venue will be located in the former Rock Bottom Brewery space at 1 W. Grand Ave. — _Stated directly in article_
- [HIGH] F1 Arcade currently operates locations in Boston, Las Vegas, and Atlanta in the U.S. — _Stated directly in article_
- [HIGH] The venue will offer an 'Octane Bar' with a food menu featuring Wagyu beef sliders and a seafood tower — _Stated directly in article_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| F1 Arcade | company | Racing simulator arcade chain officially designed in conjunction with Formula 1; expanding U.S. locations |
| Chicago River North | location | Neighborhood in Chicago where new F1 Arcade location is opening |
| Rock Bottom Brewery | location | Former venue space at 1 W. Grand Ave. being converted to F1 Arcade |
| Boston | location | Existing F1 Arcade location in U.S. |
| Las Vegas | location | Existing F1 Arcade location in U.S. |
| Atlanta | location | Existing F1 Arcade location in U.S. |

### Signals

- **[venue_signal]** F1 Arcade expanding into Chicago market, a major U.S. metropolitan area, as part of broader U.S. growth strategy (confidence: high) — Chicago opening confirmed for summer with 70 simulators; follows Boston, Las Vegas, Atlanta openings

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## Transcript

The F1 Arcade chain is bringing their racing action to Chicago’s River North neighborhood this summer, Timeout reports. The venue will have 70 full-motion racing simulators, which are designed in conjunction with Formula 1. The arcade will be inside the former Rock Bottom Brewery space at 1 W. Grand Ave. and is also set to offer the full-service “Octane Bar” and a food menu featuring Wagyu beef sliders and a seafood tower. In the U.S., F1 Arcade is also in Boston, Las Vegas and Atlanta. Learn more at www.f1arcade.com.

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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-06-05 | Item ID: 8976b619-3778-468e-8471-2e440d654c22*