F1 Arcade Coming to Chicago

Replay Magazine·article·analyzed·Jun 5, 2026

Analysis

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TL;DR

F1 Arcade opens Chicago River North location with 70 racing simulators this summer.

Summary

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

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

Entities

F1 ArcadecompanyChicago River NorthlocationRock Bottom BrewerylocationBostonlocationLas VegaslocationAtlantalocation

Signals

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

Transcript

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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.