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F1 Arcade Coming to Chicago

Replay Magazine·article·analyzed·Jun 5, 2026
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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

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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.