Halloween at Pressbox: $500 Sports Costume Contest

HALLOWEEN TAKES OVER PRESSBOX 🎃

Chicago, we're doing Halloween the Pressbox way.

Join us Saturday, October 31 for a Halloween night in Printers Row featuring drinks, music, late-night energy and a $500 Sports-Themed Costume Contest.

Come dressed as your favorite athlete, coach, referee, mascot, superfan, sports movie character, iconic sports moment — or get creative and give us something we haven't seen before.

🏆 $500 GRAND PRIZE

Think you've got the best sports-themed costume in the building?

Enter the Pressbox Halloween Costume Contest for your chance to take home $500 CASH.

Solo costumes and groups are welcome to participate. The $500 Grand Prize will be awarded to one winning entry.

Contest registration: 8:00–10:30 PM
Finalists announced: approximately 11:15 PM
Winner announced: approximately 11:30 PM

You must be present to win.

THE NIGHT

Expect a full Halloween takeover of Pressbox with music, cocktails, beer, food, Halloween decor, photo moments and plenty of costumes.

Saturday, October 31
8 PM–1 AM

📍 Pressbox
47 W. Polk St.
Chicago, IL 60605

TICKETS

Early Bird — $10
Limited quantity.

General Admission — $15

Final Release / Door — $20

Advance tickets are strongly encouraged. Admission at the door is subject to capacity.

COSTUME CONTEST RULES

The contest is open to ticketed guests age 21+. Costumes must have a recognizable sports connection to qualify for the $500 Grand Prize. Creativity is encouraged — athletes, teams, coaches, referees, mascots, sports movies, memorable sports moments and original sports-inspired concepts are all fair game.

Contestants must register on-site by the registration deadline and must be present when the winner is announced.

Pressbox reserves the right to determine contestant eligibility, finalists and the final winner.

Costumes may not include real or realistic weapons or anything that creates a safety hazard or significantly obstructs walkways or other guests.

One winning entry receives the $500 Grand Prize.

REFUND POLICY
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Tickets may be transferred to another guest. If the event is canceled by Pressbox, ticket holders will receive a refund.