Flippers, Fun & IFPA Points: Chicago Billiard Cafe Is Hosting a Pinball Tournament Right in Portage Park
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Portage Park ·
Portage Park's game night scene is about to get seriously competitive. Chicago Billiard Cafe at 5935 W. Irving Park Rd. is hosting its next Stern Army Pinball Tournament on Thursday, August 21st — and whether you're a seasoned flipper wizard or a casual player who just loves the lights and sounds, this one is open to all skill levels.
The format is friendly but official: sign-up kicks off at 7pm with play starting at 7:30pm. Entry costs just $5, and the tournament is an IFPA-sanctioned event — meaning players can earn real International Flipper Pinball Association ranking points alongside the prizes provided by Stern Pinball, one of the most iconic names in the game. It's the kind of only-in-the-neighborhood evening that reminds you why Portage Park's Irving Park corridor keeps pulling people in.
Chicago Billiard Cafe has long been a beloved hangout on the Northwest Side, and events like this prove it's still finding fresh ways to bring the community together. If you've been looking for a reason to get off the couch on a Thursday night, this is it. Have you played in a Stern Army tournament before, or is this your first time hearing about competitive pinball in Portage Park? Let the Socialhood community know — and tag a neighbor who needs to sign up!
Sources:
1. https://www.portageparkchamber.org/events-calendar