The Eagle NYC proudly hosts & sponsors Mr. Eagle NYC, who represents New York City at International Mr. Leather Competition (IML) hosted in Chicago every May. The annual Mr. Eagle NYC Contest is held in Fall at The Eagle NYC. That’s October 3rd, 4th and 5th of this year.
The upcoming Mr. Eagle NYC 2026 Contest Weekend begins Friday, October 3, 2025, with a Meet & Greet @ 10pm. The Contest shall take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, @ 9pm. Celebrations for the Victory Party will be hosted on our roof deck @ 7pm, Sunday, October 5, 2025.
CONTEST JUDGES
Zephyr, Mr. Eagle NYC 2025
Robert Valin, Mr. Eagle NYC 2005
Markus Andersson, Team Eagle/NYC Rubber Club
Nick Zuko, Mr. Chicago Leather, 2013
Troy Anicete, Mr. San Francisco Leather 2003
SUPPORT
Derek Danton – Contest Coordinator
Brian Kent – Mr. Eagle NYC 2004, Emcee
Christophe Andre, Mr. Eagle NYC 2006, Tallymaster
Susan Weinstein – Sign Interpreter
Hilary S. Napoleone Williams, Mr Ebony Leather 2001 – Den Daddy
Junior – Judges Boy
10 PM You will meet the 5 judges, the contest coordinator and the other contestants and you will draw your contestant number. This is a good time to ask the judges questions about anything you are unsure about and to make a good first impression. Former Mr. Eagles will also be present to answer any questions you may have. Use this opportunity to make your contest experience more productive.
Interview (200 Points): This section of the contest is closed to the public. Call time for interview portion at the Eagle. Itās a good idea to get to the Eagle no later than 5:30pm.
7PMInterview begins in contestant order (previously selected). Interviews are to be held one contestant at a time and will be no longer than 12 minutes each. There is a minimum score that must be attained to move on to the next section of the contest. Contestants are released following the end of interviews. A meal will be provided.
9PMCall time for the contestants with all belongings and clothing. This section of the contest is open to the public.
10PMThe Contest Begins!
Section 1 – Introductions in Bar/Cruise Wear (75 Points): In this section, you will be introducing yourself to the audience as directed. You will be wearing bar/cruise wear. This is an outļ¬t that you might be wearing when you are at a leather bar and cruising. This is more casual than Formal Leathers. You will come out one at a time and then as a group at the end for comparison judging.
Section 2 – Jock and Question (75 Points): This is the audienceās favorite section. You will appear onstage in jock wear. Usually a leather or fabric jock is used here. This section is to determine how comfortable you are in your natural skin. Have fun and be sexy! The question is a pop question that is used to test your wit and quickness. Have fun. This is not meant to trick you but rather to have fun with you. As before, you will come out at the end as a group for the comparison judging.
Section 3 – Formal/Dress Leathers and Speech (150 Points): In this section, you will be wearing your formal or dress leather. You have 3 minutes to give a speech on the topic of your choice. Being political or controversial is not necessary. Just beĀ you. Your speech will be much more effective if it is not read so you are encouraged to memorize it to the point that the delivery is natural. As before, you will come out at the end as a group for comparison judging.
THE BOTTOM LINE IS TO BE WHO YOU ARE AND NOT WHAT YOU THINK MR EAGLE SHOULD BE. WEAR WHAT FEELS NATURAL TO YOU AND THAT WHICH REFLECTS YOUR PERSONALITY.
The deadline for applying to Mr. Eagle NYC 2026 Contest is September 30, 2025. Please click below for the application and release forms if you wish to compete. Both must be duly filled, signed, and returned to us in order to enter the contest. Once signed, you may either send both the fillable pdf forms via regular mail to the address on the release form or fill pdf and email to MREAGLENYC