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Ryan Field Stadium Guide

Ryan Field · Evanston, IL

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The Venue
Ryan Field, home to Northwestern football since 1926, is one of the Big Ten's most intimate venues with a capacity of roughly 47,000.
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Size & Scale
Nestled in a leafy residential neighborhood in Evanston just blocks from Lake Michigan, it offers a charmingly understated college football experience.
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Getting In
The compact bowl provides excellent sightlines from nearly every seat, and visiting fans will appreciate the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that feels more like a classic college Saturday than a pressure cooker.
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What to Expect
A major renovation project is set to transform the facility, so catching a game at the current Ryan Field is a piece of living Big Ten history.
PRO TIP
Enter through the south gates for the shortest security lines and quickest access to concessions on game day.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
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