Ryan Field

1501 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201

35,000capacity

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Gameday guide

Verified Sep 7, 2026

Parking

Street and campus parking near the new stadium is limited. Official parking instructions are posted by Northwestern Athletics for each home date.

Transit & shuttle

CTA Purple Line to Central Street and Metra Union Pacific North to Evanston are the main rail options.

Clear-bag policy

A clear-bag policy is published on the official athletics gameday page. Confirm the current permitted bag types and exact size limits with that page before you travel.

Tailgating

Tailgating rules for the new stadium are published by Northwestern Athletics. Neighborhood restrictions apply.

Visitor section

Visitor tickets are sold through the visiting athletic department. The home ticket office assigns the visiting allotment; location can change by opponent.

Accessibility

Accessible seating, companion seats, accessible parking, and guest services are offered. Buy ADA tickets through the official ticket office and arrive early at the designated accessible entrance.

Policies can change between verification and kickoff. Confirm time-sensitive details with the venue.

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