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Follow the latest news and stories about the new Ryan Field project — from construction milestones and community partnerships to fan experiences and donor impact.

Construction on Northwestern's new Ryan Field making good progress
Northwestern's new Ryan Field is changing the game and setting the standard for college football stadiums.
8/6/2025

Exclusive Stadiums & Real Estate First Look Inside Northwestern's $862 Million New Ryan Field
FOS got an exclusive tour of the $862 million development alongside Pat Ryan Jr., CEO of Ryan Sports Development, which is leading the project.
7/19/2025

Northwestern Reveals New Photos of Ryan Field Stadium Construction
The New Ryan Field is just over a year away from hosting Big Ten football games, and as the grand opening gets closer, the collection of steel beams is finally beginning to resemble the Northwestern Wildcats' future home.
7/11/2025

Ryan Field one year after groundbreaking
Ryan Field is taking shape as home to a new era in Wildcat athletics and a dynamic gathering place for both the Northwestern and Evanston communities.
7/8/2025

Ryan Field will host sporting events for ETHS and other local teams
Press conference announces events and programming for 'second anchor tenant' to Northwestern's stadium
6/26/2025

Chicago-area schools and organizations announced as second anchor tenant of new Ryan Field
It's been one year since Northwestern broke ground on the new Ryan Field, and a creative approach is being taken to bring in a second anchor tenant to the soon-to-be brand new college football stadium.
6/25/2025

A Bold New Vision for College Football Unveiled at Northwestern
Northwestern University and the Ryan Family officially unveiled the first public look at the new Ryan Field, a state-of-the-art $850 million sports and entertainment venue set to become a landmark for college football and Chicago.
11/18/2024