Northwestern students take in the scene from the student section before the inaugural game at the new Ryan Field in Evanston between Northwestern and Penn State on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)A statue of Pat Ryan (cq) greets fans as they arrive for the inaugural game between Northwestern and Penn State at the new Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.(Chris Sweda/baiduhai)A player warms up on the new Ryan Field in Evanston before the start of a game between Northwestern and Penn State on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. Fridays event was the inaugural game at Ryan Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Northwestern runs onto the field as the team is introduced before taking on Penn State at the new Ryan Field in Evanston on Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Northwestern students cheer at kickoff of a game against Penn State at the new Ryan Field on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Northwestern runs onto the field as the team is introduced before taking on Penn State at the new Ryan Field in Evanston on Oct. 2, 2026. Friday's event was the inaugural game at Ryan Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Fireworks are set off in the fourth quarter of a Northwestern-Penn State game at the new Ryan Field on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles (0) celebrates after a victory over Penn State at the new Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Northwestern celebrates after their victory over Penn State at the new Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Northwestern celebrates after their victory over Penn State at the new Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)A mural featuring the eyes of a cat is seen as the Northwestern band plays in the fourth quarter of a game between Northwestern and Penn State at the new Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)An image of the new Ryan Field in Evanston is cast on the big screen before a game between Northwestern and Penn State on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Fans watch as Northwestern huddles up before the start of their game against Penn State at the new Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Northwestern players interact with the student section after a victory over Penn State at the new Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)An image of the new Ryan Field in Evanston is cast on the big screen before a game between Northwestern and Penn State on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Northwestern fans in the student section help to create a light show by holding up their phones in the fourth quarter of a game against Penn State at the new Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)A Northwestern fan cheers in the third quarter of a game against Penn State at the new Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Pat Ryan enjoys the official ribbon cutting for the opening of the new Ryan Field in Evanston prior to a game between Northwestern and Penn State on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)A statue of Pat Ryan (cq) greets fans as they arrive for the inaugural game between Northwestern and Penn State at the new Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.(Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Northwestern and Penn State fans arrive at the new Ryan Field in Evanston prior to Northwestern’s inaugural game at the stadium on Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Northwestern runs onto the field as the team is introduced before taking on Penn State at the new Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. Fridays event was the inaugural game at Ryan Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Northwestern runs onto the field as the team is introduced before taking on Penn State at the new Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. Fridays event was the inaugural game at Ryan Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Northwestern University President Mung Chiang (right) chats with Shirley Ryan (left) at the opening of the new Ryan Field in Evanston before a game between Northwestern and Penn State on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Northwestern cheerleaders try to get the crowd motivated in the second quarter of a game against Penn State at the new Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Players warm up as fans start to take their seats before a game between Northwestern and Penn State at the new Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)From left, Pat Ryan Jr., Edward Keegan and Bryan Schabel sit at the 50-yard line in the 100-level seats at Northwestern University’s new Ryan Field on Sept. 14, 2026, in Evanston. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)Workers make adjustments to the colorful video scoreboard at Northwestern University’s new Ryan Field on Sept. 14, 2026, in Evanston. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)Northwestern's nearly finished Ryan Field on Sept. 14, 2026, in Evanston. The new stadium features 35,000 seats and an $875 million price tag. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)Seats in the loft level seating area at Northwestern University’s new Ryan Field are viewed Sept. 14, 2026, in Evanston. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)Pat Ryan Jr., CEO of Ryan Sports Development, who is leading the development of the stadium, stands on the 50-yard line at Northwestern University’s new Ryan Field on Sept. 14, 2026, in Evanston. It is still under construction and officially opens Oct. 2, 2026. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)The south entrance to Ryan Field features a vintage subway tile wall at Northwestern University’s new Ryan Field on Sept. 14, 2026, in Evanston. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)A view of the field from the Field Club at Northwestern University’s new Ryan Field is seen Sept. 14, 2026. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)The view from the upper 200-level seats at Northwestern University’s nearly-finished Ryan Field. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)The wide main concourse at Northwestern University’s new Ryan Field is seen Sept. 14, 2026, in Evanston. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)Pat Ryan Jr. walks through Northwestern’s new Ryan Field during construction on Nov. 21, 2025, in Evanston. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)Northwestern’s new Ryan Field on July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)Northwestern’s new Ryan Field, shown here inside the stadium in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)Workers work on the seating areas, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, during construction of the new Ryan Field, the playing surface field, has been installed at the stadium. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai) Northwestern University EvanstonNorthwestern’s new Ryan Field, shown here amid construction in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)Workers continue their construction in Northwestern’s new Ryan Field in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)Workers continue their construction outside of Northwestern’s new Ryan Field in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)Cranes and scaffolding rise outside of Northwestern’s new Ryan Field in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)Workers continue their construction outside of Northwestern’s new Ryan Field in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)A worker carries supplies during construction on Northwestern’s new Ryan Field in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)Workers continue their construction in Northwestern’s new Ryan Field in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)Workers continue their construction in Northwestern’s new Ryan Field in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)Cranes and scaffolding rise outside of Northwestern’s new Ryan Field in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)Workers continue their construction in Northwestern’s new Ryan Field in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)Northwestern’s Dan and Susan Jones Family Head Football Coach Chip Kelly speaks to the media on the field of Northwestern’s new Ryan Field amid construction in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)Northwestern’s offensive coordinator Chip Kelly speaks to the media on the field of Northwestern’s new Ryan Field amid construction in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)A worker installs a seat in the stands during construction on Northwestern’s new Ryan Field in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)Workers take a lunch break during their construction in Northwestern’s new Ryan Field in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)Northwestern’s new Ryan Field, shown here in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)Workers continue their construction outside of Northwestern’s new Ryan Field in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)Workers continue their construction in Northwestern’s new Ryan Field in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)Northwestern’s new Ryan Field, shown here in Evanston, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)Workers work on the seating areas on June 30, 2026, as construction continues at Ryan Field. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)A worker takes a much-needed sip of water as workers put the final touches on Ryan Field on June 30, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Workers put the final touches on the field on June 30, 2026, as construction continues at Ryan Field. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Workers put the final touches on the field on June 30, 2026, as construction continues at Ryan Field. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Workers put the final touches on the field on June 30, 2026, as construction continues at Ryan Field. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Workers put the final touches on the field on June 30, 2026, as construction continues at Ryan Field. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Work continues of Ryan Field on June 30, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Stadium drawings on site at Ryan Field on June 30, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Work continues of Ryan Field on June 30, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Workers put the final touches on the field on June 30, 2026, as construction continues at Ryan Field. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Work continues of Ryan Field on June 30, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Workers work on the seating areas at Ryan Field on June 30, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Cameras record the scene as workers put in the final touches at Ryan Field on June 30, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Pat Ryan Jr., CEO of Ryan Sports Development, speaks with media on June 30, 2026, at Ryan Field. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Another important milestone in the construction of the new Ryan Field has been achieved as the playing surface field has been installed at the stadium. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Workers work on the seating areas at Ryan Field on June 30, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Workers put the final touches on the field on June 30, 2026, as construction continues at Ryan Field. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Workers work on the seating areas at Ryan Field on June 30, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Work continues of Ryan Field on June 30, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Another important milestone in the construction of the new Ryan Field has been achieved as the playing surface field has been installed at the stadium. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Work continues of Ryan Field on June 30, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Workers put the final touches on the field on June 30, 2026, as construction continues at Ryan Field. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Workers put the final touches on the field on June 30, 2026, as construction continues at Ryan Field. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Workers work on the seating areas at Ryan Field on June 30, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Workers put the final touches on the field on June 30, 2026, as construction continues at Ryan Field. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Workers continue construction of Northwestern’s Ryan Field in Evanston on Nov. 21, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)Workers continue their construction of Northwestern’s Ryan Field, Nov. 21, 2025, in Evanston. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)Workers continue their construction of Northwestern University’s Ryan Field in Evanston on Nov. 21, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)Workers continue their construction of Northwestern’s Ryan Field, Nov. 21, 2025, in Evanston. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)Workers continue their construction on the upper levels of Northwestern’s Ryan Field, Nov. 21, 2025, in Evanston. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)The final sections of Ryan Field at Northwestern University are demolished, April 17, 2024, in Evanston. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Demolition begins on Northwestern University's Ryan Field, Feb. 16, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)Ryan Field in Evanston is seen on July 10, 2023, hours after Northwestern University’s head football coach Pat Fitzgerald was fired in the wake of a hazing scandal. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)The final sections of Ryan Field at Northwestern University are demolished, April 17, 2024, in Evanston. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Trucks carrying out debris from the demolished Ryan Field have spread dust and dirt throughout the truck route in Evanston, neighbors say. Northwestern University announced it will distribute car wash vouchers for vehicles affected by the dust. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)Demolition begins on Northwestern University's Ryan Field, on the border of Evanston and Wilmette, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)Demolition begins on Northwestern University's Ryan Field, on the border of Evanston and Wilmette, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)Demolition work continues on Ryan Field at Northwestern University in Evanston on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Demolition work continues on Ryan Field at Northwestern University in Evanston on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)The final sections of Ryan Field at Northwestern University are demolished on April 17, 2024, in Evanston. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
