The Latest Breaking News from Ryan Field

Northwestern Scores Dramatic First Wrigley Field Win in Final Home Game Before New Stadium Opens

The Wildcats played a pair of home games at the Friendly Confines in 2025, ahead of the opening of new Ryan Field next season.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 22, 2025

Opponents of Northwestern stadium sue city of Evanston

Evanston, Wilmette homeowners claim the city acted unlawfully, blast “commercialization” of the new football field the university plans to build.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2023

Evanston City Council narrowly adopts zoning for concerts at new Ryan Field

Northwestern University’s plan for six annual concerts at a rebuilt football stadium passed with Mayor Daniel Biss’ vote as opponents craft arguments to use in litigation.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 21, 2023

Northwestern consults its playbook to make concerts part of Ryan Field

An Evanston panel wouldn’t allow concerts as part of an $800 million stadium proposal, but the school’s now taking its case to the city council.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 16, 2023

Evanston commission rejects Northwestern plan for Ryan Field concerts

The Land Use Commission approved a planned development authorizing a new $800 million Ryan Field, but the panel rejects a request for concerts, similar events.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023

Don’t pass on redevelopment of Northwestern’s Ryan Field, ‘a generational project’ for Evanston

“We ask those who still oppose this project to consider the price of letting it fail,” write the Evanston NAACP chairman and a former mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 11, 2023

Four things opponents want from Ryan Field stadium redevelopment

Those who oppose Northwestern’s current plan for Ryan Field have outlined core tenets to make the proposal benefit the city, Evanston resident Sebastian Nalls writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2023

Evanston should support Northwestern’s latest proposal on Ryan Field

It’s hard to understand why six additional nights of music events a year are too much of a burden. The project would create transformational change for many Evanstonians.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 18, 2023

Northwestern throws ‘Hail Mary’ for Ryan Field stadium rebuild

If NU successfully pushes the proposed new stadium through Evanston City Council, the wounds to the community will take generations to heal, lawyer Steven Harper writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023

Northwestern reduces events held at Ryan Field, residents continue to oppose rebuild

In a statement, Northwestern University President Michael Schill said they have taken into consideration neighbors’ concerns and will drop the number of concerts held in a year from 10 to six.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2023