Northwestern will play most of its home football games at a different location for the 2024 season.
Because Ryan Field is being rebuilt, Northwestern will play a good chunk of its home games at the Lanny and Sharon Martin athletics facility on campus. The facility is right on the water and also has a great view of the Chicago skyline.
“I am thrilled that we could make this happen. It’s truly a win for our community. In addition to creating a wonderful fan experience in the lead-up to the opening of Ryan Field, hosting games on campus will reduce the travel burdens for our student-athletes and fans and will make games much more accessible,” Northwestern President Michael Schill said in a statement.
This facility will also host a good chunk of the 2025 home games before Ryan Field is ready in 2026.
Northwestern Football will play a majority of its games this season at the Lanny & Sharon Martin athletics facility on the Evanston campus. 🌊🏈
The temporary structure built at the facility will provide a stunning backdrop for the 2024 & 2025 seasons: https://t.co/thKVgC0TfB pic.twitter.com/62w4tBNDBd
— Northwestern (@NorthwesternU) April 10, 2024
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2023 season ticket holders will get first dibs at purchasing season tickets at this venue even though it won’t hold as many fans.
Northwestern finished the 2023 season with an 8-5 record after winning the Las Vegas Bowl. It was a great bounce-back year after only winning one game in 2o22.