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Northwestern's $862M Ryan Field Stadium Nears Completion

3/9/2026

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Northwestern University nears completion of its new Ryan Field stadium, a $862 million project that is the most expensive in college football history.
The venue will seat 35,000 fans, the smallest in the Big Ten.
A Loft Club will mimic Wrigley Field bleachers, with premium concessions, a pay-as-you-go bar, and a 30-foot glass wall facing Evanston.
The stadium will not be ready for the first two 2026 home games.

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Northwestern University nears completion of its new Ryan Field stadium, a $862 million project that is the most expensive in college football history.
The venue will seat 35,000 fans, the smallest in the Big Ten.
A Loft Club will mimic Wrigley Field bleachers, with premium concessions, a pay-as-you-go bar, and a 30-foot glass wall facing Evanston.
The stadium will not be ready for the first two 2026 home games.