Northwestern to build temporary football field as Ryan Field is rebuilt
CHICAGO – Northwestern University will build a temporary athletic field on its Evanston campus to be used while Ryan Field is rebuilt over the next two years.The university will build the temporary field for football, soccer, and lacrosse games at the Lanny Sharon Martin athletics facility near Lake Michigan, according to a news release.The field will host most of Northwestern's football home games for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
'During a period of exciting transition, playing in a venue that brings the Northwestern community together provides a perfect bridge to the new Ryan Field, and I'm so excited about the gameday experience for our program and the entire Wildcat community.' The new, rebuilt Ryan Field is set to open in 2026.Both the City of Evanston and the Village of Wilmette gave the green light for Northwestern's rebuilding of its football stadium.
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