Northwestern vs. Penn State — Ryan Field Grand Opening

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    Date & time
    Friday, October 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM
    Location
    Ryan Field, Evanston, IL · 1501 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201
    Admission
    Ticket required
    Parking / transit
    Follow Northwestern’s event-day transit, neighborhood parking and shuttle plan.
    Organizer
    Northwestern Athletics
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    Northwestern opens the new Ryan Field with a Friday-night Big Ten game against Penn State. The date falls exactly 100 years after the original stadium hosted its first football game in 1926.

    Source: Official event website

    Information last verified: July 29, 2026