Unbelievably, Northwestern knocked down their home football stadium (Ryan Field) before finding a temporary home for the next 2 seasons while their new stadium is being built on the same plot. After timing issues with other evens at Soldier Field, Wrigley, and nearby high schools, they made the unthinkable decision to play all home games at their soccer stadium. They will add temporary stands in the endzone, but the capcity will surely be less than 10,000 … incredible for a Big Ten football program.
Northwestern football ‘staying home’ with temporary enhancements to the Lanny and Sharon Martin facility on lakefront
Northwestern football will play a majority of its games this season at the Lanny and Sharon Martin athletics facility near Lake Michigan on the University’s Evanston campus, keeping the team close to home as it seeks to build on its bowl-winning 2023 season.
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