Ryan Field Stadium, Evanston

Name: Ryan Field Stadium
Address: 1501 Central St, Evanston, 60208-3630, United States
Telephone: +1 847-491-2287

#2 among attractions in Evanston

Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport, Football

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Ryan Field is a stadium in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb north of Chicago. Near the campus of Northwestern University, it is primarily used for American football, and is the home field of the Northwestern Wildcats of the Big Ten Conference. It is the only FBS stadium without permanent lighting. Its current seating capacity is 47,130. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1926 (98 years ago)Capacity: 47.1 thous.Coordinates: 42°3'55"N, 87°41'33"W

Address

1501 Central StNorth Shore (Wilmette)Evanston 60208-3630 United States

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+1 847-491-2287

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Ryan Field Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canal Shores Golf Course, Bahá'í House of Worship, Welsh-Ryan Arena, Grosse Point Light.

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Golf
Canal Shores Golf Course, Evanston
7 min walk • Canal Shores Golf Course, is an 82-acre, 18-hole, par 60 golf course located in a suburban residential neighborhood on the east side of Evanston, Illinois and Wilmette, Illinois.
0.7 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Architecture, Historical place
Bahá'í House of Worship, Wilmette
20 min walk • The Baháʼí House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois is a Baháʼí temple in Wilmette, Illinois. It is the second Baháʼí House of Worship ever constructed and the oldest one still standing. It is one of eight continental temples, constructed to serve all of North America.
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Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston
3 min walk • Welsh–Ryan Arena is a 7,039-seat multi-purpose arena in Evanston, Illinois, United States, near the campus of Northwestern University. It is home to four Northwestern Wildcats athletic teams: men's basketball, women's basketball, women's volleyball, and wrestling. It is located inside McGaw Memorial Hall, to the north of Ryan Field.
0.9 miE
Lighthouse, Historical place, View point
Grosse Point Light, Evanston
22 min walk • The historic Grosse Point Light is located in Evanston, Illinois. Following several shipping disasters near Evanston, residents successfully lobbied the federal government for a lighthouse. Construction was completed in 1873. The lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 8, 1976.
1.1 miNW
Wine bar, Cinema, Nightlife
Wilmette Theatre, Wilmette
27 min walk • The Wilmette Theatre is a multi-arts and performance center in Wilmette, Chicago, Illinois. It is run as a not-for-profit organisation. The theatre was opened in 1913. The building was bought by Encyclopædia Britannica Films in 1950. In 1966 Richard Stern bought the theatre from EBF, and operated it for 40 years.
0.7 miSE
City hall, Georgian architecture
Evanston Civic Center, Evanston
17 min walk • The Evanston Civic Center, historically known as Marywood Academy, is a historic building located at 2100 Ridge Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. The building was built in 1900 as Visitation Academy to serve as a girls' Catholic school led by the Visitation Sisters. Architect Henry J.
0.7 miNE
Neighbourhood
Baháʼí House of Worship, Wilmette
20 min walk • A Bahá'í House of Worship or Bahá'í temple is a place of worship of the Baháʼí Faith. It is also referred to by the name Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, an Arabic phrase meaning "Dawning-place of the remembrance of God." The teachings of the religion envisage Houses of Worship being...
1.4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Theatre & Interpretation Center, Evanston
36 min walk • The Northwestern University Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts exists as an operational and administration component of the Northwestern University School of Communication with the specific charge of producing, managing, funding and administering the...
1.1 miNW
Library
Wilmette Public Library, Wilmette
28 min walk • The Wilmette Public Library serves the residents of Kenilworth and Wilmette, Illinois, United States, on Chicago's North Shore.
1 miSE
Park, Garden
Shakespeare Garden, Evanston
27 min walk • The Shakespeare Garden in Evanston, Illinois, United States, is a Shakespeare garden on the campus of Northwestern University. Planned in 1915 and built from 1916 to 1929, the garden was the first Shakespeare Garden in the United States.
1.1 miSE
Observatories and planetariums, Science museum
Dearborn Observatory, Evanston
28 min walk • The Dearborn Observatory is an astronomical observatory located on the Evanston campus of Northwestern University. The observatory was originally constructed in 1888, through an agreement between the university and the Chicago Astronomical Society.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ryan Field Stadium open?

Ryan Field Stadium is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Ryan Field Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston (3 min walk), Evanston Garden Fair, Evanston (13 min walk), Evanston Civic Center, Evanston (17 min walk), Castle Tower Apartments, Evanston (19 min walk).

How to get to Ryan Field Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ryan Field Stadium:

Bus

Central & Jackson WB • Lines: 201 (2 min walk)

Train

Evanston Central Street (8 min walk)
Wilmette (31 min walk)

Metro

Central • Lines: Purple (10 min walk)
Linden • Lines: Purple (14 min walk)