Friday, October 16, 2026
No backpacks
Cashless venue
Mobile entry only
No re-entry
No backpacks
Cashless venue
Mobile entry only
No re-entry
Friday, October 16, 2026
On Friday, October 16, 2026, Evanston will host rival New Trier in a special home game at Northwestern’s new Ryan Field. The historic matchup will be the first high school football game played at the new stadium, creating a memorable experience for the Wildkits and the Evanston community.
On Friday, October 16, 2026, Evanston Township High School will host New Trier in one of Illinois’ most historic high school football rivalries at Northwestern’s new Ryan Field. The game will be an ETHS home game and will mark the first high school football game played at the new stadium. The rivalry dates back to 1913, making this a special opportunity for Wildkit student-athletes, families, alumni, and the Evanston community to experience this historic matchup in a brand-new venue.
Download the New Ryan Field app before game day and register using the same email address associated with your tickets.
Sign in and make sure you can access your tickets before arriving. Save your tickets to your mobile wallet for easy entry.
Evanston students: enter at Gate 4 on Central Street, near the Wildcat Wall.
New Trier students: enter at Gate 2 on Ashland Avenue, near Trienens Performance Center.
Designated student sections are for current students only, and ushers will verify access. If you bought Student Only Section tickets and are not a current student, please exchange them for general seating.
All shuttles drop off and pick up along Ashland Avenue at Ryan Field.
CAMPUS SHUTTLE LINE
The Campus Shuttle Line provides service from locations around the Northwestern campus.
DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE LINE
The Downtown Shuttle Line connects Ryan Field with key locations throughout downtown Evanston.
Event-day shuttle service makes getting to and from Ryan Field simple and convenient.
General Parking and ADA Parking next to the stadium are first come, first served while spaces last. More parking is available at designated Campus and Downtown Evanston lots with complimentary shuttle service.
ADA Drop Off is on Ashland Drive at Gate 2 (loading and unloading only).
Tailgating is strictly prohibited. District 6 parking restrictions apply two hours before and one hour after the game.
