Northwestern Field

Opened in 1905

About Northwestern Field

Northwestern Field was a College Football stadium in Evanston, Illinois. It opened in 1905 and closed in 1925. Its last recorded capacity was 10,000. Its only tenant was Northwestern Wildcats (College Football, 1905–1925).

Photo of Northwestern Field
Photo by Chicago Daily News. License: Public domain. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Venue Information

Capacity

10,000

Year Opened

1905

Year Closed

1925

Location

Evanston, Illinois

Location derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.

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Teams

Home seasons at Northwestern Field by team, 1905–1925. Bars use each team's colors at the time; the table below lists every season.
Team League Years
Northwestern Wildcats
College Football · 1905–1925
Big Ten Conference 1905–1925 · Major College
  1. Home venue unknown 1892–1904
  2. Northwestern Field 1905–1925
  3. Ryan Field 1926–2023
  4. Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium 2024–present
  5. Ryan Field 2026–present
College Football 1905–1925

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Northwestern Field?

The capacity of Northwestern Field is 10,000.

When was Northwestern Field built?

Northwestern Field opened in 1905.

Where did the Northwestern Wildcats play after Northwestern Field?

After leaving Northwestern Field in 1925, the Northwestern Wildcats moved to Ryan Field in 1926. They played there until 2023.

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Location

Coordinates: 42.0653, -87.6933
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References

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Teams on Wikipedia

Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.

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