Northwestern Field
Northwestern Field was the home field of the Northwestern Wildcats in Evanston, Illinois. It opened in 1905 and held 10,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1925).
10,000-seat field on Central Avenue just east of the later Ryan Field site, Northwestern's home until Dyche Stadium opened in 1926. It was demolished in 1925.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Evanston, Illinois
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1905
- Closed
- 1925
- Capacity
- 10,000
- Teams
- Northwestern Wildcats (1905–1925)
Teams that played here
- Northwestern Wildcats (FBS), 1905–1925
Stadiums near Northwestern Field10
- 1FBSRyan Field — Northwestern Wildcats same city
- 2FormerSheppard Field — Northwestern Wildcats same city
- 3FormerRyan Field (1926) — Northwestern Wildcats same city
- 4TemporaryMartin Stadium — Northwestern Wildcats same city
- 5FormerWrigley Field — Chicago Bears & Northwestern Wildcats 7 mi
- 6NFLSoldier Field — Chicago Bears 13 mi
- 7FormerComiskey Park — Chicago Cardinals 15 mi
- 8FormerNormal Park — Chicago Cardinals 18 mi
- 9FCSSeatGeek Stadium — Chicago State Cougars 22 mi
- 10FCSBrown Field — Valparaiso Beacons 51 mi
Questions about Northwestern Field
Who played at Northwestern Field?
Northwestern Field was home to the Northwestern Wildcats (1905–1925).
When did Northwestern Field open?
Northwestern Field opened in 1905.
Is Northwestern Field still standing?
No. Northwestern Field has been demolished.
How many fans did Northwestern Field hold?
Northwestern Field held about 10,000 fans.
What football stadiums are near Northwestern Field today?
Ryan Field (Northwestern Wildcats) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles from approximate city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org.