Ryan Field (1926)
Ryan Field (1926) was the home field of the Northwestern Wildcats in Evanston, Illinois. It opened in 1926 and held 47,130 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 2023).
Northwestern's stadium, opened as Dyche Stadium and renamed Ryan Field in 1997, which closed after the 2023 season. It was demolished in 2024 and the new, smaller Ryan Field was built on the same site.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Evanston, Illinois
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1926
- Closed
- 2023
- Capacity
- 47,130
- Teams
- Northwestern Wildcats (1926–2023)
- Other names
- Dyche Stadium
Teams that played here
- Northwestern Wildcats (FBS), 1926–2023
Stadiums near Ryan Field (1926)10
- 1TemporaryMartin Stadium — Northwestern Wildcats same city
- 2FormerNorthwestern Field — Northwestern Wildcats same city
- 3FBSRyan Field — Northwestern Wildcats same city
- 4FormerSheppard Field — Northwestern Wildcats same city
- 5FormerWrigley Field — Chicago Bears & Northwestern Wildcats 8 mi
- 6NFLSoldier Field — Chicago Bears 15 mi
- 7FormerComiskey Park — Chicago Cardinals 16 mi
- 8FormerNormal Park — Chicago Cardinals 20 mi
- 9FCSSeatGeek Stadium — Chicago State Cougars 23 mi
- 10FCSBrown Field — Valparaiso Beacons 52 mi
Questions about Ryan Field (1926)
Who played at Ryan Field (1926)?
Ryan Field (1926) was home to the Northwestern Wildcats (1926–2023).
When did Ryan Field (1926) open?
Ryan Field (1926) opened in 1926.
Is Ryan Field (1926) still standing?
No. Ryan Field (1926) has been demolished.
How many fans did Ryan Field (1926) hold?
Ryan Field (1926) held about 47,130 fans.
What football stadiums are near Ryan Field (1926) 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. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org.