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Parking Information for Northwestern Events/Commencements

Northwestern University 2026 Home Football and Special Events Schedule

Gameday Parking Rules

No Parking Zones: Street parking is strictly prohibited on designated game and major event days in neighborhoods surrounding the athletic complexes (including parts of Central St, Lincoln St, Colfax St, and Noyes St near Sheridan/Orrington).

Exemptions/Permits Required: Vehicles parked in restricted residential permit zones without a proper neighborhood permit or exempt Evanston wheel tax status face heavy fines (up to $125) and risk being towed  

Special Events

Date Event Time Location
Friday, September 25 Northwestern vs. Indiana Watch Party 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ryan Field
Thursday, October 1 Ryan Field Dedication Ceremony 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ryan Field


Northwestern University's 2026 home football schedule is listed below. Kickoff times are subject to change.
Date Kickoff Time Opponent Location
Saturday, September 5, 2026 7 p.m. South Dakota State Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston, IL
Saturday, September 19, 2026 6:30 p.m. Colorado Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston, IL
Friday, October 2, 2026 7 p.m. Penn State
Grand Opening of the New Stadium		 Ryan Field, Evanston, IL
Saturday, October 10, 2026 TBA Ball State
Homecoming		 Ryan Field, Evanston, IL
Saturday, October 24, 2026 TBA Rutgers
Family Weekend		 Ryan Field, Evanston, IL
Saturday, November 7, 2026 TBA Iowa Ryan Field, Evanston, IL
Saturday, November 28, 2026 TBA Illinois
Senior Day		 Ryan Field, Evanston, IL


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