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Northwestern Events Parking Information
2026 Home Football/Special Events Schedule & Parking Rules
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).
Parking restrictions will be in effect for events expected to draw more than 4,000 attendees. Restrictions will begin two hours before the event and remain in effect for one hour after the event concludes.
Exemptions/Permits Required. Vehicles parked in restricted residential permit zones without a proper neighborhood permit face heavy fines (up to $125) and risk being towed.
Parking restrictions will be in effect for events expected to draw more than 4,000 attendees. Restrictions will begin two hours before the event and remain in effect for one hour after the event concludes.
Exemptions/Permits Required. Vehicles parked in restricted residential permit zones without a proper neighborhood permit 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. Parking restricted from 5 p.m. to 11 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 | D6 Restriction Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 7 p.m. | South Dakota State | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston, IL | not applicable |
| Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. | Colorado | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston, IL | not applicable |
| Friday, October 2, 2026 | 7 p.m. | Penn State Grand Opening of the New Stadium |
Ryan Field, Evanston, IL | 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. | Ball State Homecoming |
Ryan Field, Evanston, IL | 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 | TBA | Rutgers Family Weekend |
Ryan Field, Evanston, IL | TBA |
| Saturday, November 7, 2026 | TBA | Iowa | Ryan Field, Evanston, IL | TBA |
| Saturday, November 28, 2026 | TBA | Illinois Senior Day |
Ryan Field, Evanston, IL |
TBA |
Parking and Map of District 6
Helpful links for Northwestern Events:
- See Northwestern's "Getting Here" website for information regarding game day parking, transportation, shuttle service, and public transit.
- Download Northwestern University's Graduation Weekend Guidebook App on the Google Play Store/Apple Store.
- See the Commencement and Convocation schedules on the webpage.
- Have questions? See Northwestern University's Frequently Asked Questions.
- Northwestern All-Sports Schedule
Access the ordinance.