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| October 10, 2025 | | Northwestern University and our construction partners, the Central Street Consortium, share construction updates, project highlights and more. |
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Construction update from the Central Street Consortium |  Visible progress continues both inside and outside at the stadium. Crews are busy framing walls throughout the concourses, adding steel infill to the roof canopy and installing exterior sheathing around the stadium perimeter.
Over the next few weeks, the canopy will make its way around the entire stadium bowl, with crews finishing up by placing the roof decking atop the steel structure. Inside, work is moving steadily as teams install mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems throughout the newly framed spaces.
Outside the stadium, progress is just as steady. The mechanical yard has been backfilled to subgrade, and crews are preparing to place housekeeping pads in the next week. Underground electrical work in the west parking lot is now complete, and paving has been restored.
Questions or concerns?
Northwestern and the Central Street Consortium, in coordination with the City of Evanston, are committed to maintaining a responsive and robust channel of communication with the community throughout the process to Rebuild Ryan Field. Visit the Ryan Field website to explore several ways to ask questions and stay informed about upcoming milestones, including weekly updates on construction milestones. Visit the City of Evanston website to stay up-to-date on all Evanston construction projects and events. | |
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Crews celebrated a major milestone at the new Ryan Field on Oct. 9 with the official topping-out ceremony. The final beam is now in place, signed by more than 500 workers, partners and leaders who have helped bring the vision to life. The moment marks the culmination of countless hours of dedication and teamwork and a big step toward delivering Chicago’s Big Ten Stadium. | |
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 | Truck or Treat coming up Oct. 30 |
Celebrate Halloween with the workers and heavy equipment that are bringing the new Ryan Field to life. Costumes are encouraged at this family-friendly event that previews the new Ryan Field's future as a welcoming space for the local community.
- When: Oct. 30, 3:30-6 p.m.
- Where: West stadium lot at Ashland Ave. and Central St.
While registration is not mandatory, we encourage you to RSVP online so we can share more information with you closer to the time of the event. Local businesses interested in participating in the fun may submit a request online for more information.
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 | Closer look at new stadium seating |
We are less than one year away from the first games at the new Ryan Field. Season ticket holders will have priority access to select seats ahead of the general public. Get a detailed look at the new seating options in this video, and learn more by becoming an insider at NewRyanField.com.
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Upcoming events | The Central Street Consortium regularly hosts events to engage the Evanston community in the project to rebuild Ryan Field and to learn more about careers in the construction industry. | Virtual Parent Session
October 15, 5:00 PM
Parents of high school juniors and seniors are invited to learn about career pathways in construction and related industries. | Evanston Township High School Career Fair
October 21, 10:00 AM
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. --- Experts from CISCO, the Central Street Consortium and their trade partners will expose students to real-world career pathways, union opportunities and direct industry engagement. | Truck or Treat
October 30, 3:30 PM
West stadium lot at Ashland Ave. and Central St. --- Back for a second year, join Northwestern and CSC at this family-friendly Halloween event featuring trucks, costumes, candy, games and prizes. | Join us for office hours
A member of the Central Street Consortium team will be at the will-call ticket office in Welsh-Ryan Arena at 2705 Ashland Ave. from 9 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday. Neighbors are welcome to come chat about special programs and construction career opportunities and to learn more about local businesses.
CSC representatives also will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Wednesday at the CSC Resource Center at 1910 Greenwood Ave. in Evanston. |
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| Ryan Field: A New Vision |
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The new Ryan Field will create a world-class home for Northwestern University Athletics and a best in the nation football experience for fans, players, and a year-round asset for the community.
The project will be privately funded - with no taxpayer financing and significant public benefits.
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