Construction update from the Central Street Consortium

Crews are making steady, visible progress on the stadium exterior, with green sheathing wrapping the structure and stonework now taking shape on the southeast corner. High above, the roof canopy is coming together as header truss installation moves from the north end toward the south.

Inside, stud framing is advancing through the main and upper concourses, while masonry work continues at the field level. At the same time, crews are busy installing the stadium’s mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems throughout the main concourse.

Beyond the walls, Chancellor Street asphalt topping continues this week, paired with ongoing landscaping to restore the surrounding area.

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.

Green sheathing is stretching around the stadium with stonework beginning on the southeast side. Photo credit: Central Street Consortium/Sept. 8, 2025

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Follow the Central Street Consortium on Instagram @centralstreetconsortium to see the job site through the eyes of the construction crew. Meet the team, find project updates, community events and more.

Taste of Evanston: Ryan Field workers' appreciation lunch

Photo credit: @NewRyanField/Sept. 2, 2025

Ryan Sports Development, Northwestern and the Central Street Consortium brought more than 400 workers together on the Ryan Field site to share a meal and thank them for their great work. Evanston restaurants including Hecky’s BBQ, The Fat Shallot, Firehouse Grill and Great Harvest Bread Co. served hungry workers lunch.

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.

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. each 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.