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NCAA College Football

Northwestern Wildcats Football Tickets

Evanston · American Football

Northwestern Wildcats Football tickets — 9 upcoming games at Ryan Field and on the road. Compare live USD prices, seat details and seller terms.

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Northwestern Wildcats Football schedule 2026

9 games
OCT2Fri

Fri · 7:00 PM

Evanston, IL · Ryan Field

Northwestern v Penn State & The Great Chicago Food Festival (5pm)

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OCT10Sat

Sat

Evanston, IL · Ryan Field

Northwestern v Ball State and The Great Chicago Food Festival

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OCT17Sat

Sat

East Lansing, MI · Spartan Stadium-MI

Michigan State Spartans Football vs. Northwestern Wildcats Football

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OCT24Sat

Sat

Evanston, IL · Ryan Field

Northwestern vs Rutgers and The Great Chicago Food Festival

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OCT31Sat

Sat

Eugene, OR · Autzen Stadium

Oregon Ducks Football vs. Northwestern Wildcats Football

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NOV7Sat

Sat

Evanston, IL · Ryan Field

Northwestern vs Iowa and The Great Chicago Food Festival

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NOV14Sat

Sat

Columbus, OH · Ohio Stadium

Ohio State Buckeyes Football vs. Northwestern Wildcats Football

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NOV21Sat

Sat

Minneapolis, MN · Huntington Bank Stadium

Minnesota Gophers Football vs. Northwestern Wildcats Football

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NOV28Sat

Sat

Evanston, IL · Ryan Field

Northwestern vs Illinois and The Great Chicago Food Festival

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At a glance

League
NCAA College Football
Home venue
Ryan Field
Listed events
9
Sport
American Football
City
Evanston
Last updated
October 2, 2026

About the Northwestern Wildcats Football

Northwestern is a Big Ten program that plays at Ryan Field in Evanston, just north of Chicago.

Northwestern competes in the Big Ten Conference and plays at Ryan Field in Evanston. As the conference's only private school, the Wildcats offer big-time college football a short trip from downtown Chicago.

Buying Northwestern Wildcats Football tickets, step by step

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  2. 02

    Pick your seats

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  3. 03

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What to expect at a Northwestern Wildcats Football game

A Northwestern Wildcats Football matchday means american football under the lights at Ryan Field. It's set in Northwestern University area, Evanston, an easy place to arrive early and soak up the atmosphere. The building holds 47,130-seat stadium. Games against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits Football are the ones fans circle first — the two sides have met 1 times in the data we track, and those dates draw the biggest crowds. Plan to arrive at least 45 minutes ahead to clear the gates and find your seat; a typical american football game lasts roughly 2–3 hours.

Duration
Roughly 2–3 hours
Atmosphere
Live crowd, full energy
Best seats
Lower bowl, near center
Entry
Fast mobile ticket entry

Northwestern Wildcats rivalries

1South Dakota State Jackrabbits Football

Northwestern Wildcats vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Football · 1 meetings

2Colorado Buffaloes

Northwestern Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes · 1 meetings

3Indiana Hoosiers

Northwestern Wildcats vs Indiana Hoosiers · 1 meetings

4Penn State Nittany Lions

Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions · 1 meetings

5Ball State Cardinals

Northwestern Wildcats vs Ball State Cardinals · 1 meetings

Getting to Ryan Field on game day

Getting there

The CTA Purple Line and Metra serve Evanston near the stadium on Central Street, a short walk from the campus.

Parking

Permit and donor lots ring the stadium; nearby Evanston streets and lots offer additional game-day parking with restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

The essentials on Northwestern Wildcats Football tickets, prices and getting into Ryan Field.

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How many Northwestern Wildcats Football games have tickets available right now?
9 Northwestern Wildcats Football games currently have listings on this page — home games at Ryan Field plus road dates across the NCAAF. Partner availability can change as sellers update their offers.
Where do the Northwestern Wildcats Football play their home games?
The Northwestern Wildcats Football play at Ryan Field, a 47,130-seat stadium located at 1501 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201. Ryan Field opened in 1926.
How much do Northwestern Wildcats Football tickets cost?
Northwestern Wildcats Football ticket prices vary by opponent, day of week, and seat location. Midweek non-rivalry games typically start lower, while marquee opponents and playoff dates often command the highest prices. Live pricing in USD on each game listed above shows the current low.
When is the NCAAF season?
The NCAAF season runs late August through December, with bowls into January. College football schedules are built school by school, with many ticket windows opening in spring and summer before the late-August kickoff.
Are Northwestern Wildcats Football playoff tickets on sale?
Northwestern Wildcats Football playoff listings may appear when the team qualifies for the NCAAF postseason and sellers publish offers. Confirm the event status, seller, delivery and final price before purchase.
How early should I arrive at Ryan Field?
Doors at Ryan Field typically open 60 to 90 minutes before game time. Plan to arrive at least 45 minutes early to clear security, find your seat, and grab concessions. The CTA Purple Line and Metra serve Evanston near the stadium on Central Street, a short walk from the campus. Permit and donor lots ring the stadium; nearby Evanston streets and lots offer additional game-day parking with restrictions.
Can I buy resale Northwestern Wildcats Football tickets?
Resale offers may appear when partner inventory is available. Each offer identifies its seller; confirm the final price, delivery timing and buyer-protection terms in that seller's checkout.
Why are Northwestern Wildcats Football tickets cheaper on All Sports Ticket?
Our listings come from partner marketplaces where multiple sellers can compete on comparable seats. That competition can create better value, especially when inventory is broad or the event is approaching. We add no extra All Sports Ticket markup; the checkout partner controls the final order total.
Where do the Northwestern Wildcats play home football games?
Northwestern Wildcats football plays its home games at Evanston, IL's home stadium on the Big Ten schedule. See the venue hub for parking, transit, and seating details.
How do I buy Northwestern Wildcats football tickets?
Single-game and season tickets for home dates are sold through the athletics ticket office and verified ticketing partners. Prices on the resale market move with opponent, kickoff time, and demand right up to game day; rivalry and night games are the most expensive.
What conference do the Northwestern Wildcats play in?
Northwestern Wildcats Football competes in the Big Ten in NCAA Division I FBS college football.
When is the best time to buy Northwestern Wildcats tickets?
For marquee and rivalry games, buying early protects against rising prices. For lower-demand non-conference and early-season home games, resale prices often soften in the days before kickoff.
When do Northwestern Wildcats Football tickets go on sale?
Northwestern Wildcats Football tickets are on sale year-round for scheduled games — for NCAA College Football, many ticket windows open in the spring and summer ahead of the late-summer kickoff. The NCAA College Football season runs late August through December, with bowls into January. Listings on this page update automatically, so new dates appear here as soon as they're released.
How can I find cheap Northwestern Wildcats Football tickets?
The cheapest Northwestern Wildcats Football tickets are usually weeknight, non-rivalry games in the upper-level sections. Compare every date on the schedule above, sort toward the lowest get-in prices, and check the final 24–48 hours before a non-marquee game, when sellers often release remaining seats.
Are Northwestern Wildcats Football tickets cheaper last minute?
For non-marquee games, often yes — get-in prices on weeknight Northwestern Wildcats Football games commonly soften in the final 24–48 hours as sellers move remaining inventory. The opposite is true for rivalry games, playoffs, and weekend dates, which tend to rise as the game approaches, so buy those early.
Where are the cheapest seats at Ryan Field?
The best value at Ryan Field is typically the 200-level mid-bowl. Sweet spot for tactical fans — full-field perspective at a fraction of sideline pricing. Upper-level center sections balance price and sightlines, while the closest premium seats sit at the top of the price scale.
Will my Northwestern Wildcats Football tickets be seated together?
Seat grouping is determined by the selected seller's offer. Check the section, row, quantity and listing notes before buying, especially if your group needs adjacent seats.
Can I buy a parking pass for Ryan Field?
Permit and donor lots ring the stadium; nearby Evanston streets and lots offer additional game-day parking with restrictions. Parking passes, where offered, are sold separately from event tickets and do not include entry to the game.

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