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Northwestern football hosted No. 2 Ohio State at Wrigley Field on Saturday, showcasing one of Chicago’s most iconic venues.
On Monday, the Wildcats unveiled renderings of their brand-new stadium, Ryan Field, which will open in 2026. In a news release, the university said the new stadium will be “a state-of-the-art $850 million sports and entertainment venue set to become a landmark for college football and Chicago.”
According to ESPN, Northwestern’s project for the new Ryan Field will be the “largest stadium project in college football history.”
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Northwestern announced that the brand-new state-of-the-art stadium would be funded directly by the Ryan family and would have no public investment. The Ryan family is a minority owner of the Chicago Bears and owns a stake in the English Premier League club AFC Bournemouth.
“With the new Ryan Field, we are introducing a bold new vision for the future of college sports,” said Pat Ryan Jr. “This stadium is not just a world class football stadium; it’s for our students, and student-athletes, our fans, our alumni, and the Northwestern and Evanston communities. We’re committed to creating spaces that embody the best of what the modern fan experience can be, while building a legacy of economic empowerment and cultural benefits for our community.
“The Ryan Family is proud to be partnered with Northwestern in creating this transformational project.” In addition to the Ryan Foundation providing the majority of the funding for the new Ryan Field, the Ryan Family’s sports development team is leading the design and development of the new stadium on a pro bono basis in partnership with Northwestern Athletics.”
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Publish date : 2024-11-18 14:49:16
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