Photos: New renderings of Northwestern’s upgraded Ryan Field, set to open in 2026

Northwestern unveiled updated renderings of the new-look Ryan Field on Monday. It is scheduled to open in 2026.

Demolition of the 98-year-old football field began on Feb. 16. The new Ryan Field is part of a $480 million donation from the family of Patrick and Shirley Ryan that was the largest in school history.

The school has said the stadium would seat 35,000, down more than 12,000 from the current Ryan Field, and feature a canopy designed to keep noise and light focused on the field. It would include cutting-edge technology and scoreboards, as well as concessions with food from local restaurants, and would achieve Gold LEED certification.

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A rendering of game action at Northwestern’s new Ryan Field. (Northwestern University)

A rendering of Northwestern's new Ryan Field from Ashland Ave. (Northwestern University)
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A rendering of Northwestern’s new Ryan Field from Ashland Ave. (Northwestern University)

A rendering of the new park outside of Northwestern's new Ryan Field. (Northwestern University)
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A rendering of the new park outside of Northwestern’s new Ryan Field. (Northwestern University)

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A rendering of the "Movie in the Park" night outside of Northwestern's new Ryan Field. (Northwestern University)
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A rendering of the “Movie in the Park” night outside of Northwestern’s new Ryan Field. (Northwestern University)

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A rendering of Northwestern's new Ryan Field from Central St. (Northwestern University)
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A rendering of Northwestern’s new Ryan Field from Central St. (Northwestern University)

A rendering of Wildcat Village Entry outside of Northwestern's new Ryan Field. (Northwestern University)
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A rendering of Wildcat Village Entry outside of Northwestern’s new Ryan Field. (Northwestern University)

A rendering of Wildcat Village Entry outside of Northwestern's new Ryan Field. (Northwestern University)
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A rendering of Wildcat Village Entry outside of Northwestern’s new Ryan Field. (Northwestern University)

A rendering of Wildcat Village Entry outside of Northwestern's new Ryan Field. (Northwestern University)
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A rendering of Wildcat Village Entry outside of Northwestern’s new Ryan Field. (Northwestern University)

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