Illinois high school football game to be played at new Ryan Field in October
Northwestern University's new Ryan Field will host an Illinois high school football game on October 16. New Trier and Evanston Township will compete at the newly rebuilt stadium, which has a capacity of 35,000. Both teams are looking to improve after challenging seasons in 2025.
- ▪New Trier and Evanston Township will face off at Ryan Field on October 16.
- ▪The stadium has a seating capacity of 35,000, reduced from the previous venue.
- ▪Northwestern University plans to reinvest revenue from events into local community sports.
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