Northwestern University Athletics
Fan Reminders For Saturday's Homecoming Game vs. Michigan
10/26/2005 12:00:00 AM | Football
Oct. 26, 2005
FAN INFORMATION FOR NORTHWESTERN VS. MICHIGAN (LaSalle Bank Day)
A limited number of tickets are still available for Saturday's homecoming game vs. Michigan. Tickets, which can be purchased online at NUsports.com or by calling 847-491-CATS, are $50 per seat. A sellout is expected. Purple rally towels will be distributed to the first 10,000 fans entering Ryan Field compliments of LaSalle Bank.
* East and West Parking Lots will open at 2 p.m. (Sorry, no exceptions)
* Wildcat Alley will open at 4 p.m.
* Gates will open at 4:30 p.m.
* Kickoff: 6:11 p.m.
Unless you hold a season parking pass or a handicapped parking pass, you will not be allowed to park in Ryan Field's East and West Parking Lots (located at Ashland Avenue and Central Street in Evanston). In addition, street parking immediately around the stadium is limited, and authorities are vigilant about towing violators.
The following directions will lead you to free parking lots on campus, from which free shuttle buses can take you to Ryan Field. Shuttle buses begin running approximately two hours before kickoff, and run until one hour after the conclusion of the game.
Northwestern University, the NCAA and the Big Ten Conference promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments, and other intimidating actions directed at officials, athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated. Thank you.
DIRECTIONS TO RYAN FIELD:
From the North:
Take I-94 to Skokie Blvd/ Route 41 Exit. Exit ramp becomes Skokie Boulevard. Continue south to Lake Avenue (2nd traffic light). Turn left on Lake Avenue and proceed east to Sheridan Road and continue south to football parking lots.
From the South:
Take I-90/94. Where I-90 and I-94 split, take I-94 toward Milwaukee. Follow I-94 to Dempster Street east and proceed east on Dempster Street to Chicago Avenue. Turn left onto Chicago Avenue and proceed north to football parking lots.
Alternate Route from the South:
Take Lake Shore Drive north to Sheridan Road. Continue north on Sheridan Road until you arrive at the Evanston Campus. Proceed to the football parking lots.
From the West/ O'Hare Airport:
Take I-55, I-88 or I-90 to I-294. Follow I-294 north to Dempster Street east. Proceed east on Dempster Street to Chicago Avenue. Turn left on Chicago Avenue and proceed north to football parking lots.
Alternate Exit from I-294 and I-94:
Take Touhy Avenue east and proceed to McCormick Boulevard. Turn left on McCormick Boulevard and proceed north to Dempster Street. Turn right on Dempster Street and proceed east to Forest Avenue. Turn left on Forest Avenue and proceed north to football parking lots.
