EVANSTON, IL -- Northwestern kicks off its home schedule Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT against UNLV, and the opener in Evanston is the first opportunity for fans to experience a variety of upgrades to gameday at Ryan Field for the 2019 campaign.

"There's nothing like college football gamedays, and each year we look for ways to improve the fan experience in and around our venue," said Associate A.D. for Marketing Heather Obering. "From the time you buy your ticket to the time you return home, we want it to be a series of first-class encounters. Many of these upgrades at Ryan Field are a result of direct feedback from our dedicated season ticket holders and fans."

Enhancements debuting Saturday at Ryan Field include:

A transformed concessions menu from Levy Restaurants including items such as the Breaded Steak Sandwich featuring Meats By Linz, Asian Meatball Sandwich, Piri Piri Chicken Naan Sandwich, popcorn from Nuts On Clark, Kronos Gyros, Real Urban BBQ, a Beyond Meat Burger, and more.
The larger, more accessible NZone opens three hours before kickoff near the southeast corner of Ryan Field. Fans can purchase beer, wine and new Levy concessions offerings, gather with friends, and watch early college football action. New this season is the ability for fans to utilize the space during games (alcohol sales end at kickoff) and re-enter Ryan Field.
An enhanced Wildcat Alley pregame fan festival hosts new fan activities, food trucks, performances by the Northwestern University Marching Band, and beer and wine sales.
Print-at home parking and tickets allow easy transfer between fans and paperless use.
A south stadium bypass has been created to eliminate congestion and allow for easy movement throughout the south end zone.
The new box office in Welsh-Ryan Arena allowing for assistance, service and transactions in a comfortable, indoor space.
An upgraded Fan Services Headquarters in the south end zone to assist with any fan needs throughout gameday.
New, secure nursing room in Anderson Hall on the northeast side of the stadium will better serve families with young children.
More efficient parking procedures to ease lot entry and neighborhood traffic before games.

The Wildcats will host seven games at Ryan Field this fall, beginning Saturday, September 14, with a nonconference matchup against UNLV. The Big Ten slate in Evanston this season features a Friday night rematch of the 2018 Conference Championship Game with Ohio State, as well as visits from Michigan State, Iowa and Purdue. Last fall Northwestern won the 2018 Big Ten West Division title and the 2018 Holiday Bowl, the program's third straight bowl championship.

Season and single-game tickets are on-sale now by visiting NUSports.com or calling 888-GO-PURPLE.

- Bacon Avocado Burger ??
- Piri Piri Chicken Naan Sandwich ??
- Breaded Steak Sandwich ??
- Loaded N Zone Nachos ??

Executive Chef Daniel Bannerman took us through a few new bites coming to Ryan Field this fall. @NU_Sports

(Somewhere, @darrenrovell is smiling.) pic.twitter.com/6yV2PC3hkp
— Northwestern On BTN (@NUOnBTN) September 6, 2019

••••••

Be the first to know what's going on with the 'Cats -- Follow @NU_Sports on Twitter, become a fan of Northwestern Athletics on Facebook, check us out on Instagram, visit our Social Media page and download our mobile app from the Apple Store and Google Play! To get involved with the #B1GCats, become a season-ticket holder or join the Wildcat Fund!

Northwestern University Athletics

Northwestern University Athletics

'Cats Unveil 2019 Enhancements At Ryan Field

••••••

Related News

Related Videos