Northwestern University Athletics
Northwestern Athletics: COVID-19 Updates
Following Big Ten Conference and NCAA guidance, Northwestern Athletics events for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year have been canceled.
Northwestern University COVID-19 Communication Hub
On Thursday, March 12, 2020, the Big Ten and the NCAA released statements related to the COVID-19 virus:
Big Ten Conference Statement:
The Big Ten Conference announced today that in addition to the Men’s Basketball Tournament it will be canceling all conference and non-conference competitions through the end of the academic year, including spring sports that compete beyond the academic year, and participation in all NCAA tournaments and competitions. In addition, the Conference has announced a moratorium on all on- and off-campus recruiting activities for the foreseeable future.
The Big Ten Conference will use this time to work with the appropriate medical experts and institutional leadership to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The main priority of the Big Ten Conference continues to be the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes, coaches, administrators, fans and media as we continue to monitor all developing and relevant information on the COVID-19 virus.
NCAA Statement on Winter/Spring Championships:
Today, NCAA President Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors canceled the Division I men’s and women’s 2020 basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships. This decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities.
Northwestern will issue refunds for tickets purchased from the Northwestern Athletics Ticket Office for affected home events through the end of the 2019-2020 academic calendar.
Please stay tuned to NUSports.com for updates and additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- I purchased season tickets and/or single-game ticket(s) for baseball, softball, lacrosse through NU’s ticket office. Will I be refunded?
A: Yes, the athletics department is currently in the process of completing these refunds. - How long will the refund take?
A: At the time we do not have an exact timeframe but we are working rapidly to complete all these requests. - Will I receive my entire refund including processing fees?
A: Yes. - What about non-ticketed competitions like exhibitions?
A: These events are canceled for the remainder of the academic year. - Are recreation facilities open?
A: Recreation facilities will close to students and members on Friday, March 13, for the foreseeable future.
