Skip to main content
NCAA FBS

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin StadiumEvanston, Illinois

Northwestern

About Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium is Northwestern’s lakefront soccer and lacrosse venue. Its upgraded temporary football configuration opened in 2024. Northwestern returns for two 2026 home football games—September 5 against South Dakota State and September 19 against Colorado—before opening Ryan Field on October 2.

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium History

Origins

Northwestern adapted the lakefront venue to host football while the new Ryan Field was under construction. The university retained the field as the long-term home of Northwestern soccer and lacrosse.

Major Renovations

2024Temporary football seating, facilities, lighting, and field upgrades opened for Northwestern home games.

Notable Moments

Sep 5, 2026Scheduled Northwestern home game against South Dakota State.
Sep 19, 2026Scheduled Northwestern home game against Colorado and final 2026 football date at the temporary venue.

Visiting Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

Game Day

This is a date-limited football destination in 2026. Check Northwestern’s official schedule and venue information before traveling; ordinary soccer and lacrosse use continues outside the football dates.

Suggest a Tip

Know a great bar, restaurant, hotel, attraction, or parking spot near Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium? Share it with us.

Discover More Stadiums

Big TenView all conference stadiumsIllinoisView all state stadiums
Browse by ConferenceExplore all conferencesBrowse by StateExplore all states
Roof TypeOpen-air

Northwestern Rivals

Gies Memorial StadiumIllinois · Champaign, ILBattle for the Land of LincolnMichigan StadiumMichigan · Ann Arbor, MINotre Dame StadiumNotre Dame · Notre Dame, INBattle for the Shillelagh

Closest Stadiums to Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

Wrigley FieldChicago Cubs · Chicago, IL8 miSoldier FieldChicago Bears · Chicago, IL14 miRate FieldChicago White Sox · Chicago, IL16 miSeatGeek StadiumChicago State Cougars · Bridgeview, Illinois22 miBrown FieldValparaiso Beacons · Valparaiso, Indiana52 miBrigham Field at Huskie StadiumNIU · DeKalb, IL57 mi

Frequently Asked Questions About Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

Where is Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium located?
Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium is located in Evanston, Illinois.
What team plays at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium?
Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium is a date-limited temporary football venue for Northwestern in the Big Ten.
When does Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium host Northwestern?
Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium is assigned as a temporary venue from September 5, 2026 through September 19, 2026.
What type of surface does Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium have?
Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium has a natural grass playing surface.
What stadiums are near Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium?
The closest stadiums to Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium are Wrigley Field (8 mi), Soldier Field (14 mi), Rate Field (16 mi), SeatGeek Stadium (22 mi), Brown Field (52 mi), Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium (57 mi).
Who are Northwestern's biggest rivals?
Northwestern's rivals include Illinois (Battle for the Land of Lincoln), Michigan, Notre Dame (Battle for the Shillelagh).

References

Content sourced from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and official team sites. Additional information verified against public sources.