Reserve Official Parking for Ryan Field

Buy parking in advance for Ryan Field and enjoy faster entry, less stress, and more time enjoying your visit.

The New Ryan Field mobile app is required for stadium entry, and The Great Chicago Food Festival opens two hours before kickoff.

1 upcoming event

2Oct

Northwestern vs. Penn State (7pm kickoff) & The Great Chicago Food Festival (5pm)

Friday at 7:00 pm | 2026Find parking

Venue Information

About

New Ryan Field is the reimagined home of Northwestern Wildcats football — Chicago's Big Ten Stadium, in Evanston just north of downtown Chicago. The 35,000-capacity stadium is built on one idea: premium for everyone, with every seat protected by a full canopy.

Every home game is also The Great Chicago Food Festival, opening two hours before kickoff. It includes Legends in Residence at The Village at Ryan Field, Best of Chicago Eats, Willie's Fan Favorites with Chicago sports' first $5 menu, Two-Minute Markets, and The Great Big Ten Grillout.

The New Ryan Field app is required for entry. Download it before you arrive. It holds your tickets and it unlocks the $5 menu. Get started at newryanfield.com/app.

Getting here is easy by Metra Union Pacific North Line, CTA Purple Line or Pace Bus 201. Game day shuttles run from Northwestern campus and downtown Evanston parking, and lots open four hours before kickoff.

For additional information, please visit: https://newryanfield.com/getting-here

Features

Paved parking lot
ADA-Accessible Spaces
Large vehicle compatibility
On-Site Attendants

Event Day Shuttle Service

Easy, Convenient Access to Ryan Field
Free shuttle service is available on event days to provide convenient transportation to and from Ryan Field. Shuttles connect major parking areas around the Northwestern campus and downtown Evanston with the stadium, making it easy to get to and from your event.

All shuttles drop off and pick up along Ashland Avenue at Ryan Field.

The Campus Shuttle Line provides service from locations around the Northwestern campus.

Stop 1: Ashland Ave at Gate 2 (Northwest Gate)
Stop 2: Sheridan Road & Lincoln Street
Stop 3: Sheridan Road near Noyes Street
Stop 4: Sheridan Road near Garrett Parking Lot
Stop 5: Campus Drive at the South Campus Parking Garage

The Downtown Shuttle Line connects Ryan Field with key locations throughout downtown Evanston.

Stop 1: Ashland Avenue at Gate 1 (Southwest Gate)
Stop 2: Chicago Avenue & Church Street
Stop 3: Orrington Avenue & Davis Street
Stop 4: Maple Avenue near Emerson Street

Event-day shuttle service makes getting to and from Ryan Field simple and convenient.

Driving Directions

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Parking Lot Map

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How to book parking at Ryan Field

Choose your event from the event calendar

Select what area you’d like to park in

Your parking pass will be sent to you via email

Frequently Asked Questions

You can reserve your parking space online via this webpage. Select your event, choose a parking lot, and complete your booking through JustPark. After purchasing, your parking pass will be emailed to you.

Refunds or exchanges are generally not available.

Pre-booking is strongly recommended to guarantee your spot. While onsite payment may be available, it's not guaranteed as parking lots can fill up on event days.

After booking, you'll receive detailed directions, parking lot names, and nearby landmarks. Be sure to arrive early to allow extra time for traffic and entry.