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The Saturday football date in Evanston is set, but kickoff remains TBA. That leaves the game-day timetable—and the best way to arrange the trip—open.
All times are local to the venue · America/Chicago
Northwestern hosts the Illinois Fighting Illini at Ryan Field on Nov. 28. The date identifies the matchup, but without a kickoff time, visitors should keep arrival and return plans flexible.
Northwestern’s official football schedule lists the game for Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026, at Ryan Field, with the start time still TBA. No end time is announced either. Check the schedule again before making plans that depend on when you need to arrive or leave.
The event listing describes Northwestern’s Division I athletics program as 12 teams competing in the Big Ten Conference. For this date, the confirmed program is the football game between the Wildcats and the Fighting Illini; no additional game-day activities are listed.
Further reading: Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Football vs. Illinois ↗ · 2026 Football Schedule - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
The schedule lists Northwestern Wildcats vs. Illinois Fighting Illini football at Ryan Field. Kickoff is TBA.
Kickoff is TBA, and no end time is announced. Check Northwestern’s football schedule for updates before making time-sensitive plans.
Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Football vs. Illinois ↗ · 2026 Football Schedule - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Northwestern’s directions identify the football venue at 1501 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201. The event listing gives a different ZIP code for the same street address; see the directions below when mapping the stadium.
Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Football vs. Illinois ↗ · Directions to Ryan Field Campus - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
The event listing says admission is paid and prices vary. Current prices and ticket availability for this game are not established here; check the game-specific Ticketmaster listing for current details.
Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Football vs. Illinois ↗ · 2026 Football Schedule - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
The event information does not state an age policy.
Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Football vs. Illinois ↗
The available venue information does not establish accessible routes, seating, or accommodations. Confirm current arrangements with Ryan Field if you need those details for your visit.
Northwestern directs football visitors to NewRyanField.com for parking information, and its ticket hub lists game-day parking and shuttle guidance. The available details do not confirm arrangements for this game, so check current information before setting out.
Directions to Ryan Field Campus - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗ · Tickets - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Northwestern prohibits discrimination and harassment of students, coaches, staff, officials, and guests based on characteristics including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability status, and veteran status. Violations may result in removal from an athletic event and a possible ban from future events.
Fan Code of Conduct - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Northwestern’s football directions give Ryan Field’s address as 1501 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201. The event listing prints 60208 for the same street address, so use the athletics ZIP code when mapping. The directions do not identify a specific game entrance; use current venue information for gate details.
Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Football vs. Illinois ↗ · Directions to Ryan Field Campus - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
The CTA Purple Line serves Evanston. On weekends and outside weekday express-rush periods, the North Shore transportation guide says it runs to Howard Street, where it connects with the Red Line. Metra’s Union Pacific North Line serves downtown Evanston at Davis Street and has two other Evanston stops; the guide says trains run daily, the trip from downtown Chicago takes about half an hour, and weekend service is at least hourly.
These are Evanston transit options, not confirmation of a direct stadium connection. Use the map links to work out the last leg from your starting point.
From Chicago and the south suburbs, Northwestern lists two routes. One follows Lake Shore Drive to Sheridan Road, then turns onto Central Street and continues west about a mile. The other uses I-90/94 and I-94 West (Edens), exiting at Old Orchard Road; from there, proceed east to Gross Point Road, turn left, then turn right at Central Street.
From the north, the directions use I-94 East (Edens) to Skokie Boulevard, then Lake Avenue and Green Bay Road to Central Street; turn left and continue east about half a mile. From the western or southwestern suburbs and O’Hare, they route drivers via I-294 North to Dempster Street, then I-94 West, Old Orchard Road, Gross Point Road, and Central Street.
Directions to Ryan Field Campus - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Northwestern’s directions refer football visitors to NewRyanField.com for parking information, while its ticket hub lists game-day parking and shuttle guidance. The supplied details do not confirm this game’s parking arrangements, shuttle service, or availability.
Directions to Ryan Field Campus - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗ · Tickets - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Kickoff is TBA, and no end time is announced. Check Northwestern’s football schedule before arranging travel that depends on the game time.
2026 Football Schedule - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗ · Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Football vs. Illinois ↗
Admission is paid and prices vary. Current game-specific prices and ticket availability are not established here; check the Ticketmaster listing for current details.
Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Football vs. Illinois ↗ · 2026 Football Schedule - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
The CTA Purple Line and Metra Union Pacific North Line serve Evanston, but the available transit guide does not confirm a direct stadium connection. Check the last leg from your stop.
Northwestern’s directions give 60201 for 1501 Central St; the event listing shows 60208 for the same address. Use the athletics address when mapping.
Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Football vs. Illinois ↗ · Directions to Ryan Field Campus - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
1501 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
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Event, planning and background information checked 2026-11-04 against the linked sources.