Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Chicago
- From 7:00 PM
Northwestern vs. Milwaukee at Welsh-Ryan Arena: Nov. 3, 2026
Northwestern’s home schedule marks its Oct. 30 game against Lewis as an exhibition, then lists Milwaukee as the next home opponent. That makes the Nov. 3 matchup the first listed non-exhibition home game, at 7 p.m. CT in Welsh-Ryan Arena.
The schedule draws a line after the exhibition
The official 2026–27 home schedule identifies Lewis on Oct. 30 as an exhibition; the Milwaukee entry on Tuesday, Nov. 3, is listed separately as a Northwestern Wildcats women’s basketball game. The distinction helps clarify what the date is: one scheduled matchup, not part of the exhibition listing.
Further reading: 2026-27 Women's Basketball Schedule - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Accessible seating is distributed around the arena
Northwestern describes wheelchair-accessible seating in multiple parts of Welsh-Ryan Arena rather than in just one location. For visitors comparing seat locations or planning around a particular access need, that distribution is a useful starting point—but it is still worth confirming a specific seating arrangement with the arena before buying.
Further reading: Welsh-Ryan Arena - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
A game inside McGaw Memorial Hall
Welsh-Ryan Arena is housed in McGaw Memorial Hall, whose construction began in 1951 and was completed in 1953. Northwestern’s facility history describes a later 19-month renovation of the arena, part of the building’s evolution as a venue for university and community events.
Further reading: Welsh-Ryan Arena - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
The confirmed matchup
The listed program is Northwestern Wildcats women’s basketball against Milwaukee. No additional activity is identified for this date.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Welsh-Ryan Arena
- Northwestern Wildcats women's basketball vs Milwaukee
Plan for the game
Tuesday, November 3
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CT. The event information does not state an end time.
Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Milwaukee ↗ · 2026-27 Women's Basketball Schedule - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Welsh-Ryan Arena
The arena is at 2705 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60208.
Welsh-Ryan Arena - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Admission is paid; prices vary
The event listing says admission is a fee and prices vary, but does not give an exact single-game price. Northwestern’s schedule links to single-game tickets; check the current amount before purchasing.
Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Milwaukee ↗ · 2026-27 Women's Basketball Schedule - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Seating, elevators and family restrooms
The arena lists ADA seating on every level, five elevators and five accessible family restrooms, with wheelchair-accessible seating distributed around the venue. Confirm arrangements for a particular need directly with the arena.
Welsh-Ryan Arena - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Getting to Welsh-Ryan Arena
Destination and entrance
Use Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60208, as the destination. The event information does not name a specific public entrance. The map links can calculate directions from your starting point; check current event instructions for entrance details.
Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Milwaukee ↗ · Welsh-Ryan Arena - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Regional rail
The North Shore transportation page identifies the CTA Purple Line and Metra’s Union Pacific North Line as serving Evanston. It describes the Metra line as stopping at Davis Street and two other Evanston stations; trains run daily, with weekday service at least every half hour and more frequent service during rush hours. These are regional transit details, not directions from a station to the arena, so check the last leg of your route.
Driving and parking
The event listing and regional transportation page do not provide game-specific parking arrangements. Confirm parking and arrival instructions before driving.
Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Milwaukee ↗ · Chicago's North Shore CVB - Transportation ↗
Before you make a plan
Is a giveaway or other promotion confirmed for this game?
No game-specific promotion is confirmed. Northwestern’s promotions page says 2026–27 details are forthcoming but does not identify an activity for the Milwaukee matchup.
Women's Basketball Promotions - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Does the event information give an end time?
No. It lists a 7:00 p.m. CT start but no end time.
Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Milwaukee ↗ · 2026-27 Women's Basketball Schedule - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Does the listing explain where to park?
It does not provide game-specific parking directions. Confirm the current arrangements before setting out by car.
Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Milwaukee ↗ · Chicago's North Shore CVB - Transportation ↗
Location & Google Maps
Welsh-Ryan Arena
2705 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60208
Map search by venue and address. Check the organiser’s entrance details before travelling.