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Northwestern AD Derrick Gragg previews massive renovations to Ryan Field during B1G Tailgate
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Northwestern AD Derrick Gragg recently ed the B1G Tailgate to discuss the planned renovations to Ryan Field.
The massive, privately-funded $800 million project is set to be completed in time for the 2026 season.
“The stadium is 100 years old. It’s only been refurbished since about 1997-98, so it’s time. You’ve been in a lot of the other stadiums around the B1G, and we have to do something that matches the great facilities we have on campus,” said Gragg.
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Gragg stressed the importance of having a home facility that is on par with the rest of the conference:
“We’re just trying to incorporate all of the best things we’ve seen from across the country,” said the second-year AD.
The renovated Ryan Field will have 12,000 fewer seats, but the hope is that this will lead to a more intimate feel for fans. Gragg stated that the istration took inspiration from European soccer stadiums.
The renovation is expected to be completed to start the 2026 football season.