Ultimate Fan Experience
Ryan Field creates a best-in-the-nation collegiate football experience for fans, players, and the community. By reducing the overall maximum capacity to 35,000, the stadium boasts incredible sightlines and a premium experience for all attendees. Other features include a state-of-the-art canopy to focus noise and light on the field, cutting-edge-technology, and new standards for accessibility and inclusivity.
New Community Asset
The stadium is rotated slightly off a North/South axis, creating outdoor plazas at each corner for students, alumni, and fans to gather, celebrate, and connect before and after games. During off-season, the plazas transform to host a variety of events, from seasonal celebrations to community gatherings, ensuring the stadium remains a hub of activity and connection year-round.
Project Feasibility
Prior to the approval of the project, Northwestern University engaged CAA ICON to assist in estimating annual operating expenses for Ryan Field following a major stadium reconstruction project. Additionally, CAA ICON was retained to perform a peer review of a previously completed market and financial feasibility study.
Services Provided
CAA ICON served as Owner's Representative and provided the full scope of Project Management services for the Ryan Field Project.
CAA ICON also provided Feasibility and Planning services to Northwestern University.
Project Management Team
Marc Farha
George Messina
Mike Abrams
Austin Boyd
Dane Jensen
Sarah Baresel
Cody Koch
Dan Weiss
Tom Ogg
Devin Wertheimer
Dan Loosbrock
