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Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium
The essentials
| Team | Northwestern Wildcats |
|---|---|
| Location | Evanston, IL |
| Opened | 1997 |
| Capacity | 12,023 (18th in the Big Ten) |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Roof | Open air |
| Elevation | 587 ft |
Among the 18 Big Ten stadiums
- Capacity18th largest
- Age17th oldest
- Elevation13th highest
Venue facts from CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Northwestern at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium
Record8-4since 2024
Win rate66.7%12 games
Latest results here
- W Colorado 41-7 Sep 19, 2026
- W South Dakota State 34-18 Sep 5, 2026
- W Purdue 19-0 Oct 18, 2025
- W UL Monroe 42-7 Oct 4, 2025
- W UCLA 17-14 Sep 27, 2025
From the game log: games at this venue since 2024, the first season with venue records.
The other Big Ten stadiums
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Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) Illinois · Champaign, IL · 60,670 -
Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) Indiana · Bloomington, IN · 52,656 -
Kinnick Stadium Iowa · Iowa City, IA · 69,250 -
SECU Stadium Maryland · College Park, MD · 51,802 -
Michigan Stadium Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 107,601 -
Spartan Stadium Michigan State · East Lansing, MI · 75,005 -
Huntington Bank Stadium Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · 50,850 -
Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska · Lincoln, NE · 85,458 -
Ohio Stadium Ohio State · Columbus, OH · 102,780 -
Autzen Stadium Oregon · Eugene, OR · 54,000 -
Beaver Stadium Penn State · University Park, PA · 106,572 -
Ross-Ade Stadium Purdue · West Lafayette, IN · 57,282 -
SHI Stadium Rutgers · Piscataway, NJ · 52,454 -
Rose Bowl UCLA · Pasadena, CA · 88,565 -
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum USC · Los Angeles, CA · 77,500 -
Husky Stadium Washington · Seattle, WA · 70,138 -
Camp Randall Stadium Wisconsin · Madison, WI · 80,321
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Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium: the Northwestern home guide
Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium in Evanston, IL is home to Northwestern football. It opened in 1997 and seats 12,023, the 18th largest stadium in the Big Ten, with artificial turf in an open-air bowl. Since 2024, Northwestern is 8-4 at home here. This guide sits alongside the Northwestern team hub, the 2026 schedule and the Big Ten this week round-up.
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Frequently asked questions
What stadium does Northwestern play in?
Northwestern plays home games at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium in Evanston, IL.
What is the capacity of Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium?
Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium holds 12,023, the 18th largest in the Big Ten. It opened in 1997 and plays on artificial turf.
What is Northwestern's record at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium?
Northwestern is 8-4 in 12 games at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium since 2024 (66.7% wins). The biggest win in that span was 42-7 over Western Illinois in 2025.