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About Sharon J. Drysdale Field

Sharon J. Drysdale Field is the on-campus softball stadium at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. As part of the Kirkpatrick Stadium project, the field retains its identity while undergoing upgrades to meet top Big Ten standards. With an initial capacity around 800 and planned expansion to 1,326, the venue hosts NCAA regional play and Big Ten Tournament games. Seating is General Admission, with standing room and accessible options as noted in current schedules. Secure your seats for upcoming matches and events with us — we’ve got you covered.

Location, access, and nearby lodging create a convenient experience for fans traveling from near and far. Below you’ll find essential details on seating, parking, transportation, and local accommodations to help you plan a smooth visit to Sharon J. Drysdale Field.

Venue details: Sharon J. Drysdale Field sits at Northwestern University’s campus in Evanston, with the address at 1501 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201. The field is part of the Kirkpatrick Stadium project, maintaining its name while the surrounding stands and facilities are rebuilt. General Admission seating means fans should arrive early for best access to open viewing areas and facilities as schedules are released. The old stands are being demolished as part of the upgrade, with the field continuing to host notable events like Big Ten Tournament games and NCAA regionals.

Parking: Parking is available in the East Lot of Ryan Field. Entry to the lot is through the Welsh-Ryan Arena Lobby. NU guidance provides on-site options for parking; plan to arrive early on event days to secure a spot close to the venue.

Transit: Public transit options include the CTA Purple Line stops at Davis, Foster, and Noyes, as well as bus 201. Metra UP North service is accessible nearby, and NU Loop Shuttles run to campus, providing convenient connections to Sharon J. Drysdale Field for fans traveling from the Chicago area and beyond.

Hotels and dining nearby: For comfortable stays, consider Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston (1818 Maple Ave) and Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston (1501 Sherman Ave). These properties offer convenient access to the campus and local dining options. We highlight partner recommendations for hotels and restaurants to help you secure dependable accommodations and meal options during your visit.

Notable events: Drysdale Field has hosted Big Ten Tournament games and NCAA regionals, drawing college baseball fans to Evanston. As part of the Kirkpatrick Stadium project, Northwestern University has announced upgrades to align with top Big Ten standards while preserving the field’s identity as Sharon J. Drysdale Field.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Current capacity: ~800; planned capacity after rebuild: 1,326.
  • Address: 1501 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201.
  • Venue type: on-campus college softball stadium; part of the Kirkpatrick Stadium project; field name remains Sharon J. Drysdale Field.
  • Seating/charts: General Admission seating (no assigned seating shown publicly in recent schedules).
  • Parking: East Lot of Ryan Field; entry through Welsh-Ryan Arena Lobby; on-site parking options per NU guidance.
  • Transit: Access via CTA Purple Line (Davis, Foster, Noyes stops), bus 201, Metra UP North; NU Loop Shuttles available.
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston (1818 Maple Ave), Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston (1501 Sherman Ave).
  • Notable events hosted: Big Ten Tournament games and NCAA regionals hosted at Drysdale Field; NU has announced a major upgrade to match top Big Ten standards.
  • Renaming/demolition notes: The old stands are being demolished as part of the Kirkpatrick Stadium project; the field name Sharon J. Drysdale Field is retaining its identity within the new complex.