Northwestern Football News

July 21, 2006

Single-Game Tickets On Sale Monday, July 24
Fans can still purchase season tickets and three-packs

EVANSTON, Ill.-Single-game tickets for Northwestern's six 2006 home football games go on sale at 9 a.m. Monday, July 24. Tickets for home games can be ordered by calling 847-491-CATS, visiting the Wildcats' online ticket office (NUsports.com), or calling Ticketmaster. They may also be purchased in person at the Ryan Field Ticket Office at 1501 Central Street in Evanston.

Single-game ticket prices are $30 for the two nonconference games (New Hampshire and Eastern Michigan) and $20 for end zone seats. The four Big Ten game ticket prices are $50 (Purdue, Michigan State, Ohio State and Illinois) and $30 for end zone seats (No reduced-price seats will be sold for the Ohio State game).

Northwestern will honor former head coach Randy Walker at the Sept. 9 New Hampshire game (Heroes' Day). A special commemorative item honoring Walker will be distributed to a limited number of fans that day.

For fans planning to attend multiple home games, the best deal is to purchase season tickets ($116 to $180) or one of the three-pack plans. The three-packs are between $100 to $120, and fans are invited to several exclusive VIP events throughout the year. Northwestern is also selling a family plan package ($360), which includes two adult and three youth season tickets-a savings of $400 off the single-game ticket price.

Group ticket discounts are also available for groups of 50 or more for all games except Ohio State. In addition to half-price tickets, all group leaders will receive a personalized NU replica jersey and will be entered into a drawing for four tickets to the Ohio State game on November 11. The group will receive a welcome message at the game, as well as a select number of premium items and game programs.

Northwestern is coming off a 7-5 season that earned the 'Cats a berth in the Sun Bowl. Northwestern is preparing for another exciting campaign this fall, including home games against the defending Big Ten co-champion Ohio State and the 100th all-time meeting with Illinois.

The 'Cats are 9-3 at home the last two seasons, and they return 18 starters, led by National Freshman of the Year Tyrell Sutton.

2006 Northwestern Home Schedule

September 9 * NEW HAMPSHIRE (Heroes' Day) -- $30 regular, $20 end zone

September 16 * EASTERN MICHIGAN (Take a Kid to the Game Day) -- $30 regular, $20 end zone

October 14 * PURDUE (Family Weekend) -- $50 regular, $30 end zone

October 21 * MICHIGAN STATE (Homecoming)-- $50 regular, $30 end zone

November 11 * OHIO STATE (LaSalle Bank Day) -- $50 regular and end zone

November 18 * ILLINOIS (Scout Day/Youth Football Day) -- $50 regular, $30 end zone