Donate Blood and Get Exclusive Access to Ryan Field
Northwestern University, Abbott, and the Big Ten will host a blood drive at Welsh-Ryan Arena on November 19. Participants will receive a limited-edition Northwestern T-shirt and enjoy VIP access to the new Ryan Field, including a walk through the hype tunnel and onto the turf.
Donors will help the Wildcats earn points in the We Give Blood campaign, a conference-wide effort to help address the nation’s blood shortage. The university with the most donations by December 4 will receive a $1 million grant from Abbott for student or community health initiatives.
One donation can help save up to three lives.
Thursday, November 19, 2026
11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Welsh-Ryan Arena Lobby
2705 Ashland Avenue
Evanston
Map
Street parking is available along Ashland Avenue or Ryan Field’s West Lot. Enter via Gate 1 and enter Welsh-Ryan Arena through the southwest entrance.
Sign Up TodayIf you are unable to attend this blood drive, you can donate at any blood drive or blood center through December 4.