Northwestern University has equipped its new Ryan Field stadium in Evanston, Illinois, with professional broadcast production technology from Grass Valley, supporting live sports coverage, in-venue content, and student-operated production workflows.
The installation is part of Northwestern's $875 million investment in its new 35,000-seat stadium, which opened October 2, 2026. Working with broadcast technology consultant Anthony James Partners, Northwestern selected Grass Valley equipment to support 1080p, UHD, and HDR production while maintaining compatibility with workflows used by the Big Ten Network.
At the center of the control room is the Grass Valley K-Frame VXPE production switcher with a Kayenne 3 M/E control panel, offering 40 inputs, 20 outputs, internal multiviewing, and 12G UHD support.
The camera system includes three LDX 150 cameras and two LDX 135 cameras, with wireless sideline coverage and long-range 80x box lens configurations. Grass Valley's Creative Grading panels and CCS-ONE server provide centralized camera shading and color management.
For broadcast integrators, university athletics departments, and sports production facilities, Northwestern's deployment demonstrates how professional switching, camera control, and hybrid IP/SDI connectivity can support reliable live sports production while providing valuable hands-on experience for student operators.
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