Dates & times
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Northwestern vs. Indiana Women’s Basketball: Dec. 5 at Welsh-Ryan Arena
Northwestern’s Indiana game carries three labels—home Big Ten opener, Alumni Day and Willies Winter Wonderland—but the published schedule has one timed event: tipoff at 1 p.m. CT on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
One game, three advertised themes
Northwestern’s promotions listing connects the Indiana matchup with Alumni Day and Willies Winter Wonderland. The schedule shows the basketball game, not separate appointment times for those themes, so plan around the 1 p.m. tipoff rather than assuming there is a separately timed program.
Further reading: Women's Basketball Promotions - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗ · 2026-27 Women's Basketball Schedule - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
The poster offer depends on arriving early
Early-arriving fans are offered a limited-edition poster while supplies last. Northwestern does not publish a quantity or a cutoff time, so arriving early may improve your chance but cannot guarantee one. The listing does not give a separate door-opening time.
Further reading: Women's Basketball Promotions - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Game-day themes
Northwestern bills the Indiana date as its home Big Ten opener, with Alumni Day and Willies Winter Wonderland alongside the matchup. The promotions listing does not give separate times for those themes.
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · Welsh-Ryan Arena
- Northwestern Wildcats vs. Indiana; Big Ten home opener, Alumni Day and Willies Winter Wonderland. Early-arriving fans are offered a limited-edition poster while supplies last.
Plan your visit
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
Tipoff is at 1 p.m. CT. No end time is listed.
Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Indiana ↗ · 2026-27 Women's Basketball Schedule - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Welsh-Ryan Arena
2705 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60208.
Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Indiana ↗ · Welsh-Ryan Arena - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Fee-based; prices vary
The event listing gives no specific ticket price. Check the event’s Ticketmaster listing for ticket information.
Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Indiana ↗
Getting to Welsh-Ryan Arena
Rail
The North Shore transit guide says the CTA Purple Line serves Evanston. Metra’s Union Pacific North Line stops at Davis Street in downtown Evanston and at two other Evanston stops. Check current service and use the directions link to plan the final leg to the arena.
Driving and entrance
The confirmed destination is Welsh-Ryan Arena. The event listing does not provide game-specific parking instructions or name an event entrance; check current arrangements before setting out.
Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Indiana ↗ · Welsh-Ryan Arena - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Before you make a plan
Are Alumni Day and Willies Winter Wonderland separately timed events?
The promotion listing names both themes but gives no separate activity times. The scheduled event is Northwestern’s 1 p.m. game against Indiana.
Women's Basketball Promotions - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗ · 2026-27 Women's Basketball Schedule - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Can I count on getting the poster?
No. It is offered to early arrivals while supplies last, and no quantity or cutoff time is published.
Women's Basketball Promotions - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website ↗
Location & Google Maps
Welsh-Ryan Arena
2705 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60208
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