
OCTOBER 2, 1926 · 100 YEARS · OCTOBER 2, 2026
A Century of College Football.
A New Era Begins.
New Ryan Field is scheduled to open on October 2, 2026, exactly 100 years after the original stadium hosted its first football game. This officially licensed, double-sided commemorative coin captures a once-in-a-century milestone.
A RARE CENTENNIAL MOMENT
Two Stadium Eras. One Historic Date.
On October 2, 1926, the original stadium hosted its first college football game in Evanston. On October 2, 2026, New Ryan Field is scheduled to begin its own chapter with the inaugural game against Penn State.
TWO SIDES · ONE STORY
The New Era on One Side.
A Century of History on the Other.
Each face tells a different part of the same 1926–2026 centennial story.
New Ryan Field · 2026
Stadium-inspired relief celebrates the opening year, while the October 2 date connects the design directly to the centennial milestone.
100 Years · 1926–2026
A bold centennial composition places the century itself at the center, honoring the past while celebrating the beginning of a new era.
MADE TO HOLD · MADE TO KEEP
A Centennial Story in the Palm of Your Hand.
Designed as a commemorative collectible, the coin combines detailed two-sided artwork with a rich antique-inspired metallic appearance.
- Officially licensed commemorative design
- Distinct artwork on both sides
- Raised relief-style visual detailing
- Antique gold and dark metal appearance
- Created for collecting, displaying and gifting
THE DATE BEHIND THE COIN
October 2.
One Hundred Years Apart.
The inaugural game at New Ryan Field is scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026, when Penn State visits Evanston.
That date lands exactly 100 years after the original stadium first hosted college football on October 2, 1926.
OFFICIALLY LICENSED
An Authorized Commemorative Release.
This commemorative coin is officially licensed and authorized for this historic centennial release, celebrating the 1926–2026 milestone and the opening era of New Ryan Field.
Created for fans, alumni and collectors who want a meaningful keepsake connected to this landmark moment in college football history.
KEEP THE MOMENT CLOSE
Built for the Memorabilia Shelf.
Place it alongside game tickets, photographs, college football memorabilia or other pieces that preserve the memories of a favorite season.
Stadiums Change.
The Memories Remain.
October 2 connects two generations of stadium history. Preserve the centennial moment with an authorized commemorative collectible created to be held, displayed and remembered.
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100 YEARS IN THE MAKING
One Historic Date.
One New Beginning.
Remember October 2, 1926.
Celebrate October 2, 2026.