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- Gates
- All Entry Gates Open to the Public: General fans can enter Ross-Ade stadium as early as 1 hour and 30 minutes before kickoff.
- Bag policy
- Clear bag 12" x 6" x 12". Official bag policy ›
- Parking
- Lots: RV1, RV2, RV3, RV4. Official lot map ›
- Tailgating
- Tailgating is permitted directly behind your vehicle and cannot occupy an additional parking space or impede traffic flow within the lot. Lots open eight (8) hours prior to kickoff but not earlier than 8 a.m. (subject to change on weekday/Friday games); lots close two (2) hours after the game or midnight, whichever comes first.
- Transit
- Purdue Athletics operates a complimentary gameday shuttle service near the RV2, RV3 and RV4 lots, beginning three hours prior to game time and ending approximately one hour postgame; ADA lots have an ADA-accessible shuttle bus.
- Accessibility
- Gates A, GG, and EE are General Public ADA entrances.
- Outside food
- No outside food or drink.
- Concessions
- Concession stands managed by Boilermaker Hospitality offer a wide variety of options.
Tap an upcoming game for its gameday links. Kickoff times are shown in the stadium's local time once announced and confirmed on a second source; until then, Kickoff TBA. Played games show no score.
The Purdue vs Notre Dame rivalry, known as Shillelagh Trophy, is played on Saturday, September 26 at Ross–Ade Stadium. The Purdue vs Illinois rivalry, known as Purdue Cannon, is played on Saturday, October 3 at Gies Memorial Stadium. The Purdue vs Indiana rivalry, known as Old Oaken Bucket, is played on Saturday, November 28 at Memorial Stadium.
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