Ross–Ade Stadium

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. The Pavilion opens 120 minutes before kickoff; Gate B (Ross-Ade Brigade only) opens 105 minutes before kickoff; all other gates open 90 minutes before kickoff.

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. See shuttle map at purduesports.com/fb-shuttles.

Tailgating. Tailgating is permitted directly behind your vehicle and cannot occupy an additional parking space or impede traffic flow within the lot. Saving spaces is not permitted; parking is first-come, first-served, one spot per vehicle. Glass containers, kegs, and fireworks are prohibited. Stand-alone/excessively loud/amplified speakers, live bands, and DJs are prohibited. Drones/remote-controlled equipment are prohibited on campus. Golf carts, mopeds, scooters, ATVs, and hoverboards are not permitted. Recreational fires are allowed only in a commercially manufactured portable outdoor fireplace with a screen, not within 25 feet of a structure, constantly attended. 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. Only propane grills may be used; charcoal grills and deep fryers are prohibited on University property. Maximum accepted propane cylinder size is 20 lbs. Grilling in parking structures is prohibited. Wood-burning/charcoal fires are not permitted in golf course lots. RV lots are RV1-RV4 (RV1/RV3 are for John Purdue Club members; RV2/RV4 are available to the public). All RV lots open at 6 p.m. the day prior to a home game; RVs may not stage before then, and all RVs must be removed by 10 a.m. the day after the game. Each RV must be confined to one space; 5th wheels must detach the tow vehicle after parking. Tent camping or camping in tow vehicles/pickups is prohibited. Vehicles that will not fit inside a 9'x20' parking space are relocated to RV2 or RV4.

Accessibility. Gates A, GG, and EE are General Public ADA entrances. Only restrooms on the exterior side of the concourse are ADA accessible. Fans requiring special assistance should arrange ticketing through the Hayes Family Athletics Ticket Office (765.494.3194 / 800.49.SPORT). ADA lots have an ADA-accessible shuttle bus. Family restrooms are located by Sections 102, 108, 111, 119, 125 and near Gates EE and GG; a nursing pod is on the concourse near Section 126. A KultureCity sensory quiet zone is near Section 125/Pavilion Lobby, with sensory bags available at Guest Services.

Entry. Prohibited: Weapons, Alcoholic beverages, Tobacco products and E-cigarettes, Umbrellas, Strollers, Noisemakers and irritants, Camera lenses longer than 6 inches, Backpacks, binocular cases, camera bags, diaper bags, drawstring bags, fanny packs, oversized totes, purses, Seat backs and seat cushions with metal or storage slots, Objects that interfere with the comfort or block the view of other patrons, Cans, Glass bottles, Food, Drinks, cups or coolers, Shakers or strobe lights, Large Signs, Flags or Banners, Pets (except registered service animals). Guests are NOT permitted to re-enter Ross-Ade Stadium once they leave. Guests are subject to visual inspection of person, parcel, bags and clothing capable of concealing prohibited items. Guests may refuse inspections but management reserves the right to refuse entry.

RV1. John Purdue Club members only; 5th wheels not permitted (redirected to RV2/RV4); requires additional parking pass for attached car

RV2. Available for season passes or day-of-game via credit card; $100 presale / $120 day-of; parking pass includes attached car

RV3. John Purdue Club members only; 5th wheels not permitted (redirected to RV2/RV4); requires additional parking pass for attached car

RV4. Available day-of-game via credit card; $100 presale / $120 day-of; parking pass includes attached car