Gameday Guide

Ross–Ade Stadium

West Lafayette, Indiana · purdue

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 6" x 12"

CLEAR BAG REQUIRED

All bags entering the stadium must be either: clear and no larger than 12"x6"x12"; a 1-gallon clear Ziploc bag; or a non-clear clutch purse no larger than 4.5"x6.5". A bag required for medical purposes that does not adhere to the policy must be clearly marked with a medical bag tag and may only enter through gates A, EE, GG, and the Pavilion. No outside food or drink.

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Reserve parking near Ross–Ade Stadium

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Lots open eight (8) hours prior to kickoff but not earlier than 8 a.m. (subject to change on Friday games); lots close two (2) hours after the game or midnight, whichever comes first.

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Getting in

Gates. All general gates to Ross-Ade Stadium open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. The Pavilion opens two hours (120 minutes) prior to kickoff, and Gate B opens exclusively to the Ross-Ade Brigade 105 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.

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. All guests, including children, must have a valid event ticket to enter Ross-Ade Stadium. No re-entry: guests are not permitted to re-enter once they leave. Students with student-section tickets may only enter through Gates A & B.

Hotels near the stadium

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Food worth the line

Concession stands managed by Boilermaker Hospitality offer a wide variety of options. The stadium is cashless: concessions and merchandise stands do not accept cash (credit cards only), and alcohol sales end at the end of the third quarter.

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Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Ross–Ade Stadium?

Ross–Ade Stadium requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". All bags entering the stadium must be either: clear and no larger than 12"x6"x12"; a 1-gallon clear Ziploc bag; or a non-clear clutch purse no larger than 4.5"x6.5". A bag required for medical purposes that does not adhere to the policy must be clearly marked with a medical bag tag and may only enter through gates A, EE, GG, and the Pavilion. Prohibited bags cannot be left at the gates.

Can you bring outside food into Ross–Ade Stadium?

Outside food, drinks, cups, cans, coolers, and glass bottles are prohibited items. For outdoor athletic events only, one sealed, disposable water bottle 20 ounces in size or less is permitted to enter the stadium.

When do gates open at Ross–Ade Stadium?

All general gates to Ross-Ade Stadium open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. The Pavilion opens two hours (120 minutes) prior to kickoff, and Gate B opens exclusively to the Ross-Ade Brigade 105 minutes before kickoff..

Where do you park for a purdue game?

Ross–Ade Stadium has on-site lots including RV1, RV2, RV3, RV4. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through the parking widget on this page.