Ross-Ade Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, parking and bag policy

Ross-Ade Stadium holds 61,441 fans and is home to Purdue Boilermakers (NCAA FBS (Big Ten)). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, parking and bag rules.

Capacity	61,441
Opened	November 22, 1924
Home teams	Purdue Boilermakers (NCAA FBS (Big Ten))
Address	850 Steven Beering Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907

When are the remaining home games?

2 home games left, starting Sat Nov 7, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

Date	Game	Kickoff	Competition
Sat Nov 7, 2026	Purdue Boilermakers vs Maryland Terrapins	time TBA	College football
Sat Nov 21, 2026	Purdue Boilermakers vs Wisconsin Badgers	time TBA	College football

When do the gates open at Ross-Ade Stadium?

Two hours before kickoff. (source)

What has changed at Ross-Ade Stadium recently?

Ross-Ade Stadium's south end zone was renovated in 2023, adding a new stand, the Tiller Tunnel, and increasing capacity to 61,441. (source)

Where do students sit at Ross-Ade Stadium?

The Tyler Trent student section (Ross-Ade Brigade) is located in the south end zone and southeast sidelines, entering through gates A and B.

What are the tailgating rules at Ross-Ade Stadium?

Tailgating is permitted in parking lots, which open 8 hours prior to kickoff (no earlier than 8 a.m.). Only propane grills may be used; charcoal grills and deep fryers are prohibited on University property, and grilling in parking structures is prohibited. Glass containers and kegs are prohibited. Stand-alone or excessively loud/amplified speakers, live bands, and DJs are prohibited. Drones are strictly 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, and must be constantly attended.

Is there a sun and shade map for Ross-Ade Stadium?

Not yet. The south end zone was rebuilt for 2023, after the newest lidar survey was flown in 2018, so a model from it would show the old south end. We only publish seat and sun data measured from a survey of the stands as they are now, so this guide sticks to the schedule, parking and stadium policies until a newer survey is flown.

Before you go

Bags: All bags entering the stadium must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear plastic Ziploc bag. A small clutch bag, no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap, is also permitted. Non-conforming bags needed for medical purposes must be marked with a medical bag tag and can only enter through gates A, EE, GG, and the Pavilion. Bag policy.
Payment: Concessions and merchandise stands do not accept cash and there is no option to convert cash to card.
Getting there: Game day shuttle service begins 3 hours prior to kickoff and ends one hour after the game. Shuttle pickup/dropoff points are marked with gold signs for the north route and black signs for the south route, with real-time tracking via QR codes at each stop. Parking and transit.
Food: For outdoor athletic events only, one sealed, disposable water bottle of 20 ounces or less is permitted. Other outside food and drinks are prohibited.