Purdue Athletics utilizes a mobile-only system for ticketing and parking. On game day, fans will enter Purdue Athletics venues and parking lots using digital tickets on their mobile device.

CLICK HERE for more digital entry information, including step-by-step instructions on how to download your tickets.

All students with a valid student ticket must enter through Gates A or B. Upon entry, students will receive a game-specific wristband that is required for access to the student section. Students who do not enter through Gates A or B will not receive a wristband and will not be permitted in the student section.

General admission fans may enter the stadium through any gate except Gates A and B. Gate A is reserved for student and ADA tickets only, while Gate B is reserved exclusively for student tickets.

Accessible entry is available at Gates A, EE, GG, and the Pavilion. These locations are designated to accommodate individuals with disabilities and provide an accessible and enjoyable entry into Ross-Ade Stadium.

Ross-Ade is 100% cashless. Concessions and merchandise stands will NOT accept cash. Please note, there is no option to convert cash to card.

Purdue Athletics follows a clear bag policy. CLICK HERE for more details, including a list of prohibited items.

The Hayes Family Athletic Ticket Office is located on the East Side of Mackey Arena, off of Northwestern Avenue.

Football Game Day Hours: Opens three hours prior to kickoff, and closes at the end of halftime.

Parking Lots Open: Parking lots will open 8 hours prior to kickoff, but no earlier than 8 AM ET.

Boilermaker Crossing Opens: Stop by the Boilermaker Crossing located in the Weist Plaza between Holloway and Mackey for some family fun! Click here to learn more about the Boilermaker Crossing.

Ticket Office Opens: The Hayes Family Athletic Ticket Office, located on the East Side of Mackey Arena, will open 3 hours prior to kickoff.

Shuttle Services Begin: Game day shuttle service will begin 3 hours prior to kickoff, and will end one hour following the conclusion of the game. Click here to view a map of game day shuttle routes.

Team Walk: Stop by the Team Walk located on Tiller Drive to cheer on the Boilermakers in their arrival on game day! 

Pavillion Opens: Fans with tickets located in the Pavilion can enter as early as 2 hours before kickoff.

Ross-Ade Brigade Entry: Members of Ross-Ade Brigade can enter through gate B as early as 1 hour and 45 minutes before kickoff.

Band Concert on Slayter Hill: Head over to Slayter Hill 90 minutes before kickoff for the All-American Marching Band concert on Slayter Hill! This game day tradition features the full marching band accompanied by cheerleaders, Purdue Pete, and guest Purdue celebrities.

All Entry Gates Open to the Public: General fans can enter Ross-Ade stadium as early as 1 hour and 30 minutes before kickoff.

All Parking passes are digital and should be downloaded to your mobile device after purchasing. Click here for instructions on how to download your parking pass. Select lots are available for purchase on game day, but purchasing a parking pass in advance is preferred. 

Day of parking is first come, first served, dependent upon lot availability after season permit and advance online sales. Lots available for purchase on game day include Northwestern Garage, University Garage, IM Fields, AA, BB, CC, EE, FF, GG, Driving Range, Grass Triangle, O (ADA), Northwest Athletic Complex, Armory, PUSH, RV2, RV4.

John Purdue Club members have access to reserved lots, sold on a season basis. For more information on JPC parking, click here.

RV Parking Lots: RV1, RV2, RV3 and RV4

RV1 and RV3 are for John Purdue Club members. To join JPC, please visit JohnPurdueClub.com. 5th wheels are not permitted in RV1 or RV3 and will be redirected to RV2 or RV4.

ADA patrons who do not have a season parking pass may park in O Lot and EE Lot.  O & EE Lots are first come first serve and day of lot availability is dependent upon season permits.  ADA parking in both lots is $34 on game day.

All vehicles must have an ADA placard or license plate displayed in/on the vehicle to park in either lot. The owner must be present in the vehicle when entering the ADA lot.

H Lot is a John Purdue Club permit lot - for more information, please call the John Purdue Club at 765.494.2582. If you have specific questions related to ADA parking prior to gameday, please call the Hayes Family Athletics Ticket Office at 800.49.SPORT.

As our community grows for each athletic event, it's important that Purdue Athletics and the fan community partner in safety. See tailgating policies below.

Speakers that can stand alone, are excessively loud, or are connected to an amplifier are prohibited. Live bands or DJs are also not permitted.

The use and/or operation of remote controlled equipment (including drones and toys) is strictly prohibited on campus – including game days. All grounds and parking lots are considered part of campus.

Grilling in parking structures is prohibited. Only propane grills can be used. Charcoal grill or deep fryer use is prohibited on University property. The maximum accepted propane cylinder size is 20 lbs.

Kegs are not permitted on campus, in the parking lots, or adjacent areas.

Golf carts, mopeds, scooters, ATVs, hover boards and other custom motorized vehicles are not permitted on campus unless authorized by Purdue Athletics and/or the Purdue Police Department.

Fans are permitted to have a recreational fire completely enclosed in a commercially manufactured portable outdoor fireplace with a screen. The fire shall not be ignited with flammable liquids. The portable outdoor fireplace shall not be operated within 25 feet of a structure or combustible materials. The fire shall be constantly attended, and shall be extinguished when not attended. Smoldering embers shall not be disposed of in a dumpster. No open burning shall occur. Wood burning/charcoal fires are not permitted in golf course lots.

Purdue has a long-standing partnership with the National Weather Service to monitor weather conditions. Many cell phone apps are also available for you to monitor predicted weather on game day.

High Wind Warning: issued when 40 MPH+ winds are sustained for an hour or more, and/or wind gusts of 58 MPH. At this time, use of any tailgating equipment, tents or temporary structures is prohibited.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch: issued when conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms, including hail over 1" and winds of 58 MPH or more. At this time, begin to tear down and safely store equipment, tents or temporary structures. Fans should locate the nearest shelter.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: issued when a thunderstorm is producing or will soon produce large hail and high winds, capable of causing significant damage. At this time, tear down and safely store equipment, tents or temporary structures. Fans should proceed to the nearest shelter.

Tornado Watch: issued when conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes. At this time, begin to tear down and safely store equipment, tents or temporary structures. Fans should locate the nearest shelter.

Tornado Warning: issued when a tornado is indicated by radar or spotters. At this time, immediately tear down and safely store equipment, tents or temporary structures. Fans should proceed to the nearest shelter.

Purdue Athletics requires all patrons to follow manufacturer recommendations on set-up, tear down and securing of any tents, including the wind speed rating of all tents or temporary structures.

Light winds: includes sustained winds 1 to 15 MPH. All tent and temporary structures shall be properly anchored to the ground in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. Occupy tent or temporary structure with normal caution and awareness, and monitor/secure items that may be susceptible to being blown around.

Windy conditions: includes sustained winds of 16 to 30 MPH for an hour or more, and/or wind gusts of 35 to 45 MPH. Disassemble all tents and temporary structures not rated for wind speeds greater than 15 MPH. Monitor/secure items that may be susceptible to being blown around.

Wind advisory: issued when 31 to 39 MPH winds are sustained for an hour or more, and/or wind gusts of 46 to 57 MPH. Disassemble all tents and temporary structures not rated for wind speeds greater than 30 MPH.

High wind watch: issued when 40 MPH+ winds are sustained for an hour or more, and/or wind gusts of 58 MPH. At this time, use of any tailgating equipment, tents or temporary structures is prohibited.

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Main Stadium Location at Gate E (Wooden Drive) - 6 hours prior to kickoff, but not earlier than 9 AM
Slayter Trailer - 6 hours prior to kickoff, but not earlier than 9 AM
R Lot Trailer - 3 hours prior to kickoff
Pavillion - 2 hours prior to kickoff
In-Venue - Open when gates open

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