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Ross-Ade Stadium Updates & Reminders for 2025Ross-Ade Stadium Updates & Reminders for 2025

Ross-Ade Stadium Updates & Reminders for 2025

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue Football officially enters a new era under head coach Barry Odom in 2025. In the 102nd season of Ross-Ade Stadium, fans should be aware of a few updates and reminders of new things they can expect to see on game days this fall.

GAME DAY TIMELINE

8 hours prior to kickoff (no earlier than 8 a.m.) - Parking lots open
3 hours prior to kickoff – Hayes Family Athletic Ticket Office (Mackey Arena) opens, Boilermaker Crossing (Weist Plaza) opens, shuttles begin
*2 hours, 15 minutes prior to kickoff - Team Walk on Tiller Drive (north plaza)
2 hours prior to kickoff - Pavilion (Gate K) opens
1 hour, 45 minutes prior to kickoff - Gate B opens to Ross-Ade Brigade members
1 hour, 30 minutes prior to kickoff – All general public gates open
5 Minutes prior to kickoff - Purdue Football takes the field!

The Purdue football team enters the stadium through Tiller Tunnel located in the northeast corner of the stadium. Be sure to make it to your seats in time to cheer on the Boilermakers as they take the field!

*This start time is new for 2025. Subject to change based on game time.

Click here to browse the available options for remaining single-game tickets.

 

SOUTH END ZONE PATIO NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SOUTH END ZONE PATIO NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Now open to the general public, the south end zone patio is a community space that is accessible via the south end zone stairwells behind the freestanding seating (not through the freestanding areas, which are still for students only). Gates A & B are still entrances for students only.

FOOTBALL PRACTICE FIELDS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Fans may no longer utilize the football practice field walkways just north of the Kozuch Family Performance Complex. In previous years fans were able to cut through here on the way to the stadium, but it will remain closed for student-athlete safety.

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ROSS-ADE STADIUM REMAINS A SENSORY INCLUSIVE VENUE

Ahead of last season, Purdue Athletics announced a partnership with KultureCity to make Ross-Ade Stadium a sensory inclusive environment.

KultureCity's Sensory Inclusive program is designed to create a more welcoming experience for guests with sensory needs due to PTSD, autism, dementia, strokes and other similar conditions that affect roughly one in four individuals.

Fans are able to check out sensory bags, fidget tools, noise-canceling headphones, verbal cue cards and strobe reduction glasses. Additionally, Purdue Athletics game day employees have been trained and certified to best accommodate those with sensory needs.

NEW IN 2025: The hassle-free quiet zone, designed for individuals who experience sensory overload, has been relocated and is now near Section 126 off the pavilion lobby. Signs mark the new designated quiet area.

TEAM STORE INFORMATION

You'll find various merchandise stands positioned along the concourse, along with an exterior merchandise location. Permanent team stores are located at 714 Northwestern Ave and inside the Stewart Center.

Team store locations and hours:

Outside Ross-Ade Stadium:

  • Open 8 hours before kickoff (no earlier than 8 a.m.): 714 Northwestern Ave & inside Stewart Center
  • Open 6 hours before kickoff (no earlier than 9 a.m.): S Lot (Slayter Hill, corner of W Stadium Ave and Jischke Dr), North Plaza, Main stadium location (northeast side of stadium, shop from exterior until gates open, then interior opens)
  • Open 3 hours before kickoff: Driving range & Boilermaker Crossing trailer (located at Weist Plaza between Mackey Arena and Holloway Gymnasium)

Inside Ross-Ade Stadium:

  • Open 2 hours before kickoff: Pavilion 3rd floor lobby
  • Open 90 minutes before kickoff: Section 110 (main stadium location), 115, 125, 132, and the recently renovated south end zone patio

STUDENT TICKET ENTRANCES

Designated entry points for student tickets are limited to gates A and B ONLY. All other gates are restricted from student ticket access. Upon arrival at Gate A or B, students will receive a wristband that allows them access to the student section. Anyone without a wristband will be removed from the student section.

Please note: should students fail to enter Ross-Ade Stadium through Gate A or B, they will be ineligible to receive a wristband and will not be granted access to the student section.Please note: should students fail to enter Ross-Ade Stadium through Gate A or B, they will be ineligible to receive a wristband and will not be granted access to the student section.

ADA ENTRANCE

With the elevator in the south side of the stadium, Gate A is designated for general public ADA access and student access ONLY.

As of last season, Gates A & B are the designated student entry gates. Gate A also grants access to fans with ADA needs, where they may access the newly installed elevator.

DOWNLOAD YOUR TICKETS

Same as in recent years, Purdue Athletics provides DIGITAL TICKETS ONLY for all home events. If fans wish to print their digital tickets, they may have them printed for $40 each at the Hayes Family Athletics Ticket Office on the east side of Mackey Arena.

Save your tickets to your phone's digital wallet before heading to the game to ensure they are ready to be scanned prior to reaching the gate!

Need help downloading your tickets?  Click here for instructions.

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NEW LOCATION FOR GUEST SERVICES

Since the start of last season, the Guest Services booth has been relocated to the eastern concourse near Section 107. Guest Services is now integrated with KultureCity features, where fans with sensory needs may check out sensory bags and other items to improve their game day experience.

PREMIUM SEATING CHILD PASSES

Premium Seating ticket holders' children aged 2 and under are free to enter utilizing a complementary child pass. Children aged 3-5 require a $70-per-game child pass.

All child passes are now digital and must be acquired prior to game day by contacting your Boilermaker Athletics Representative or calling the Hayes Family Athletics Ticket Office at 765.494.3194

Seat Backs

Seat Backs

Seat backs purchased for the season will be pre-installed. Season-long seat backs are no longer for sale.

Single game seat backs are $15 and available for purchase online, while supplies last. Customers who purchase single game seat backs can pick these up within 90 minutes of kickoff at the booth located near gate F. Click here to purchase a single game seat back.

NURSING POD

A nursing pod provided by Riley Children's Hospital is located on the concourse of the west side of Ross-Ade Stadium, near Section 126. Family restrooms are located by Sections 102, 108, 111, 119, 125, and at each first aid location near Gates EE and GG. Nursing can also be handled in either of the two first aid rooms at Gates EE and GG. There is also a first aid room in the pavilion on the third floor of the Shively Club.