WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Fans will have an opportunity to see the 2026 Purdue football team for the first time when the Boilermakers host the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 11 at Ross-Ade Stadium. The event, free and open to the public, begins at 12 p.m. ET.
Fans can enter through Gates A, D, G and L beginning at 11 a.m. ET. Parking is available in lots A, C, Upper H (ADA), R as well as the Northwest Garage on a first-come, first-served basis.
At Gate G, fans can pick up a Purdue Football roster card and grab ticket information for the upcoming 2026 season. Fans can also check out some fun photo opportunities, play corn hole and experience other interactive activities on the concourse near Gates F and G. Select concession stands will also be open on the north, east and west sides of the stadium.
While seating is available in all areas of the bowl, the Shively Club, Buchanan Club, all suites, and Ross-Ade Pavilion are closed for Saturday’s showcase.
On the north plaza just outside of the stadium, the Purdue Team Store will be selling a limited supply of game-used helmets beginning at 10:30 a.m. ET before the gates open.
Also, as part of the weekend, Purdue Football alumni will be back on campus for the Spring Football Alumni Reunion.
The Spring Showcase will conclude spring practice for Barry Odom’s Boilermakers.
