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Value Ticket Saturday

These are the most affordable Big Ten trips. Weeknight kickoffs cut hotel costs further if you can take the Friday.

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The basics

What this event actually is

When

Home Saturdays, September through November

Where

Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana

Coverage

Conference network coverage, including weeknight windows for some games

Planning

How to plan the trip

The order that saves the most money and the most stress.

  • Lock the date first. Kickoff windows move, dates rarely do.
  • Book refundable lodging before buying tickets, because rooms sell out faster than seats.
  • Compare seat locations, not just price. Shade, wind and aisle access matter more than a few rows.
  • Confirm the venue bag policy and payment rules before you leave the hotel.
  • Plan the exit. Rideshare pickup zones are usually several blocks from the gates.
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The venue

Ross-Ade Stadium

Capacity 57,236Opened 1924West Lafayette, Indiana

An easy-in, easy-out campus stadium with one of the best value ticket markets in the league.

  • Slayter Hill above the south end is the classic free view and tailgate spot.
  • Rideshare pickup is simplest along Northwestern Avenue after the game.
Teams

Programs involved

Watching

If you are staying home

Conference network coverage, including weeknight windows for some games. Our conference viewing guide breaks down which package carries which window, including the streaming options that cover games not on national television.

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