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West Lafayette, Indiana - Ross-Ade Stadium - Old Gold and Black - Purdue Pete

One of the easiest in-and-out trips in the league, with the World's Largest Drum and a reliably affordable ticket market.

An engineering campus with a train, a drum and one of the most reliable value tickets in the league.

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Stadium
Ross-Ade Stadium
Capacity
57,236
Opened
1924
Conference
Big Ten
How to watch

Broadcast and streaming

Mostly conference network coverage, with national windows against ranked visitors.

Conference network

Big Ten Network carries the early windows that national bundles treat as an add-on tier.

National windows

Marquee matchups move to national broadcast partners, usually announced 12 days out.

Out-of-market

A live TV bundle that includes the conference network is the simplest single subscription.

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Tickets

What tickets actually cost you in planning

Evergreen demand patterns, not a live price feed. Verify current inventory at the source before you book travel.

  • Single-game inventory is available for nearly every date, and secondary prices often sit below face.
  • Ohio State, Michigan and Notre Dame visits are the exceptions and price accordingly.
  • Ross-Ade parking is straightforward; the campus lots are a short flat walk.

Where to sit

The south end has the best combination of price and sightline. The west stands hold shade for afternoon kickoffs.

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Traditions

What makes a Purdue Saturday different

World's Largest Drum

The Purdue Big Bass Drum leads the band and is a pregame attraction on its own.

Boilermaker Special

The locomotive mascot circles the stadium before kickoff.

Attend

Games to plan around

College Football

Value Ticket Saturday

When
Home Saturdays, September through November
Venue
Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana

Coverage: Conference network coverage, including weeknight windows for some games

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

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Tailgating

  • Slayter Hill above the south end is the free view and the casual tailgate.
  • Lot tailgating is relaxed and welcoming to visiting groups.

Wind protection and a canopy with real stakes. The lots here are exposed.

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Travel and stay

  • Indianapolis (IND) is 75 minutes away and is the practical airport.
  • Lafayette lodging is limited; Indianapolis hotels plus a drive is often cheaper.

Weather: Open, flat and windy in November. September afternoons are hot with limited shade in the lots.

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Around the game

Beyond the stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana

  • Chauncey VillageWalkable from the stadium and the default student-side pregame.
  • IndianapolisAn hour south with the nearest large airport and far more lodging.

Rivalry weekends

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Stadium

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.
FAQ

Purdue questions

What channel is Purdue on?
Mostly conference network coverage, with national windows against ranked visitors.
How hard is it to get Purdue tickets?
Single-game inventory is available for nearly every date, and secondary prices often sit below face.
Where should I sit at Ross-Ade Stadium?
The south end has the best combination of price and sightline. The west stands hold shade for afternoon kickoffs.
What is the weather like for a Purdue home game?
Open, flat and windy in November. September afternoons are hot with limited shade in the lots.
Where should I tailgate at Ross-Ade Stadium?
Slayter Hill above the south end is the free view and the casual tailgate.
What is the best airport for a Purdue game?
Indianapolis (IND) is 75 minutes away and is the practical airport.
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