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Maryland Terrapinsat Purdue Boilermakers

Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette. Fly into IND.

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What we know about Ross-Ade Stadium

Where visiting fans stay

From a specialist guide
  • West Lafayette, near campus. 5 to 15 min by walk. Closest to the stadium, State Street and the Bell Tower.
  • Downtown Lafayette. 15 to 20 min. car or rideshare. Across the Wabash River from campus.
  • Indianapolis. about 1 hr 15 min. car via I-65. Big-city hotel supply about 65 miles away.

Around the stadium

From a specialist guide
State Street in West Lafayette, by campus, home to Harry's Chocolate Shop. Downtown Lafayette sits across the Wabash River.

Getting in from the airport

From a specialist guide
IND Indianapolis. West Lafayette is about 65 miles northwest of Indianapolis via I-65.

Getting to the stadium

Checked at the source
North Route shuttle. North of the stadium on Beering Drive and the bottom of Hilltop Loop near C Lot. South Route shuttle (ADA). North of the stadium near Gate G and the bottom of Hilltop Loop near C Lot. Courtesy carts. Gates A, I, GG, EE and southwest of the stadium.

Tailgating

Checked at the source
Lots open 8 hours before kickoff, no earlier than 8 AM ET. Game-day lots include Northwestern Garage, University Garage, IM Fields, AA, BB, CC, FF, GG, Driving Range, Grass Triangle and Northwest Athletic Complex. Propane grills only, with a 20 lb tank max. No charcoal grills or deep fryers on campus and no grilling in garages. Enclosed portable fireplaces with a screen are allowed, but not in golf course lots. No glass: cans or plastic only. No kegs on campus or in the lots. No stand-alone or amplified speakers, live bands or DJs. RV2 and RV4 sell to the public: $100 in advance or $120 on game day, attached car included. RV lots open at 6 PM the day before and must clear by 10 AM the day after. No fifth wheels in RV1 or RV3. Anchor tents to the maker's spec. In winds of 16 to 30 mph take down tents rated under 15 mph, and all tailgate gear must come down in a high wind warning.

Getting in

Checked at the source
  • Bag policy: One clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear bag, plus a small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Items can't be left at the gates.
  • Cashless: Ross-Ade is 100% cashless and has no cash-to-card kiosks.

After the final whistle

Checked at the source
Free game-day shuttles run until one hour after the game. Once you leave the stadium you cannot get back in.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Don't bring a charcoal grill, deep fryer or keg: only propane grills (20 lb tank max) are allowed, and kegs are banned on campus.

Bars near the stadium

Checked at the source

  • Harry's Chocolate Shop

    329 W State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906

    Began as an ice cream parlor and soda fountain, then swapped ice cream for beer after Prohibition. It has been at 329 West State Street ever since and has passed 100 years in business.

    Away fans: the classic Purdue bar; everyone ends up here.

  • Triple XXX Family Restaurant

    2 N. Salisbury, West Lafayette, IN

    Indiana's first and oldest drive-in, serving since 1929, with its own root beer. Try the Duane Purvis.

    Away fans: pregame breakfast stop, not a bar.

Sidequests in West Lafayette

In the order they happen. Each one earns points.

  1. Photo40 points

    Purdue Bell Tower

    A 160-foot bell tower stands at the center of campus. The class of 1948 gave it to Purdue.

    Free. The day before

  2. Landmark40 points

    Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering

    This is the engineering flagship, named for alumnus Neil Armstrong. Purdue has educated 27 astronauts, including the first and last to walk on the Moon.

    Free. The day before

  3. Ritual65 points

    Team Walk on Tiller Drive

    Line Tiller Drive on game day. Cheer the Boilermakers as they arrive.

    Free. 2 hours 30 minutes before kickoff

  4. Ritual90 points

    Band concert on Slayter Hill

    The All-American Marching Band plays a full concert on Slayter Hill. Cheerleaders and Purdue Pete join in, 90 minutes before kickoff.

    Free. 1 hour 30 minutes before kickoff

Seats and views

Where each part of Ross-Ade Stadium sits, and what you see from it.

Main bowl, end zoneMain bowl, corner, home sideMain bowl, home sidelineMain bowl, corner, home sideMain bowl, end zoneMain bowl, corner, visitor sideMain bowl, visitor sidelineMain bowl, corner, visitor sideClub level, end zoneClub level, corner, home sideClub level, home sidelineClub level, corner, home sideClub level, end zoneClub level, corner, visitor sideClub level, visitor sidelineClub level, corner, visitor sideHomeVisitors
Main bowl101 to 138Club levelC1 to C6, T1 and T2Tap any part of the stadium to see its view.