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Hail Purdue
Fans sing "Hail Purdue!" after scores and victories.
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1924Opened
61,441Capacity
Open AirRoof
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The basics
About Ross–Ade Stadium
West Lafayette football stadium serving Purdue football traditions.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Nicknames
- Ross-Ade
- Location
- West Lafayette
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Status
- active
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Special EventsIconic
Old Gold & Black Out
Ross-Ade Stadium becomes a sea of black and gold during marquee games.
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Architecture
Engineering Fountain
The 1989 Engineering Fountain on Memorial Mall — a 38-foot campus landmark between classes and the walk toward Ross-Ade.
Architecture
Hail Hail Old Purdue Stairs
Hail Hail Old Purdue Stairs — an architectural landmark of Ross-Ade Stadium, home of the Purdue Boilermakers.
Architecture
Ross-Ade Historic Façade
Ross-Ade Historic Façade — an architectural landmark of Ross-Ade Stadium, home of the Purdue Boilermakers.
Architecture
Tiller Tunnel
Tiller Tunnel — an architectural landmark of Ross-Ade Stadium, home of the Purdue Boilermakers.
Architecture
World's Largest Drum
World's Largest Drum — an architectural landmark of Ross-Ade Stadium, home of the Purdue Boilermakers.
History
Boilermaker Statue
Boilermaker Statue — a landmark celebrating Purdue Boilermakers history at Ross-Ade Stadium.
History
Neil Armstrong Statue
Neil Armstrong Statue — a landmark celebrating Purdue Boilermakers history at Ross-Ade Stadium.
Experience
Boilermaker Special
The famous train mascot experience before games.
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Rituals
All-American Marching Band
Purdue’s All-American Marching Band and the World’s Largest Drum take Ross-Ade for pregame and “Hail Purdue.”
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Rituals
Boilermaker Walk
Fans greet the Boilermakers, the All-American Marching Band, and the Boilermaker Special on the walk into Ross-Ade.
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Historic Marker
Legacy Plaza
The plaza honoring Boilermaker football legacy at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Displays
Purdue Hall of Fame
The Purdue Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame honors Boilermaker athletes, coaches, and the Cradle of Quarterbacks era.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- 1924-presentPurdue BoilermakersNCAAF
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