There are 3 main tailgate lots for Boilermaker tailgating. 2 lots are located southwest of the stadium in Intramural Playing Fields, know as the Black and Gold lots. The 3rd location is the "David Ross Memorial"(also known as Slayter Hill), and the Ross-Ade Stadium parking lot. Slayter Hill and the parking lot are only available to John Purdue Club members.

RVs can park in the south Black Lots the Friday night before home games. They also allow RV overnight parking Saturday night for late games but you must leave by Sunday morning.

FROM CHICAGO:
-Take I-65 South to State Road 43 (exit 178).
-Turn right off ramp.
-Follow State Road 43 approximately 7 miles to the fourth stoplight (State Street/State Road 26 West).
-Turn right on State Road 26 (State Street).
-Turn right at second stoplight (Grant Street).
-Follow Grant Street to next stoplight.
-Turn left on Northwestern Avenue.

For Football Parking: Follow traffic signs for permit parking or non-permit parking.

FROM INDIANAPOLIS:
-Take I-65 North to State Road 25 (exit 175).
-Take a left on State Road 25, towards Lafayette, for approximately 1 mile.
-Turn right on U.S. 52. Stay on U.S. 52 for approximately 2 miles to Yeager Road (fourth stoplight).
-Turn left on Yeager Road.
-Turn left on Northwestern Ave. (first stoplight).

For Football Parking: Follow traffic signs for permit parking or non-permit parking.

NOTE:
Exits 178(IN-43), 175(IN-25), 172(IN-26), and 168(IN-38) all lead to Purdue University. You may exit at any time and there should be gameday signs to guide you. If not, stop and ask...Boilermakers all love tailgating and will help you out.

There are two public pay lots this year - the IM Gold Lot off of Third Street and the IM Black Lot off of McCormick Road. The cost for vehicles is $10.

General public parking for recreational vehicles is in the RV4/IM Black Lot for $30. For overnight parking, fans can park recreational vehicles in their permit lot starting at 6 p.m. the day before a game, and non-permit holders can park their recreational vehicles in the IM Black Lot starting at 6 p.m. the day before a game. The RV/Blacklot is located north of the Purdue Airport at the intersection of State St. and Airport Rd.

Parking lots will not have electrical hookups. Paid parking lots open eight hours prior to kickoff, but no earlier than 7 a.m. the day of a home football game for all other vehicles.

Don't be an idiot. Security does help keep the tailgating safe and they recognize that we are there to have a good time. That being said, you don't ruin their day and they won't ruin yours.

Opened: November 22, 1924
Capacity: 62,500

The stadium was built to replace Stuart Field, which had been hosting Purdue football since 1892. It is named for David E. Ross and George Ade, the principal benefactors. Ross–Ade Stadium opened on November 22, 1924 with a seating capacity of 13,500 and standing room for an additional 5,000 people.

CONCESSION STANDS - Concession stands are located throughout the entire concourse and south end zone. Menu options include burgers, hot dogs, pork tenderloin sandwiches, popcorn, French fries, B.B.Q., pizza, Coca Cola products and much more. Stands outside the stadium open three hours before kick off. Inside stands open 1 1/2 hours prior to the game.

There are too many hotels to mention. Every major chain is located in the West Lafayette/Lafayette area.

Harry's Chocolate Shop, Jake's Roadhouse, and of course, Triple XXX Restaurant.