Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette

Name: Ross-Ade Stadium
Address: 850 Steven Beering Dr, West Lafayette, 47906, United States
Telephone: +1 765-494-3189

#1 among attractions in West Lafayette

Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Football, Sport

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Facts and practical information

Ross–Ade Stadium is a stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana, on the campus of Purdue University. It is the home field of Purdue Boilermakers football. The stadium was dedicated on November 22, 1924, and named in honor of Purdue alumni George Ade and David E. Ross. On December 6, 2019, it was announced that the new name for the playing surface is Rohrman Field at Ross–Ade Stadium. ()

Alternative names: Capacity: 57.2 thous.Coordinates: 40°26'4"N, 86°55'6"W

Address

850 Steven Beering DrWest Lafayette 47906 United States

Contact

+1 765-494-3189

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Day trips

Ross-Ade Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mackey Arena, Engineering Fountain, Samara, Elliott Hall of Music.

~750 ftSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Basketball
Mackey Arena, West Lafayette
4 min walk • Mackey Arena is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University campus, it is home to the university's basketball teams, and occasionally hosts home games for the volleyball and wrestling teams. The arena opened in 1967 as a replacement for Lambert Fieldhouse.
0.5 miSE
Fountain
Engineering Fountain, West Lafayette
13 min walk • The Purdue Mall Water Sculpture, often referred to as the Engineering Fountain, is a water sculpture and fountain located at the main campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
~1570 ftN
Architecture, Historical place, Museum
Samara, West Lafayette
8 min walk • Samara, also known as the John E. Christian House, is a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The home is an example of the Usonian homes that Wright designed. Samara was built from 1954 to 1956 and was still occupied by the original owner, John E. Christian, until he died on July 12, 2015.
0.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Elliott Hall of Music, West Lafayette
13 min walk • The Elliott Hall of Music is a theater located on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. With a seating capacity of 6,005, it is one of the largest proscenium theaters in the world, and is 45 seats larger than Radio City Music Hall.
0.8 miS
Church
St. Thomas Aquinas, West Lafayette
21 min walk • St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is the Catholic university parish at Purdue University. It is in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana. It is often referred to as "St. Tom's" by parishioners.
0.5 miSE
Tower
Purdue Bell Tower, West Lafayette
14 min walk • The Purdue Bell Tower is a 160-foot tall bell tower in the center of Purdue University's campus. It was constructed in 1995 through a gift from the class of 1948.
~420 ftE
Student center, Monuments and statues
The Boilermaker, West Lafayette
3 min walk • The Boilermaker is a statue that was dedicated on November 4, 2005, as a monument commemorating the "indomitable spirit of the...
0.8 miSE
Memorial
Purdue Memorial Union, West Lafayette
20 min walk • The Purdue Memorial Union is a student union building located on the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. It opened in 1924 as a memorial to the Purdue students who had fought in World War I. The building includes several restaurants, lounges, and student organization offices, as well as a bowling alley and a hotel.
0.5 miS
Frat house, Tudor Revival architecture
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity House, West Lafayette
13 min walk • Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity House, also known as Maltese Manor, is a historic fraternity house located at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, rectangular, Tudor Revival style brick and stone building.
0.8 miS
Park
Purdue University Horticulture Gardens, West Lafayette
20 min walk • The Purdue University Horticulture Gardens are botanical gardens at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana in the United States.
0.9 miSE
Bars and clubs, Nightlife, Art Nouveau architecture
Brothers Purdue, West Lafayette
24 min walk • The Purdue State Bank Building is a historic structure in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, designed by American architect and Frank Lloyd Wright's mentor Louis Sullivan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ross-Ade Stadium open?

Ross-Ade Stadium is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Ross-Ade Stadium?

Nearby attractions include The Boilermaker, West Lafayette (3 min walk), Mackey Arena, West Lafayette (4 min walk), Hills and Dales Historic District, West Lafayette (7 min walk), Slayter Center of Performing Arts, West Lafayette (8 min walk).

How to get to Ross-Ade Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ross-Ade Stadium:

Bus

Happy Hollow BUS602W • Lines: 5A (26 min walk)

Train

Lafayette (40 min walk)