Ross–Ade Stadium

Ross–Ade Stadium
"Home of the Boilermakers"
Aerial view of the stadium in June 2021
Ross–Ade Stadium
Location in Indiana
Ross–Ade Stadium
Location in the United States
Location850 Steven Beering Drive
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907
Coordinates40°26′4″N 86°55′6″W / 40.43444°N 86.91833°W / 40.43444; -86.91833
OwnerPurdue University
OperatorPurdue University
Capacity61,441 (2023–present)
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Broke groundJune 2, 1924
OpenedNovember 22, 1924
Renovated2002, 2023
Expanded1930, 1949, 1955, 1964, 1969, 2023
Construction cost$237,500
($4.36 million in 2024 dollars)
$70 million (2002 renovation)
($122 million in 2024 dollars)
$45.4 million (2023 renovation)
ArchitectOsborn Engineering Company (Original)
HNTB (2002 Renovation)
General contractorA.E. Kemmer (Original Construction)
Tenants
Purdue Boilermakers (NCAA) (1924–present)

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.