Ross-Ade Stadium
Ross-Ade Stadium
Country: United States
State/Province: IN
City: West Lafayette
Address: Ross-Ade Stadium
Overview
Ross-Ade Stadium is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. West Lafayette is a city within Tippecanoe County and is known for hosting Purdue University, which has a population of approximately 30,000 residents, including a significant student population. Ross-Ade Stadium serves as the home venue for the Purdue Boilermakers football team, which competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as part of the Big Ten Conference. The stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 57,236, making it one of the larger college football venues in the United States.
The facility is primarily used for college football games but can also host other events, including concerts and community activities. It features various amenities that support both spectators and participants, contributing to the overall event experience.
Recent infrastructure updates have been implemented to enhance accessibility and improve the visitor experience. This includes parking expansions and upgrades to seating and lighting systems. The stadium is situated near major roadways, providing convenient access for local and out-of-town visitors. Its location adds to the role of West Lafayette as a center for sports tourism and related economic activity in the region.
For additional information, a Wikipedia entry exists at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross-Ade_Stadium. There is no widely recognized alternate name for the facility.