Ross–Ade Stadium

Ross–Ade Stadium is a stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. It is the home of the Purdue University Boilermakers football team.HistoryThe stadium was built in 1924 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--roughly corresponding to the lower portion of the current facility's west grandstand---and standing room for an additional 5,000 people. A series of additions and renovations pushed the seating capacity to almost 68,000 (70,000 with standing room). In 2001, Purdue University began a $70 million renovation, which led to a reduced seating capacity of 62,500.The largest crowd ever to see a game in Ross-Ade is 71,629 against Indiana on Nov 22, 1980.In summer 2017, Ross–Ade Stadium installed permanent stadium lights.RenovationsIn the spring of 2000, it was announced that Ross–Ade would undergo a three-phase renovation, beginning the following year. A breakdown of each phase is as follows:Phase I (2001-2003)Replace the 50-year-old Woodworth Memorial Press Box, located on the west side of the stadium, with a four-story pavilion, housing the Shively Media Center, 34 luxury suites, and a 200-seat indoor club levelAdd outdoor club seats with exclusive access to the pavilion’s suitesExpand the main concourseAdd new bathrooms and concession standsAdd a new “grand staircase” to the south end of the stadiumReplace all concrete and benches