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The stadium was built in 1924 to replace Stuart Field, which had been hosting Purdue football since 1892. It is named in honor of Purdue alumni David E. Ross and George Ade, the principal benefactors. In 1922 Ade and Ross bought 65 acres (26 ha) of land for the site of the new stadium. They also provided additional financial support for ...
The stadium was built on land purchased by Ross and Ade. The Purdue Boilermakers played their first game at Ross Ade Stadium on November 22, 1924 against the Indiana Hoosiers. The stadium originally seated 13,500 fans with seating on both the east and west sides of the playing field.
In summer 2017, Ross-Ade Stadium installed permanent stadium lights and a new sound system in 2018. On March 27, 2019, it was announced that a memorial gate leading to student section entrance of Purdue University’s football stadium will be built in honor of Superfan Tyler Trent who died on January 1st, 2019 at the age of 20 from osteosarcoma a type of bone cancer.
Ross-Ade Stadium was dedicated on November 22, 1924, and named in honor of Purdue alumni George Ade and David E. Ross, two principal benefactors. At the time of its construction, the stadium had a capacity of 13,500. Today, the stadium holds 57,236 people. The first addition was made in 1930 when 5,000 seats were added to the north end zone.
The stadium's total construction cost was $237,500. It was 675 feet long and 425 feet wide with grandstands on the east and West sides. The original Stadium had seating for 13,500 people and standing room for 5000 people. Construction for the stadium was directed by 1902 Purdue graduate Alva Kemmer. George Spitzer, Purdue professor and member ...
Nov. 22, 1924 - Purdue dedicates Ross-Ade Stadium, which debuts with 13,500 seating capacity and standing room for an additional 5,000 in the north end of the stadium. The Boilermakers win the Homecoming matchup over Indiana 26-7. 1930 - Concrete is poured in the north end of the stadium, where the earth had been terraced for standing room ...
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Ross–Ade Stadium (capacity: 61,441 [1]) Year built: 1924: Field surface: ... Purdue plays its home games at Ross–Ade Stadium on the campus of Purdue University in ...
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