WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Wednesday, Aug. 31) – The future for the home of Boilermaker Football has come into an exciting level of focus as Purdue Athletics has unveiled renderings, plans and construction timelines for the upcoming Phase 1 of Ross-Ade Stadium’s renovation.
Originally announced on April 8, the $45.4 million initial phase will strategically enhance several areas of the student-athlete and fan experience within the Ross-Ade footprint, creating a gameday environment that is second to none for future generations of Boilermakers.
“The transformation of Ross-Ade Stadium is an important step in strengthening Purdue’s national prominence and football success,” said Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Mike Bobinski. “It’s also more than just a football project; as this initiative progresses it will have a broad university and community impact. It’s our responsibility to make sure that Ross-Ade is programmatically and structurally positioned to support high-level success for generations. This is our opportunity to do it right, so we need to be smart, efficient and focused on maximizing the impact of our investment.”
Phase 1 construction is set to begin following the completion of the 2022 Purdue Football season, and will include:
– South end zone addition, featuring a dedicated student section and “All-American” marching band seating
– Player entrance from Kozuch Football Performance Complex (KFPC) directly to field level
– Student-athlete dining facility, enhancing nutritional support of Boilermaker student-athletes
– New premium seating opportunities, with more information coming soon
“The additions and renovations to Ross-Ade Stadium will enhance the student-athlete experience on and off the field,” said Purdue Football Head Coach Jeff Brohm. “The south end zone bowl will create an exciting atmosphere that will extend throughout the stadium. A new, state-of-the-art dining facility located directly across from our practice facility will make it easy and convenient for our guys to get nutritional meals on a daily basis. Having a chance to see the renderings, I’m excited for both our players and…
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