Parking and Tailgating Policies
• Lots open eight (8) hours prior to kickoff but not earlier than 8 a.m. *Subject to change on weekday (Friday) games.
• Lots close two (2) hours after the game or midnight, whichever comes first.
• Saving spaces is not permitted. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Tailgating is permitted directly behind your vehicle and cannot occupy an additional parking space or impede on the traffic flow within the lot
• All buses must park in bus location. Bus parking is $60 per game in advance and $70 on game day.
• Vehicles that will NOT fit inside of a 9’x20’ parking space will be relocated to RV2 or RV4.
• One parking spot per vehicle. Parking pass must accompany vehicle.
• Fireworks are NOT permitted.
• Lots may be closed due to inclement weather. You will be redirected to an appropriate lot.
• Event Management reserves the right to restrict use of any tailgate item due to weather or dangerous conditions, including tents.
• Failure by anyone displaying this permit to obey these regulations may result in removal from the parking lot and revocation or forfeiture of the original owner’s parking permit or future ability to get another parking permit.
• Purdue University will not be held liable for loss or damage to this vehicle or its contents.
Tailgating Policies:
As our community grows for each athletic contest, it's important that Purdue Athletics and the fan community partner in safety.
Bands/DJs/Live Music
- Speakers that can stand alone, are excessively loud, or are connected to an amplifier are prohibited. Live bands or DJs are also not permitted.
- Please click here to view the Clear Bag Policy that is in effect for Ross-Ade Stadium, Mackey Arena, and Holloway Gymnasium.
- The use and/or operation of remote controlled equipment (including drones and toys) is strictly prohibited on campus – including game days. All grounds and parking lots are considered part of campus.
- Glass containers are prohibited – all beverages must be in aluminum or plastic containers.
- Grilling in parking structures is prohibited.
- Only propane grills can be used. Charcoal grill or deep fryer use is prohibited on University property. The maximum accepted propane cylinder size is 20 lbs.
- Kegs are not permitted on campus, in the parking lots, or adjacent areas.
- Golf carts, mopeds, scooters, ATVs, hover boards and other custom motorized vehicles are not permitted on campus unless authorized by Purdue Athletics and/or the Purdue Police Department.
- Fans are permitted to have a recreational fire completely enclosed in a commercially manufactured portable outdoor fireplace with a screen. The fire shall not be ignited with flammable liquids. The portable outdoor fireplace shall not be operated within 25 feet of a structure or combustible materials. The fire shall be constantly attended, and shall be extinguished when not attended. Smoldering embers shall not be disposed of in a dumpster. No open burning shall occur.
- Wood burning/charcoal fires are not permitted in golf course lots.
- Purdue has a long-standing partnership with the National Weather Service to monitor weather conditions. Many cell phone apps are also available for you to monitor predicted weather on game day.
- High Wind Warning: issued when 40 MPH+ winds are sustained for an hour or more, and/or wind gusts of 58 MPH. At this time, use of any tailgating equipment, tents or temporary structures is prohibited.
- Severe Thunderstorm Watch: issued when conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms, including hail over 1" and winds of 58 MPH or more. At this time, begin to tear down and safely store equipment, tents or temporary structures. Fans should locate the nearest shelter.
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning: issued when a thunderstorm is producing or will soon produce large hail and high winds, capable of causing significant damage. At this time, tear down and safely store equipment, tents or temporary structures. Fans should proceed to the nearest shelter.
- Tornado Watch: issued when conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes. At this time, begin to tear down and safely store equipment, tents or temporary structures. Fans should locate the nearest shelter.
- Tornado Warning: issued when a tornado is indicated by radar or spotters. At this time, immediately tear down and safely store equipment, tents or temporary structures. Fans should proceed to the nearest shelter.
- Purdue Athletics requires all patrons to follow manufacturer recommendations on set-up, tear down and securing of any tents, including the wind speed rating of all tents or temporary structures.
- Light winds: includes sustained winds 1 to 15 MPH. All tent and temporary structures shall be properly anchored to the ground in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. Occupy tent or temporary structure with normal caution and awareness, and monitor/secure items that may be susceptible to being blown around.
- Windy conditions: includes sustained winds of 16 to 30 MPH for an hour or more, and/or wind gusts of 35 to 45 MPH. Disassemble all tents and temporary structures not rated for wind speeds greater than 15 MPH. Monitor/secure items that may be susceptible to being blown around.
- Wind advisory: issued when 31 to 39 MPH winds are sustained for an hour or more, and/or wind gusts of 46 to 57 MPH. Disassemble all tents and temporary structures not rated for wind speeds greater than 30 MPH.
- High wind watch: issued when 40 MPH+ winds are sustained for an hour or more, and/or wind gusts of 58 MPH. At this time, use of any tailgating equipment, tents or temporary structures is prohibited.
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