Stuart Field
Stuart Field was the home field of the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Indiana. It opened in 1892 and held 5,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1940).
Purdue's football field from 1892 until Ross-Ade Stadium opened in 1924, expanded to 5,000 seats by the 1910s. The field closed in 1940 and the Elliott Hall of Music now stands on the site.
Stadium facts
- Location
- West Lafayette, Indiana
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1892
- Closed
- 1940
- Capacity
- 5,000
- Teams
- Purdue Boilermakers (1892–1924)
Teams that played here
- Purdue Boilermakers (FBS), 1892–1924
Stadiums near Stuart Field10
- 1FBSRoss–Ade Stadium — Purdue Boilermakers same city
- 2FCSBud and Jackie Sellick Bowl — Butler Bulldogs 59 mi
- 3FormerRCA Dome — Indianapolis Colts 60 mi
- 4NFLLucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis Colts 60 mi
- 5FCSMemorial Stadium — Indiana State Sycamores 70 mi
- 6FormerIllinois Field — Illinois Fighting Illini 73 mi
- 7FCSBrown Field — Valparaiso Beacons 73 mi
- 8FBSGies Memorial Stadium — Illinois Fighting Illini 75 mi
- 9FormerBall State Field — Ball State Cardinals 81 mi
- 10FBSScheumann Stadium — Ball State Cardinals 81 mi
Questions about Stuart Field
Who played at Stuart Field?
Stuart Field was home to the Purdue Boilermakers (1892–1924).
When did Stuart Field open?
Stuart Field opened in 1892.
Is Stuart Field still standing?
No. Stuart Field has been demolished.
How many fans did Stuart Field hold?
Stuart Field held about 5,000 fans.
What football stadiums are near Stuart Field today?
Ross–Ade Stadium (Purdue Boilermakers) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles from approximate city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org.