Upcoming Jacksonville Jaguars dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Where the Jaguars Play in 2026, 2027 and Beyond
The Jacksonville Jaguars are playing the 2026 season at EverBank Stadium on the St. Johns River at sharply reduced capacity, will play the 2027 season at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, and plan to return to a renovated EverBank Stadium for 2028. That three-year arc shapes every ticket decision a Jaguars fan makes right now.
- 2026. The stadium remains open during construction, but its normal capacity of 67,814 is reduced to about 42,500. As of the 2026 season, the team lists the upper decks, the North End Zone Deck and the Sky Patio as closed. Two home games were moved to London in October.
- 2027. NFL owners unanimously approved the temporary move to Orlando's Camping World Stadium on March 31, 2026. That stadium seats about 60,000 for football.
- 2028. The renovated stadium is planned to seat about 62,000 for the Jaguars, expandable to about 71,500 for college games, under a large shade canopy.
Fewer seats means less inventory for the same fan base, so the reduced-capacity season pushes demand up across the board. Buying earlier than usual is the practical response.
The Franchise in Brief
The NFL awarded Jacksonville an expansion team in 1993, and the Jaguars began play in 1995 alongside the Carolina Panthers. They lost their first regular-season game 10–3 to the Houston Oilers, then grew up fast: by their second season they were in the AFC Championship Game. They reached it again after the 1999 and 2017 seasons and have not yet played in a Super Bowl.
The Jaguars spent their first seven seasons in the AFC Central and have played in the AFC South since 2002, alongside the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans. In-state games with the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers carry regional bragging rights. Jaxson de Ville, the mascot since 1996, is known for dramatic entrances into the stadium.
The franchise is also the NFL team most associated with London, where it has played regular-season games on a regular basis. Its 2026 schedule lists an October 11 game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and an October 18 game against the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium.
Choosing Seats at EverBank Stadium During Construction
With the upper decks closed in 2026, the open seating is concentrated in the lower bowl and the club and premium areas. That compresses the usual range of choices: there is no cheap upper-deck tier to fall back on, so the least expensive seats are in the lower end zones and corners.
- Sideline seats between the 20-yard lines. The best view and the most expensive inventory. Rows in the teens and higher clear the players and staff standing along the sideline.
- Club seats. The club areas come with indoor lounge access, which matters in a September game in Jacksonville. They are the most comfortable choice in the building, especially during construction.
- End zones and corners. The best values in 2026. Corner seats in middle rows give a reasonable angle on the whole field; front-row end zone seats are the weakest view of play at the far end.
Sun and heat. EverBank Stadium is open-air, and early-season afternoon games are hot and humid. The field runs north to south, so for an afternoon kickoff the seats on the west side face east and keep the sun at your back, while east-side seats look into it. Seats higher in the bowl and under overhangs get shade sooner. The renovation's canopy is designed to fix this, but it is not finished yet; bring sunscreen, a hat and water for any early kickoff.
Construction also changes how you move around. As of 2026, the team lists access through Grand Staircase One at Gate 1, new grand staircases at the West Club gate and Gate 3, ramps 2 and 3, the south end zone escalators and the Gate 4 elevators. Expect detours and check the team's stadium page for current gates, bag rules and parking before you go.
The Stadium of the Future Renovation
The renovation, branded the Stadium of the Future, began in February 2025 and is reported at about 1.4 billion dollars in total cost. The plan keeps the existing stadium on its riverfront site and rebuilds it in place rather than starting over.
- A shade canopy. A large canopy over the seating bowl is designed to cut sun and heat, the most common complaint about the current stadium.
- A 360-degree concourse. Fans will be able to walk all the way around the stadium on one level; the 2026 work is already widening the main concourse.
- A new facade and breezeways. An energy-efficient exterior and four new breezeways to move air through the bowl.
- A smaller, more premium bowl. About 62,000 seats for the Jaguars, compared with 67,814 before construction.
Timelines on stadium projects can slip, so treat the 2028 reopening as the current plan rather than a certainty.
Demand Patterns: Which Games Sell First
In 2026, the reduced capacity tightens supply for every home game. Within that, the usual patterns apply.
- AFC South rivals. Games with the Titans, Colts and Texans matter most for the standings and draw well, especially in December.
- Florida rivals. Visits from the Dolphins or Buccaneers bring large numbers of traveling fans from elsewhere in the state.
- Prime-time games. Night kickoffs avoid the afternoon heat and draw a louder crowd.
- The London games. These sell on a separate market with heavy international demand; buying for London is a different exercise than buying for Jacksonville.
For 2027 in Orlando, expect strong interest from Central Florida fans, visiting fans who like an Orlando trip, and season ticket holders making the drive down Interstate 95 and Interstate 4. Seat-relocation and priority details for that season come from the team.
Gameday by the River
EverBank Stadium sits east of downtown Jacksonville along the St. Johns River, and the lots around it are the center of the tailgating scene. Next to the stadium, Daily's Place, an amphitheater built into the complex, hosts concerts and events. The north end zone pool deck, added in a 2014 upgrade, made the stadium one of the few in the league with pools; it is among the areas closed during the 2026 construction season.
The building has a long football history beyond the Jaguars. It stands on the site of the Gator Bowl Stadium, built in 1927, and reused parts of the old structure. It still hosts the Gator Bowl and the annual Florida–Georgia game, which fills the city every fall.
The name has changed often: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Alltel Stadium, EverBank Field, TIAA Bank Field and, since 2023, EverBank Stadium. Older tickets, maps and directions may use any of them.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the Jaguars playing in 2026?
At EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville at reduced capacity of about 42,500, with the upper decks, North End Zone Deck and Sky Patio closed for construction. Two home games were moved to London in October.
Are the Jaguars playing in Orlando?
Yes, for the 2027 season. NFL owners approved the temporary move to Camping World Stadium in Orlando on March 31, 2026, while the EverBank Stadium renovation continues.
When will the renovated EverBank Stadium open?
The current plan is to reopen before the 2028 season with about 62,000 seats and a shade canopy. Construction timelines can change.
Which seats are in the shade at EverBank Stadium?
For afternoon games, west-side seats face away from the sun and higher rows under overhangs get shade first. East-side seats face the afternoon sun until the planned canopy is built.
What is the stadium's history?
EverBank Stadium opened in 1995 on the site of the 1927 Gator Bowl Stadium and has carried several names, including Alltel Stadium and TIAA Bank Field. It hosts the Gator Bowl and the Florida–Georgia game.