Jacksonville Jaguars Have Home Field Set For 2027 Season
Alright, let’s talk about the Jacksonville Jaguars. It feels like just yesterday we were watching Trevor Lawrence sling it around, and now we’re discussing a temporary eviction notice. But don’t panic, this isn’t a midnight move with everything thrown in black garbage bags. This is a planned, albeit massive, shake-up. The Jags are giving EverBank Stadium a billion-dollar facelift, and while the construction crews are busy, the team needs a place to crash for the 2027 season.
The word on the street, whispered from the hallowed halls of city commissioners and sports insiders, is that the Jaguars are packing their bags for a short trip down I-95. The destination? Orlando.
Why are the Jaguars Leaving Jacksonville?
Hold your horses; it’s not a permanent breakup. The Jaguars are just renovating their house, and it’s a big one. We’re talking a $1.4 billion “stadium of the future” project. Think of it as an extreme home makeover, NFL edition.
The renovations will kick off after the 2025 season, and while the team will play through the dust in 2026 with limited seating, the 2027 season requires a full-on evacuation. The goal is to be back in a shiny, state-of-the-art Jacksonville home by 2028, complete with a fancy canopy to fight that brutal Florida sun. This move ensures the Jaguars stay put in Jacksonville for the long haul, but it creates a fascinating, one-season roadshow for the team and its dedicated fans.
Orlando: The Magic Kingdom Of Football?
So, why Orlando? It seems the choice came down to a “Sunshine State” showdown between Gainesville’s “The Swamp” and Orlando’s Camping World Stadium. According to reports, Orlando has emerged as the front-runner.
It makes a lot of sense. Camping World Stadium is no stranger to the NFL, having hosted the Pro Bowl multiple times. It’s a venue that understands the operational needs of a professional football game. Plus, let’s be real, who wouldn’t want an excuse for a weekend trip to Orlando? You catch a game on Sunday, hit up Disney World or Universal on Monday. It’s a marketing dream.
Before anyone starts printing “Orlando Jaguars” t-shirts, the NFL owners still need to give their blessing. It’s a formal vote, but the gears are in motion. Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan is practically rolling out the red carpet, highlighting the community’s readiness to host major events. And with a fresh $400 million renovation of its own planned for Camping World Stadium, the venue will be more than ready for its NFL close-up.
What About the London Games?
Let’s not forget the Jaguars’ home-away-from-home across the pond. The team has a long-standing tradition of playing in London, and that won’t stop. They’re already scheduled for one game at Wembley in 2027, but here’s the kicker: they could play up to three games in London that season.
That means of the eight “home” games, nearly half could be international. It’s a wild thought for the fans, but a logistical puzzle the Jaguars seem prepared to solve.
So, for one season, the Jacksonville Jaguars might just become the traveling circus of the NFL. A little bit of Orlando, a dash of London, and a whole lot of anticipation for their grand return to a dazzling new stadium in Jacksonville. It’s going to be a strange, exciting, and uniquely Florida football story.
