The Jacksonville Jaguars intend to play in Orlando for the 2027 NFL season, Orlando City Commissioner Shan Rose confirmed to WESH 2 on Friday afternoon, saying the team told the city its intentions. NFL owners have to vote on it before it can officially be announced.It’s temporary, while the Jags’ EverBank Stadium undergoes a renovation. Construction is expected to be complete in August 2028. Commissioner Rose added that the work to bring the Jags to Orlando has been a collaborative effort between the City of Orlando, Orange County Government and Florida Citrus Sports.The Jags will play at Camping World Stadium – which will undergo renovations before the season begins. Here’s what the Jaguars’ website says about a temporary location:With regards to a potential relocation of the team during the construction, the ideal location would be an NFL-ready football stadium or a temporary alternative near Jacksonville. We are reviewing proposals from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville and Camping World Stadium in Orlando. Once a recommendation on the 2027 location is made, it will go through the normal NFL approval process, which includes staff review, NFL owner committee reviews and finally a vote of all 32 team owners. The owners’ vote requires 75 percent approval to pass.>> This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is released

ORLANDO, Fla. —

The Jacksonville Jaguars intend to play in Orlando for the 2027 NFL season, Orlando City Commissioner Shan Rose confirmed to WESH 2 on Friday afternoon, saying the team told the city its intentions.

NFL owners have to vote on it before it can officially be announced.

It’s temporary, while the Jags’ EverBank Stadium undergoes a renovation. Construction is expected to be complete in August 2028.

Commissioner Rose added that the work to bring the Jags to Orlando has been a collaborative effort between the City of Orlando, Orange County Government and Florida Citrus Sports.

The Jags will play at Camping World Stadium – which will undergo renovations before the season begins.

Here’s what the Jaguars’ website says about a temporary location:

With regards to a potential relocation of the team during the construction, the ideal location would be an NFL-ready football stadium or a temporary alternative near Jacksonville. We are reviewing proposals from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville and Camping World Stadium in Orlando. Once a recommendation on the 2027 location is made, it will go through the normal NFL approval process, which includes staff review, NFL owner committee reviews and finally a vote of all 32 team owners. The owners’ vote requires 75 percent approval to pass.

>> This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is released