JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 The stakes couldn\u2019t be higher for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Win, and the season continues. Lose, and it\u2019s over.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve been to a Jaguars playoff game before, you know this one feels different. The team is riding strong momentum, playing at home, and a win over Buffalo would send a clear statement to the rest of the league. Whether fans are heading to the stadium, a local bar, or watching from home, preparations are well underway.<\/p>\n
MORE: Mayor Deegan makes friendly wager with Buffalo mayor ahead of Jaguars playoff game against Bills<\/a> | 2 UK superfans scrambled to get flights from London after the Jaguars gifted them playoff tickets<\/a> | City to host \u2018Playoffs in the Park\u2019 fan event on Saturday ahead of Wild Card game<\/a><\/p>\n At Sports Mania in Jacksonville Beach, Jaguars fans shared plenty of confidence ahead of kickoff.<\/p>\n \u201cI think we\u2019re going to beat the brakes off them,\u201d one fan said. \u201cWe\u2019ve got the better squad. It\u2019s dirty Duval ball, baby. The Bills don\u2019t realize the buzz saw they\u2019re about to walk into.\u201d<\/p>\n Another fan pointed to the team\u2019s recent performance as a key reason for optimism.<\/p>\n \u201cThey\u2019re on a roll, there\u2019s no doubt about it,\u201d he said. \u201cPeople who were giving up on Trevor and the offense are back, and the defense is playing outstanding. They\u2019re hot right now.\u201d<\/p>\n Buffalo Bills fans are also expected to arrive in large numbers, a group known for traveling well.<\/p>\n \u201cI follow Bills fan pages for Jacksonville, and there\u2019s been an outpouring of people coming into town,\u201d one Bills fan said. \u201cI\u2019m excited for the game, even though one of my teams will be going home.\u201d<\/p>\n News4JAX is making sure those who plan on going to the game are equipped with all the necessary knowledge to ensure their gameday experience flows as smoothly as possible. <\/p>\n Here\u2019s everything you need to know if you plan on attending Sunday\u2019s Wild Card matchup. <\/p>\n Game Day attire\/events<\/p>\n The Jaguars haven\u2019t played in a playoff game since 2022, so the organization wants its fans to give their squad as much of a home-field advantage as possible. <\/p>\n One way the team is trying to accomplish that is by having as many fans as possible wear teal, which will match the uniform combination worn by the players on gameday. So try to break out your best teal attire!<\/p>\n MORE: \u2018The roar is intoxicating\u2019: Sneakers Sports Grille, voted \u2018Best Place to Watch the Jags,\u2019 gears up for Sunday\u2019s game<\/a><\/p>\n Fans can also enjoy some pregame entertainment at the Fan Entertainment Zone, which will include more than 20 activations for everyone to explore, like face painting, photo ops, and more. <\/p>\n The Fan Entertainment Zone can be found by entering through Gates 1, 4, and 7, or via the main concourse level to the escalators near the Bud Light Zone to the plaza level. Activities usually kick off about three hours prior to each home game. <\/p>\n A full gameday timeline can be seen below<\/p>\n 9:00 a.m.: All parking lots open. Miller Electric Center opens for team store<\/p>\n 10:00 a.m.: Media Will Call opens near Gate 1<\/p>\n Gate 1, Gate 4 & Gate 7 opens<\/p>\n Fan Entertainment Zone opens<\/p>\n 11:00 a.m.: All stadium gates and areas open<\/p>\n 12:49 p.m.: D-Line performance presented by Florida Blue<\/p>\n 12:49 p.m.: The ROAR of the\u00a0Jaguars\u00a0performance<\/p>\n 12:53 p.m.: Jaguars\u00a0team introductions<\/p>\n 12:58 p.m.: 159th\u00a0Fighter Squadron Flyover<\/p>\n 1:01 p.m.: First DUUUVAL (will be done by former Jaguars linebacker Mike Peterson)<\/p>\n 1:02 p.m.: Kickoff<\/p>\n The halftime performance will be done by the Bethune-Cookman University Marching Wildcats. <\/p>\n Parking & entry<\/p>\n Parking near the stadium is expected to be limited, with officials encouraging fans to arrive early, use designated parking areas, and consider rideshares or public transportation.<\/p>\n Fans are always encouraged to arrive early, as those who arrive after 11 a.m. should expect moderate to heavy traffic delays. <\/p>\n Additionally, fans are advised to view the recommended gate entry on their mobile ticket to access the most direct route to their seat. A shuttle will be active, beginning about three hours before kickoff, to pick up fans in Lot S, X, Z, and Metropolitan Park. The service also runs for about an hour after the game ends. <\/p>\n The Jaguars recommend that all fans have their mobile tickets and parking downloaded and ready to scan before arriving at the stadium\u2019s entry gates, which can be done in the Official Jaguars Mobile App. <\/p>\n