The NFL announced that the Jacksonville Jaguars will play their 2027 season at Camping World Stadium in Orlando during EverBank Stadium’s extensive renovation. <\/p>\n
PHOENIX, Arizona \u2014 It’s official.<\/p>\n
The NFL has officially decided that the Jacksonville Jaguars will play their 2027 season at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL.<\/p>\n
After much turmoil about where the team would play, the unanimous vote was decided at the NFL’s annual league gathering in Phoenix, AZ.<\/p>\n
Shad Khan, Jaguars team owner, says that the team “couldn’t ask for a better scenario.”<\/p>\n
“This couldn\u2019t have happened without the endorsement of the league and team owners who approved our plan two years ago for a renovated Stadium of the Future in Downtown Jacksonville, and we\u2019re especially appreciative of the support of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the process,” Khan says. “We\u2019re also grateful to the team at Florida Citrus Sports that made this solution a reality that will benefit all, including Jaguars fans just a few hours away in Jacksonville. This is a win that everyone can celebrate.”<\/p>\n
Also weighing in on the sentiment is Mark Lamping, president of the team, who describes the move as a “necessary and important step” for the team.<\/p>\n
“We are deeply grateful to our fanbase for their continued support, patience, and enthusiasm during this interim period,” Lamping adds. “We are also incredibly thankful for the support of Florida Citrus Sports, the City of Orlando, Orange County and other stakeholders for making this 2027 home for the Jaguars possible.”<\/p>\n
Steve Hagan, CEO of Florida Citrus Sports, says that hosting the Jaguars for the 2027 season will be a “major milestone” for the city of Orlando.<\/p>\n
“We couldn\u2019t be more excited for the opportunity to welcome the Jacksonville Jaguars and their fans to Orlando for the 2027 season. \u00a0Hosting NFL regular-season football is a major milestone for our city, and we\u2019re grateful to the Jaguars and NFL ownership for their belief in our community. Orange County and the City of Orlando have invested significant resources in our stadium campus, and the 2027 season will provide a tremendous opportunity to deliver a first-class fan experience and further elevate Orlando\u2019s standing as a host for major sporting events.”<\/p>\n
In October 2024, the NFL unanimously voted to approve a a $1.4 billion “Stadium of the Future” expansion project, which would oversee a complete rehaul<\/a> of the team’s home, EverBank Stadium.<\/p>\n The project would begin work after the 2026 season and is scheduled to be finished ahead of the 2028 season, with modified seating and ticketing arrangements<\/a> planned for reduced capacity. But it begged the question: where would the team play in 2027?<\/p>\n The biggest contenders to host the Jaguars would be either Orlando’s Camping World Stadium or the University of Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium; however, Orlando seemed to be very keen on securing the team.<\/p>\n