{"id":216549,"date":"2026-04-02T20:57:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T20:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/216549\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T20:57:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T20:57:25","slug":"jaguars-to-play-2027-season-in-orlando-as-everbank-stadium-undergoes-1-4b-overhaul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/216549\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaguars to Play 2027 Season in Orlando as EverBank Stadium Undergoes $1.4B Overhaul"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"AThe Jaguars’ temporary relocation to Orlando’s Camping World Stadium during the 2027 season will be a pivotal moment in the franchise’s history as it undergoes a major stadium renovation.Gainesville Today<\/p>\n

The Jacksonville Jaguars will temporarily relocate to Orlando for the 2027 NFL season while their home stadium, EverBank Stadium, undergoes a $1.4 billion renovation. The team will play its home games at Camping World Stadium during the one-year move, which was unanimously approved by NFL owners.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

The temporary relocation to Orlando is a necessary step to facilitate the extensive renovations planned for EverBank Stadium, which will transform the 27-year-old venue into a modern, premier destination capable of hosting major events like the Super Bowl. The project will increase the stadium’s size by 400% and introduce new technology and amenities.<\/p>\n

The details<\/p>\n

The Jaguars had identified Camping World Stadium as their preferred temporary venue back in 2024, with the formal vote coming later than initially expected. Camping World Stadium was chosen over an alternative option, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, due to Orlando’s strong track record of hosting major sporting events and ongoing upgrades to the venue. The extensive upgrades to EverBank Stadium include a canopy designed to cut heat retention by 70%, redesigned concourses, improved amenities, and expanded infrastructure.<\/p>\n

The Jaguars will play their home games at Camping World Stadium during the 2027 NFL season.EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville will remain in use during the 2026 season, though with a reduced capacity of around 43,500 due to construction.The revamped EverBank Stadium is scheduled to reopen in 2028, marking the end of a transformative period for the franchise and its home city.<\/p>\n

The players<\/p>\n

Shad Khan<\/p>\n

Owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars.<\/p>\n

Mark Lamping<\/p>\n

President of the Jacksonville Jaguars.<\/p>\n

Camping World Stadium<\/p>\n

The temporary home venue for the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2027 NFL season.<\/p>\n

EverBank Stadium<\/p>\n

The home stadium of the Jacksonville Jaguars, undergoing a $1.4 billion renovation project.<\/p>\n

Florida Citrus Sports<\/p>\n

The organization that helped facilitate the Jaguars’ temporary move to Camping World Stadium.<\/p>\n

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\n What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Jaguars couldn’t ask for a better scenario than Orlando and Camping World Stadium as our temporary home in 2027. This couldn’t 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’re especially appreciative of the support of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the process. We’re 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Shad Khan, Owner, Jacksonville Jaguars<\/p>\n

\u201cFollowing the comprehensive evaluation of our 2027 season playing options, we are \u200cpleased \u2060that the NFL and NFL owners unanimously agree that Orlando is the location that best meets the needs of the Jaguars, our 2027 opponents, and the National Football League. This temporary relocation is a necessary and important step to facilitate \u2060the 2028 completion of Jacksonville’s Stadium of the Future. We are deeply grateful to our fanbase for their continued support, patience, and enthusiasm during this interim period.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mark Lamping, President, Jacksonville Jaguars<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

The extensive renovations to EverBank Stadium are scheduled to be completed in 2028, allowing the Jaguars to return to their home stadium in Jacksonville.<\/p>\n

The takeaway<\/p>\n

The Jaguars’ temporary move to Orlando for the 2027 season is a necessary step in the long-term transformation of EverBank Stadium, which will become a modern, premier destination capable of hosting major events like the Super Bowl. This move demonstrates the team’s commitment to its home city and the willingness of the NFL and its owners to support the franchise’s long-term success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a The Jaguars’ temporary relocation to Orlando’s Camping World Stadium during…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":216550,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[139,141,140],"class_list":["post-216549","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-orlando","tag-orlando","tag-orlando-headlines","tag-orlando-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/216549","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=216549"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/216549\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/216550"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=216549"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=216549"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=216549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}