{"id":38678,"date":"2025-11-08T11:12:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T11:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/38678\/"},"modified":"2025-11-08T11:12:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T11:12:33","slug":"jaguars-will-play-home-games-at-camping-world-stadium-in-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/38678\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaguars will play home games at Camping World Stadium in 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 An Orlando City Council member said on Friday that the Jaguars have given the city confirmation that they will play home games there in 2027 while the Stadium of the Future is under construction. <\/p>\n

Shan Rose, a city commissioner in District 5 in Orlando, told News4JAX sister station WKMG News 6<\/a> that the city had received word from the franchise that it will play games at Camping World Stadium in 2027.<\/p>\n

NFL owners must still approve any temporary relocation for the Jaguars. That will likely occur when the league holds its virtual owners meetings on Dec. 9-10.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, we just got the word that the Jaguars have decided to move forward with coming to Orlando,\u201d Rose said. \u201cSo next is to vote [NFL owners], and we\u2019re hoping that we get the Jaguars here in 2027.\u201d <\/p>\n

In a statement, the Jaguars said they are committed to following the timeline for the approval process. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe continue to work through the process of identifying a location and presenting that recommendation to the NFL owners for a vote. It is our hope we have an answer soon rather than later,\u201d the statement said. <\/p>\n

The news is not a surprise. The Jaguars began exploring alternate sites after the city approved the Stadium of the Future last June. <\/p>\n

The Jaguars were considering Camping World Stadium and the University of Florida\u2019s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, as well as a proposal from Daytona International Speedway. <\/p>\n

UF\u2019s stadium was a long shot because it is set to undergo $400 million in renovations that will begin in April 2027. Camping World is getting $400 million in renovations, and those are set to begin later this year. <\/a><\/p>\n

Construction on the Stadium of the Future in Jacksonville began after the 2024 season finished. The team will play in a reduced-capacity stadium next year before moving away for 2027. <\/p>\n

The stadium overhaul is expected to be done before kickoff in 2028.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been advocating for the Jaguars to come here. It\u2019s a good opportunity,\u201d Rose said. \u201cSo, when I say, what separates us from Gainesville, because that was our competitor, is that we\u2019re family friendly. And so, like the players, can just come with their family, they can enjoy \u2026 there\u2019s more to Orlando than just coming to the game, and it gives the visitors an opportunity to really come and enjoy and see Orlando, and everything we have to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fans in Northeast Florida said they are willing to make the drive to Orlando to watch the Jags.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just two hours and I\u2019m a big sports fan so depending on how good the game is I would do the two hour drive to go to Orlando,\u201d Saniyah Walker said.<\/p>\n

A longtime Jaguars fan said it didn\u2019t matter to her.<\/p>\n

\u201cListen, I\u2019m a Jaguar fan,\u201d Sarah Allen said. \u201cNo matter where I\u2019m watching, cheering along. No matter where they go, if I can get there, I\u2019m going.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI think if the team\u2019s doing better, it\u2019s obviously easier to go down to Orlando and make a weekend of it,\u201d said Jaguars fan, Dennis Wheeler. \u201cWe\u2019ve got to support the team.\u201d<\/p>\n

More coverage from the Stadium of the Future<\/p>\n

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