NFL Approves Jaguars' 2027 Home Games in Orlando

NFL owners have unanimously approved a plan for the Jacksonville Jaguars to play their 2027 home games at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, as renovations to their home venue, EverBank Stadium, enter their final phase.

The decision, finalized Tuesday at the league's annual meetings in Arizona, stems from a $1.4 billion overhaul of EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, which began planning in 2023 and aims to create a modern facility ready for the 2028 season. The Jaguars reached a one-year lease agreement with Florida Citrus Sports, the organization managing Camping World Stadium. In 2026, the team will continue playing at EverBank Stadium but with reduced capacity of about 42,507 seats due to ongoing construction, marking two consecutive seasons of altered home conditions.

Orlando emerged as the preferred temporary site after the Jaguars evaluated options including Daytona International Speedway and Florida Field in Gainesville. Local leaders sweetened the deal with a $10 million incentive package earlier this year. Camping World Stadium, which hosts events like the Citrus Bowl and has a capacity of 65,000, is itself undergoing a $400 million upgrade to enhance its...