Jacksonville Jaguars fans, get ready for a commute.
The NFL approved the Jaguars’ move south to Orlando for the 2027 NFL season during the annual league meetings in Phoenix this week. Jacksonville’s EverBank Stadium is undergoing renovations and the league owners unanimously approved the team playing home games in Camping World Stadium in 2027 during the renovations.
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“The Jaguars couldn’t ask for a better scenario than Orlando and Camping World Stadium as our temporary home in 2027,” Jaguars owner Shad Khan said in a statement. “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.”
Camping World Stadium first opened in 1936 and can seat more than 65,000 people when expanded. It’s currently the site of multiple college football bowl games, including the Pop-Tarts Bowl, Cure Bowl and Citrus Bowl. It previously served as the home stadium for Orlando-based professional football teams since the 1970s, including the WFL’s Florida Blazers, the USFL’s Orlando Renegades and the XFL’s Orlando Guardians.
Florida Citrus Sports, the not-for-profit group that runs the Citrus and Pop-Tarts Bowls, organized the 2027 lease with the Jaguars’ ownership and the NFL.
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“Hosting NFL regular-season football is a major milestone for our city, and we’re grateful to the Jaguars and NFL ownership for their belief in our community,” Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan said in a statement. “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’s standing as a host for major sporting events.”
Where is Camping World Stadium?
Camping World Stadium is located in the West Lakes neighborhood in downtown Orlando. It is approximately 140 miles south of EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville.
How many games will the Jaguars play in Camping World Stadium?
The Jaguars will play at least 10 games at Camping World Stadium in 2027. That includes nine regular-season home games and one preseason home game. The team could at most play three playoff home games as well, bringing the maximum to 13 in the 2027 NFL season.
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Who are the Jaguars playing in 2027?
As always, Jacksonville will face divisional opponents Indianapolis, Houston and Tennessee twice in 2027. One matchup each from those three will be at home.
Jacksonville’s played home games overseas in London with one in 2025 and two more in 2026. The dates and opponents for these games will be announced later but up to three Jaguars home games could be played internationally in 2027.
For 2027, the Jaguars’ opponents include:
*=home game confirmed.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jaguars in Orlando: What to know about Jacksonville’s move in 2027
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