Jaguars to Play 2027 Season in Orlando During EverBank Stadium Overhaul

NFL owners unanimously approve one-year relocation plan for Jacksonville team to play at Camping World Stadium.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:55pm

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The Jacksonville Jaguars will play their 2027 NFL season in Orlando, Florida, while EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville undergoes a $1.4 billion renovation. The team will use Camping World Stadium as its temporary home during the 2027 season, as approved unanimously by NFL owners.

Why it matters

The temporary move to Orlando will allow the Jaguars to continue playing while their home stadium in Jacksonville undergoes a major overhaul to transform it into a premier destination capable of hosting major events like the Super Bowl. The renovations will modernize the stadium and improve the fan experience.

The details

The Jaguars' one-year relocation to Orlando was finalized during league meetings in Arizona, with Camping World Stadium chosen over the alternative option of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. Camping World Stadium was selected due to Orlando's strong track record of hosting major sporting events and ongoing venue upgrades. The extensive $1.4 billion renovations to EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville will include a canopy to reduce heat, redesigned concourses, improved amenities, and expanded infrastructure, increasing the stadium's overall size by about 400% and introducing modern technology throughout.

  • The Jaguars will play their 2027 NFL season in Orlando.
  • EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville will undergo a $1.4 billion renovation project, scheduled for completion in 2028.

The players

Shad Khan

Owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Mark Lamping

President of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Camping World Stadium

The temporary home venue for the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2027 NFL season, located in Orlando, Florida.

EverBank Stadium

The home stadium of the Jacksonville Jaguars, undergoing a $1.4 billion renovation project to be completed in 2028.

Florida Citrus Sports

The organization that helped facilitate the Jaguars' temporary relocation to Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

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What they’re saying

“The 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.”

— Shad Khan, Owner, Jacksonville Jaguars

“Following the comprehensive evaluation of our 2027 season playing options, we are ‌pleased ⁠that 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 ⁠the 2028 completion of Jacksonville's Stadium of the Future.”

— Mark Lamping, President, Jacksonville Jaguars

What’s next

The extensive $1.4 billion renovation project on EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville is scheduled for completion in 2028, marking the end of the Jaguars' temporary relocation to Orlando.

The takeaway

The Jaguars' one-year move to Orlando during the renovation of their home stadium in Jacksonville highlights the importance of modern, state-of-the-art facilities in the NFL. The project will transform EverBank Stadium into a premier destination capable of hosting major events, benefiting both the team and the city of Jacksonville.