Jaguars to Play 2027 Home Games in Orlando

The NFL team will relocate temporarily to Disney World's stadium.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 5:16am

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have announced plans to play the majority of their 2027 home games at a stadium located within the Walt Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida. This temporary relocation is due to ongoing renovations at the team's current home stadium in Jacksonville.

Why it matters

The move to Orlando represents a significant shift for the Jaguars franchise, which has been based in Jacksonville since its inception in 1995. Fans and local businesses will be impacted by the team's temporary relocation, raising questions about the long-term viability of the Jaguars remaining in Jacksonville.

The details

The Jaguars will play 8 of their 10 home games in 2027 at the 65,000-seat stadium located within the Disney World resort complex. The team cited the need for extensive renovations to their current TIAA Bank Field as the primary reason for the temporary move. Disney World's state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure were also cited as key factors in the Jaguars' decision.

  • The Jaguars will play 8 of their 10 home games in the 2027 NFL season at the Disney World stadium in Orlando.
  • TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville will undergo major renovations during the 2027 season while the Jaguars are temporarily based in Orlando.

The players

Jacksonville Jaguars

A professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida that competes in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) South division.

Walt Disney World

A large resort complex in the Orlando, Florida area that includes theme parks, water parks, hotels, and other entertainment venues owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company.

TIAA Bank Field

The home stadium of the Jacksonville Jaguars, located in downtown Jacksonville, Florida.

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What they’re saying

“This temporary move to Orlando will allow us to provide our fans with a world-class gameday experience while also ensuring our stadium in Jacksonville can undergo the necessary renovations.”

— Shad Khan, Owner, Jacksonville Jaguars

“We're excited to welcome the Jaguars to the Disney World family and showcase our top-notch facilities and hospitality to their players and fans.”

— Bob Chapek, CEO, The Walt Disney Company

What’s next

The Jaguars and Disney World officials will work together over the next year to finalize all logistical details for the team's temporary relocation to Orlando in 2027.

The takeaway

The Jaguars' decision to play home games at Disney World in 2027 highlights the challenges small-market NFL franchises face in maintaining modern, competitive stadium facilities. While the temporary move may provide an exciting new experience for fans, it also raises long-term questions about the team's future in Jacksonville.