Jaguars to Play 2027 Season in Orlando's Camping World Stadium

NFL approves one-year lease for Jacksonville team to use Orlando venue

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:49am

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The Jacksonville Jaguars will play their home games at Camping World Stadium in Orlando during the 2027 NFL season, according to a lease agreement unanimously approved by NFL owners on Tuesday. The temporary move comes as the Jaguars' home stadium in Jacksonville undergoes renovations.

Why it matters

The Jaguars' temporary relocation to Orlando highlights the challenges NFL teams face in maintaining and upgrading their home stadiums. It also represents a potential opportunity for the Orlando market to host NFL games and attract new fans, though it remains to be seen how Jaguars supporters will respond to the team playing its home games over 150 miles from Jacksonville.

The details

Under the terms of the one-year lease, the Jaguars will play all of their 2027 home games at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. The lease agreement was approved unanimously by NFL owners on Tuesday. The move is necessary as the Jaguars' TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville undergoes major renovations during the 2027 season.

  • The lease agreement was approved by NFL owners on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
  • The Jaguars will play their 2027 home games at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

The players

Jacksonville Jaguars

A professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, and a member of the National Football League (NFL).

Camping World Stadium

A multi-purpose stadium located in Orlando, Florida, that serves as the home venue for the Citrus Bowl and other major sporting events.

Florida Citrus Sports

A non-profit organization that manages and operates Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

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What they’re saying

“This temporary arrangement will allow the Jaguars to continue playing while their home stadium undergoes necessary renovations. We're pleased to welcome them to Orlando for the 2027 season.”

— Steve Hogan, CEO of Florida Citrus Sports

What’s next

The Jaguars and Florida Citrus Sports will finalize the details of the one-year lease agreement in the coming months, including ticket sales, revenue sharing, and other logistical arrangements.

The takeaway

The Jaguars' temporary move to Orlando highlights the challenges NFL teams face in maintaining their home stadiums and the potential opportunities for other markets to host NFL games, even if just for a single season. It remains to be seen how Jaguars fans will respond to their team playing so far from Jacksonville.