NFL team owners unanimously approved the Jacksonville Jaguars’ plan to play the 2027 season at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium while EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville undergoes major upgrades. The temporary relocation will mark the first time in franchise history that the Jaguars will play a full season outside of Jacksonville. Orlando’s Camping World Stadium is currently undergoing $400 million in upgrades to accommodate the NFL team, with construction that began in February 2026.
For longtime Jaguars fans like DJ Davis of Titusville, the move represents a welcome change to his game-day routine. “I was excited,” Davis said. “Enjoy seeing my team - and sure, I can go to Jacksonville whenever I want - but I get to go enjoy it from home.” Davis, who typically drives an hour and a half from Titusville to EverBank Stadium for every home game, will now have a shorter commute to Orlando. “It’s always the energy you get from the fans because no matter what you’re doing, everybody is cool,” he said.
The relocation will create logistical challenges for fans accustomed to Jacksonville’s proximity. Jacob Plicque, who lives close to EverBank Stadium, faces a dramatic change in his game-day experience. “Typically, from my perspective, I get up and I’m there in nine minutes,” Plicque said. The move to Orlando could require fans like Plicque to leave a day early, plan around traffic, or turn games into weekend trips. “Absolutely! That’s not even a question,” Plicque said when asked if he would continue attending games, adding that he hopes Airbnb owners might offer discounts to fans on game weekends.
Camping World Stadium’s capacity will increase to 65,000 seats as part of the renovation project, with work expected to be completed in summer 2027. The Orlando venue has previous NFL experience, having hosted Pro Bowl games. The stadium upgrades are specifically designed to meet NFL standards and accommodate the Jaguars’ temporary residency during Jacksonville’s Stadium of the Future construction project.
Longtime season ticket holder Jessie Pawlish, who has supported the team since its inception, emphasized that the fan community will travel with the team to Orlando. “It’s not just about football,” Pawlish said. “It’s about the people you surround yourself with.” Pawlish described Jaguars Sundays as resembling a reunion more than a sporting event, built over years in the same sections and tailgates. The temporary move to Orlando will test whether this community atmosphere can be recreated 140 miles south of Jacksonville.
The Jaguars’ 2027 season in Orlando will serve as a bridge year while Jacksonville completes its ambitious stadium renovation project. Construction on the Stadium of the Future improvements is tied to the team’s long-term commitment to remaining in Jacksonville beyond the temporary Orlando arrangement.