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Jaguars Faced Unusual Road-Heavy Schedule

The team will play 26 of its next 30 regular-season games away from Jacksonville due to stadium renovations.

Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Football

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The Jacksonville Jaguars will play nearly all of their upcoming regular-season games on the road while EverBank Stadium undergoes a $1.4 billion renovation. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have entered a stretch where the team will play only four home games out of the next 30 regular-season contests. This unusual scheduling is the direct result of a massive, ongoing construction project at the team’s home facility.

Why it matters

A $1.4 billion renovation of EverBank Stadium, which began in January 2026, has forced the team to play away from its home city for the majority of upcoming games. The project is a joint financial undertaking between the franchise and the city of Jacksonville.

The Jaguars are scheduled to play in 12 different stadiums during the 2026 regular season, a rare logistical requirement for an NFL team. This follows a $1.4 billion renovation project that split the cost between the team and the city.

The players

Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional football franchise in the NFL based in Jacksonville, Florida.

EverBank Stadium

EverBank Stadium is the long-term home venue for the Jaguars and is currently undergoing a $1.4 billion renovation.

The details

As construction progresses at EverBank Stadium, the team has been forced to navigate a season involving significant travel, including back-to-back home games relocated to London. The franchise has also confirmed that its home games for the 2027 season will be played at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

Timeline

  1. January 2026: Renovation work began at EverBank Stadium following a playoff loss.

  2. September 27, 2026: The Jaguars defeated the New England Patriots with a 35-6 score.

  3. October 2026: The team played designated home games in London against the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans.

  4. November 1, 2026: The team hosts the Indianapolis Colts in Jacksonville.

  5. 2027 season: All home games are scheduled to take place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

Season Trajectory

The move follows a pattern set by the NFL's international series rotation to expand the brand. The team’s reliance on international and neutral-site venues marks a departure from standard NFL home-game scheduling protocols.

Local fans will see a significant reduction in home-game opportunities through the 2027 season, requiring travel to Orlando for those looking to attend games in person next year. The unusual travel load impacts player recovery times and weekly logistics compared to a standard home-stadium schedule.

The takeaway

The team's reliance on neutral venues demonstrates the extreme logistical challenges of modernizing stadium infrastructure while maintaining a competitive season. Fans should anticipate continued venue fluctuations until the renovation of the home facility is finalized.

Further reading

For more on the current state of the team and their future schedule, visit Football.

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