TIAA Bank Field

EverBank Stadium is the downtown Jacksonville home of the NFL’s Jaguars, but a visit in 2026 is unlike a routine stadium outing. A major transformation is under way, so the current venue has reduced capacity, closed sections and changing routes. The 2026 season is still being played in Jacksonville; the team is scheduled to spend 2027 in Orlando while construction continues, with the rebuilt Stadium of the Future planned to open in August 2028. For a traveler, that means checking the event and construction notices before making plans.

From a municipal stadium to EverBank Stadium

The stadium opened in 1995 as Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, the year the expansion Jaguars began play. The team’s history records its first home preseason game on August 18, 1995. The building later carried the Alltel Stadium name, returned to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium for a period, and became EverBank Field in 2010. In 2018, after the bank brand changed, the name became TIAA Bank Field. The sponsor’s return to the EverBank brand led to the present name in 2023.

Those changes are more than a naming footnote: they help explain why older maps, travel pages and articles may still say TIAA Bank Field or EverBank Field. The current Jaguars pages call it EverBank Stadium. The venue sits near the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville and is owned by the city; the Jaguars are one of its tenants. Daily’s Place, the team’s nearby amphitheater, forms part of the wider sports and entertainment district, but it has its own event calendar and should not be confused with stadium admission.

The original stadium has been altered repeatedly since opening. The Jaguars’ history documents past improvements connected with major events and fan facilities; the current project is a more extensive reconstruction of the existing structure. The club and city describe the strategy as transforming and reusing much of the stadium rather than simply replacing it. For visitors, the important story is therefore unfolding in real time: the building remains a game venue while construction reshapes its bowl, concourses and exterior.

What visitors will encounter during the 2026 works

The Jaguars’ current construction FAQ lists a 2026 capacity of about 42,500, substantially below the former full capacity. The upper bowl, including the 400 level, is offline, and other seats and areas are affected as construction moves through the site. The North End Zone Deck and Sky Patio are also listed as closed for the season. This is not a normal full-stadium experience, and ticket locations, gate recommendations and available facilities may differ from older online photographs or maps.

The project began in February 2025 and the official schedule targets an August 2028 opening for the Stadium of the Future. The Jaguars are playing home games in Jacksonville in 2026, then plan to use Camping World Stadium in Orlando for the 2027 season. The Florida–Georgia game is also scheduled away from Jacksonville during construction in 2026 and 2027, while the FAQ says the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl will remain at EverBank Stadium in December 2026. These are announced schedules and can change; check the event organizer before travel.

On game days in 2026, circulation is also affected. The operator says the plaza level no longer offers a continuous gate-to-gate route; ramps and staircases direct visitors up to the main concourse, where circulation is possible around the stadium. Gates can be adjusted as work progresses. Mobility representatives and assistance points are available, and elevators are prioritized for guests with mobility or ADA needs. If access to a particular level or service matters, use the latest seating and accessibility instructions rather than assuming an old route still applies.

Tickets, transport and event-day details

EverBank Stadium is an event venue, not a daily walk-in attraction with a published general opening schedule. The official visitor pages organize access around games and events. A dated 2026 Jaguars game-day guide, for example, provides that match’s gate opening, parking-lot times, pre-game programme and traffic alerts; those details are not universal hours for every event. Confirm the date, ticket delivery method, recommended gate and any construction notice with the event organizer shortly before departure.

For the 2026 Jaguars season, tickets and stadium-controlled parking are handled digitally. The club instructs fans to download mobile tickets and parking passes before arriving; a parking credential is required to enter the corresponding stadium lots. Parking inventory and routes can be affected by construction, and game-specific guides identify alternate lots or shuttle options when offered. JTA’s Gameday Xpress is another service the club points visitors toward, but routes and operating details should be checked for the particular game.

Plan for downtown traffic and leave extra time, especially when bridge works or event road closures are announced. The Jaguars’ 2026 guide gives event-specific pickup advice for rideshare users and lists prohibited items, including umbrellas, alongside the NFL clear-bag limits. That guide also states that the stadium is cashless and describes what sealed water bottles may be brought in for that particular season. Policies can be revised, so consult the current fan guide rather than relying on a saved screenshot or a previous year’s checklist.

How to plan a useful visit

The best reason to visit in 2026 is a ticketed Jaguars game or another scheduled event. The stadium’s changing construction makes casual access uncertain, and current public information does not establish a daily tourist-entry programme or general tour schedule. If you are interested in the architecture, you can understand the transformation from outside during a lawful public walk, but construction areas are not visitor zones. Do not enter closed or restricted spaces to get a closer look.

Use the current name, EverBank Stadium, when searching for tickets, directions and official notices; older records attached to the site may still show TIAA Bank Field. Before setting out, verify that the event is actually at the Jacksonville venue, then review the Jaguars’ latest stadium page, FAQ and event-day instructions. With reduced capacity in 2026 and the announced Orlando relocation in 2027, a little date checking prevents a costly mistake and makes the stadium’s changing chapter part of the visit rather than a surprise.