Stadium of the Future
The City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Jaguars have partnered to transform EverBank Stadium. Transforming the stadium and enhancing the existing structure is the most sustainable and environmentally friendly way to provide the Jaguars, the Florida-Georgia game, and the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl with a home that will provide a state-of-the-art fan experience.
Construction is scheduled to be complete in August 2028. The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl will play at home for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons, keeping as many games as possible in Jacksonville. Fans will have the ability to see progress when attending games during these seasons.
KEY FEATURES
Using fan research and a comprehensive assessment of the facility’s structure, our plans call for a reimagined stadium with an environmentally friendly and cost-effective structure that showcases state-of-the-art innovation. This proposal ensures the continuation of the annual traditions of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl and Florida-Georgia Football Classic while also opening opportunities for future Super Bowls, Final Four tournaments, college football playoffs, marquee concerts and more.
- Protective Canopy – Beat the heat with a next-generation transparent protective shell providing sun, wind and rain protection, reducing heat retention by 70+ percent
- New Communal Spaces – Enjoy first-class interactive social bars, local food options and retail venues in communal spaces for all fans
- Immersive In-Bowl Tech – Immerse into a transformative environment creating distinctive event experiences through lighting and digital technology
- Nature Park – Walk through a public subtropical Floridian nature park available for visitors and residents year-round
- Scenic Lookout Decks – Soak in the city sights with lookout decks offering skyline and river views
- Wider Concourses – Roam 360-degree concourses, four times wider than existing spaces
PROPOSED TIMELINE
February 2025:
Construction begins
2025 Season:
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl played in Jacksonville with 60,000+ capacity
2026 Season:
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl played in Jacksonville with reduced capacity (approx. 43,500)
2027 Season:
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl played away from Jacksonville (Location TBD)
August 2028:
Stadium of the Future opens
