Florida Sports News and History NFL Owners Approve Jacksonville Jaguars’ Temporary Move to Orlando for 2027 Season By Florida Daily Published March 31, 2026 ORLANDO, Fla. — The NFL has approved a plan allowing the Jacksonville Jaguars to temporarily relocate their home games to Camping World Stadium in Orlando for the 2027 season as renovations to their home stadium in Jacksonville move forward. The decision marks a significant, though temporary, shift for one of Florida’s three NFL franchises and positions Orlando as a major host city for professional football during the renovation period. A Temporary Move During Major Upgrades The Jaguars’ current home, EverBank Stadium, is set to undergo a comprehensive renovation aimed at modernizing the facility, improving fan amenities, and ensuring long-term viability as an NFL venue. With construction expected to disrupt the 2027 season, league owners signed off on the relocation plan to maintain scheduling continuity. Team owner Shahid Khan has been a leading force behind the stadium overhaul, which is widely viewed as critical to keeping the franchise competitive both on and off the field. Orlando Steps Into the Spotlight Hosting a full NFL season represents a major opportunity for Orlando, a city better known for tourism and college football events than for professional franchises. Camping World Stadium, which has hosted bowl games, neutral-site college matchups, and international soccer events, is expected to undergo minor adjustments to meet NFL standards. Local officials and tourism leaders are already anticipating a significant economic boost from the temporary move, with increased hotel bookings, restaurant traffic, and national exposure. Regional Impact Across Florida The relocation will likely draw fans from across Central Florida and beyond, including those who may not typically travel to Jacksonville for games. It also creates a unique moment in which Florida will effectively have NFL games spread across multiple major metro areas, including Tampa, Miami, and now Orlando. For Jaguars fans in North Florida, the move presents logistical challenges, but the organization is expected to roll out transportation options and fan engagement initiatives to maintain support during the transition year. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. What Comes Next Construction timelines will ultimately determine whether the Jaguars return to Jacksonville for the 2028 season as planned. Team officials have emphasized that the Orlando move is strictly temporary and that Jacksonville remains the franchise’s long-term home. Still, the 2027 season could serve as a proving ground for Orlando’s ability to host an NFL team — even if only for one year — and may fuel future discussions about the city’s role in professional sports expansion. Share Tweet to X Post to LinkedIn In this article: Jacksonville Area News , Orlando Area News Related Articles Trending News Orange County Growth Slows to Less Than One New Resident Per Day as Outer Counties Surge Some of the biggest beneficiaries of that growth are counties such as Polk, which is located near major metro areas including Tampa and Orlando... Florida Daily August 17, 2026 Florida Government & Politics Local Florida Home Builders Forced to Build Sidewalks To Nowhere Everyone agrees that sidewalks are important.Where they connect neighborhoods, schools, parks, and businesses, sidewalks improve safety and encourage walking. But somewhere along the way,... Ed Dean July 28, 2026 Business / Economy News Orlando Launches New Push to Revive Church Street Station District Downtown The city of Orlando is moving forward with another effort to transform the historic Church Street Station district into a more active downtown destination.Orlando’s... Florida Daily July 8, 2026 Florida Government & Politics Correcting Jacksonville’s Bureaucratic Delays on Needed Projects: On June 23, 2026, the Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved an ordinance designed to bring greater transparency, consistency, and efficiency to the City’s development... Ed Dean July 6, 2026 Advertisement
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