Why did NFL owners move Jaguars to Orlando?

Jaguars’ 2027 home schedule shifts to Orlando

NFL owners unanimously approved a plan that will keep the Jacksonville Jaguars’ home games in Orlando, Florida, during the 2027 season while EverBank Stadium is still undergoing a major renovation.

The proposal is tied to the final year of a $1.4 billion renovation project, and it ensures the franchise has a stable venue for most of its 2027 home slate rather than risking an incomplete stadium timeline.

What the decision changes

• Location of home games: The Jaguars will play most of their 2027 home games in Orlando.
• Temporary home base: The arrangement is explicitly framed as a temporary solution during the renovation’s final year.
• League support: Approval by owners removes the biggest operational hurdle—venue scheduling and league-wide acceptance of the change.

Why it matters

This matters for several reasons that go beyond logistics:

• Season continuity: Teams rely on home dates for planning ticketing, travel, and game-week operations.
• Fan experience: While Orlando is not Jacksonville, relocating games for a season is intended to preserve a consistent home schedule.
• Renovation risk management: The NFL’s approval indicates an effort to eliminate uncertainty during the last stretch of stadium construction.

Bottom line

The Jaguars’ move to Orlando for 2027 is the result of stadium renovations at EverBank Stadium reaching their final year, and the league acted to secure a workable home schedule. For fans, it means Jacksonville’s “home” games will be played in central Florida rather than at the team’s traditional venue next season.