Jaguars reveal upgrades at EverBank Stadium ahead of preseason opener
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:04 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted a media preview of EverBank Stadium on Thursday ahead of their preseason home opener against Carolina. The stadium, currently under a $1.4 billion renovation, features an expanded main concourse and a reduced capacity of over 42,000 seats. Key changes include the removal of the upper decks and new fan-oriented amenities, such as a souvenir cup offering free refills and a budget-friendly menu at select concessions. Gate 2 is now a larger entry point, merging West Club seating and access. Construction is ongoing as the team prepares to play home games in Orlando next season with a completion target for the renovations set for the 2028 season.
- •Jaguars preview EverBank Stadium renovations ahead of preseason game.
- •Main concourse expanded from 25 feet to over 100 feet.
- •Capacity reduced to over 42,000 seats for the upcoming season.
- •New fan amenities introduced, including a $12.99 souvenir cup.
- •Team will play home games in Orlando during the next season.
- 11:04 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars battle Carolina in preseason opener at new-look ‘Bank undergoing $1.4 billion rebuild
- 6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Jacksonville Jaguars prepare for a home season under construction with stadium getting renovated
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — A new look inside the Jaguars’ Stadium of the Future
"The preseason home opener Friday night for the Jacksonville Jaguars is as much a preview of where they play as how they play against the Carolina Panthers. The Jaguars are playing in what amounts to a construction zone this season as it builds its “Stadium of the Future," a $1.4 billion project that won't be ready until the 2028 season. Seats have been removed from the upper section of Everbank Stadium because of the ongoing installment of massive steel trusses that will support the transparent canopy.
"As the Jaguars prepare for Friday preseason home opener against Carolina, the team gave the media a sneak peek Thursday inside EverBank Stadium currently undergoing a $1.4 billion rebuild.
"The Jaguars kick off the team’s 2-game preseason home slate, with a game tonight at EverBank Stadium against the Carolina Panthers. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. on CBS47.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 11:04 PMJaguars battle Carolina in preseason opener at new-look ‘Bank undergoing $1.4 billion rebuild
The Jaguars kick off the team’s 2-game preseason home slate, with a game tonight at EverBank Stadium against the Carolina Panthers. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. on CBS47.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 6:08 PMJacksonville Jaguars prepare for a home season under construction with stadium getting renovated
The preseason home opener Friday night for the Jacksonville Jaguars is as much a preview of where they play as how they play against the Carolina Panthers. The Jaguars are playing in what amounts to a construction zone this season as it builds its “Stadium of the Future," a $1.4 billion project that won't be ready until the 2028 season. Seats have been removed from the upper section of Everbank Stadium because of the ongoing installment of massive steel trusses that will support the transparent canopy.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 1:11 AMA new look inside the Jaguars’ Stadium of the Future
As the Jaguars prepare for Friday preseason home opener against Carolina, the team gave the media a sneak peek Thursday inside EverBank Stadium currently undergoing a $1.4 billion rebuild.
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