EverBank Field
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- Capacity
- 67,246
- Year opened
- 1995
- Club
- —
- Country
- United States
- Sport
- American football
Overview
About the stadium
EverBank Field is an American football stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, opened in 1995 as Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. With a capacity of 67,246, it is the home of the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL) and the headquarters of the wrestling promotions All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH).
Location and surroundings
The stadium stands on the St. Johns River, on about 10 acres of land in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. It was built on the site of the old Gator Bowl Stadium, erected in 1927, and incorporated some portions of the older stadium. Its downtown riverside location makes it a prominent landmark and an easily reached venue for major events.
Main uses
The primary tenant is the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL. The 67,246-capacity stadium is also regularly used for college football, concerts, and other events. It is the regular site of the annual Florida–Georgia rivalry game between the Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs, as well as the Gator Bowl post-season game. It is also one of the venues used by the United States men's national soccer team.
History
Journey through time
The history of EverBank Field is tied to the older Gator Bowl Stadium on whose site it rose, and to a series of renamings after corporate sponsors.
Construction and opening
The stadium opened in 1995 as Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on the site of the old Gator Bowl Stadium, which had been erected in 1927. Some portions of the older stadium were incorporated into the new one. It was built on the St. Johns River, on about 10 acres of land in downtown Jacksonville, Florida.
Major renovations
The stadium went through a series of naming changes tied to sponsorship rights. From 1997 to 2006 it was named Alltel Stadium after the communications company. In 2010 it was renamed EverBank Field following a deal with the financial company EverBank, extended in 2014 for another ten years. In 2018 it became TIAA Bank Field, and in June 2023 the team announced a return to the name EverBank Stadium.
Notable moments
In 2005, the stadium hosted Super Bowl XXXIX. It is the regular site of the Gator Bowl and the Florida–Georgia rivalry game. During the 2021 NFL season, the New Orleans Saints temporarily played here after being forced to relocate from the Caesars Superdome owing to the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.
Atmosphere
Matchday
The atmosphere at EverBank Field flows from the standing of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL and from the major college and national events the stadium hosts.
Fan culture
The 67,246-capacity stadium is the home of the Jacksonville Jaguars and a center of fan activity in Jacksonville. Beyond NFL games, it is the headquarters of the wrestling promotions All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH), drawing a varied audience. Concerts and other events are held here regularly, so the stadium on the St. Johns River works as a lively entertainment hub in the heart of downtown.
Big matches
The stadium is the regular site of the annual Florida–Georgia rivalry game between the Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs, as well as the Gator Bowl. In 2005 it hosted Super Bowl XXXIX. It is also among the venues used by the United States men's national soccer team. In 2021, the New Orleans Saints played part of their season here after relocating from the Caesars Superdome.
Practical info
Visiting the stadium
EverBank Field lies in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, on the St. Johns River, making it readily accessible within the city.
How to get there
The stadium is located in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, on about 10 acres of land beside the St. Johns River. Its downtown location makes it easy to reach for visitors arriving for Jacksonville Jaguars games and other events.
Tickets and tours
The 67,246-capacity stadium hosts NFL games, college football, concerts, and wrestling events from AEW and ROH. Tickets for Jacksonville Jaguars games and other events are arranged through the team and the organizers of each event.
Visitor tips
- What you'll see: NFL games of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Florida–Georgia rivalry, the Gator Bowl, and wrestling.
- Why come: the stadium hosted Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005.
- Where it is: downtown Jacksonville, Florida, on the St. Johns River.
- Did you know: it was built on the site of the old Gator Bowl Stadium from 1927 and has changed names several times.
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