The Jacksonville Jaguars close out their preseason on Friday, Aug. 28, with a home matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and there are still a few roster battles worth watching before the cuts come down.
The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
In the Jacksonville market, it will air on WFOX, Fox Channel 30. Fans looking to stream can use Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
This is the final week of the NFL preseason, which means it’s one last stage for players trying to lock down a starting job or simply survive the roster trim. For Jacksonville, the big questions remain the same ones that have followed the team through camp.
Travis Hunter’s usage is still being sorted out after spending most of training camp at cornerback rather than wide receiver. The rookie class is also under the microscope, with players such as offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon and defensive tackle Albert Regis drawing attention for the way they’ve performed throughout the preseason.
There’s also a backup quarterback competition still hanging in the balance behind Trevor Lawrence. Nick Mullens is trying to keep hold of the job, while Joey Aguilar put together a strong showing in Jacksonville’s last preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. How both fare against rookie Rueben Bain and Tampa Bay could matter once the roster gets pared down.
For fans heading to the stadium, ticket information is available through StubHub.
The Jaguars’ 2026 regular-season slate is already set, starting with a Week 1 home game against Cleveland at 1 p.m. Sept. 13 on CBS.
Jacksonville will then go to Denver in Week 2, host New England in Week 3, and travel to Cincinnati in Week 4. The schedule also includes two London games - against Philadelphia on Oct. 11 and Houston on Oct. 18 - before the bye in Week 7.
The season closes with a mix of AFC South matchups and prime-time dates, including games at Baltimore, at Dallas, and at Indianapolis.
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