The Jacksonville Jaguars captured the NFL's attention in the 2025 season, making waves with their bold move to draft Travis Hunter and finishing with an impressive 13-4 record. Now, they're back in the spotlight, but for a different reason-an intriguing twist in their 2026 schedule.
The NFL has announced that the Jaguars will take the international stage with back-to-back games in London during the 2026 season. This isn't uncharted territory for Jacksonville. Since 2013, they've played 14 games across the pond, the most of any NFL team, boasting a balanced 7-7 record in those matchups.
In both 2023 and 2024, the Jaguars had consecutive weeks in London, though last year, they limited their overseas play to a single Week 7 blowout against the Rams. This time, both London games will count as home games for the Jaguars. With nine away games and only eight home games in their 2026 schedule, Jaguars fans in Duval County will see their team just six times in person.
It's no surprise that this has sparked frustration among the fanbase. Social media lit up with fans expressing their displeasure over the limited home appearances. Comments ranged from calling the situation "unfair" to lamenting the loss of home game experiences for local supporters.
The backdrop to this decision appears to be the ongoing renovations at EverBank Stadium, which will reduce seating capacity to around 45,000. These upgrades are significant enough that the Jaguars have already announced plans to play in Orlando for the 2027 season while the work continues.
For Jaguars fans, this means fewer opportunities to cheer on their team at home, and understandably, the decision hasn't been well-received. The passion of the fanbase is evident, and their voices underscore the importance of home games in the heart of Jacksonville.