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EverBank Stadium

Company type	Stadium
Industry	Sports and entertainment venue
Founded	1995
Headquarters	Jacksonville, Florida , United States
Area served	Jacksonville, Florida and surrounding areas
Products	Sports events, concerts, professional wrestling headquarters

EverBank Stadium, situated in Jacksonville, Florida, serves as the home venue for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL and functions as the headquarters for professional wrestling organizations All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH).

Originally opened in 1995 under the name Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on the former grounds of the Gator Bowl Stadium, it is positioned along the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville. The facility hosts Jaguars games, collegiate football contests—including the yearly Florida–Georgia football rivalry and the Gator Bowl—as well as concerts and various other events. It was also the site of Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005 and accommodates matches for the United States men's national soccer team.

The stadium's naming rights have changed over time: initially known as Alltel Stadium from 1997 to 2006 after telecommunications company Alltel, it was renamed EverBank Field in 2010 following a five-year agreement with financial services provider EverBank, which was extended in 2014. After EverBank was acquired by New York-based Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA), the stadium adopted the name TIAA Bank Field in 2018. In June 2023, prior to the season, it reverted to EverBank Stadium.

In 2021, due to Hurricane Ida forcing relocation from Caesars Superdome, the stadium temporarily hosted the New Orleans Saints.

Construction

Located within the Stadium District of downtown Jacksonville, EverBank Stadium occupies a site with a rich football legacy dating back to the early 1900s. The original permanent structure, Fairfield Stadium, was erected in 1928 and later expanded in 1948 as the Gator Bowl Stadium, named after the annual Gator Bowl event.

The current stadium integrates elements from the historic Gator Bowl Stadium, notably its pedestrian ramp system and West Upper Deck constructed in 1982. Groundbreaking took place on January 3, 1994, and the new stadium officially opened on August 18, 1995, with an exhibition game against the St. Louis Rams. The construction project lasted less than 20 months and cost approximately US$134 million, with $60 million contributed by Jacksonville city authorities.

Planning

In January 1993, representatives from both the University of Florida and University of Georgia entered discussions with Jacksonville officials regarding renewal of hosting duties for their annual Florida–Georgia football rivalry game. Their existing five-year contract tied to the Gator Bowl was set to expire after 1994, while an offer from the Citrus Bowl included higher financial incentives to secure hosting rights.

To remain competitive, then-Jacksonville mayor Ed Austin proposed a $25.5 million refurbishment plan for the aging Gator Bowl Stadium built in 1949. Both universities expressed reservations about the stadium's condition, making renovations essential to retain this economically valuable event. When Georgia’s athletic director Vince Dooley remained uncertain, Austin expanded renovation proposals to $49 million and personally visited Dooley in Athens to negotiate.

Austin’s efforts resulted in a conditional five-year contract extension (1997–2002) for hosting the rivalry game, dependent upon city approval of a $49 million renovation bond and completion by 1996. Subsequently, on May 11, the Jacksonville City Council authorized a $219.5 million bond package that included funding for renovating the Gator Bowl stadium.

NFL expansion

After bond approval, investors aiming to bring an NFL franchise to Jacksonville requested an extra $30 million in addition to the $49 million allocated for stadium renovations to secure a professional team. This amount increased over time, culminating in a lease agreement signed on July 1 that depended on the city investing $112.3 million into the Gator Bowl. Initially, the agreement fell through when the City Council postponed its endorsement, but it was successfully renegotiated a month later with a commitment of $121 million for renovations. As a result, the Florida-Georgia games in 1994 and 1995 were relocated to allow for construction work. Ultimately, on November 30, 1993, Jacksonville was awarded the NFL’s 30th franchise—the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Shortly thereafter, controversy emerged regarding a contractor’s proposal to allocate only 8% of stadium construction work to minority-owned businesses, prompting advocacy groups such as the NAACP to call for greater minority participation.

Current stadium

The stadium officially reopened with the Jaguars’ first home game during the 1995 NFL season, marking the debut of an expansion team playing its inaugural match in a newly built facility against the Houston Oilers. In 1996, the Gator Bowl resumed its tradition as a New Year’s Day event. The venue includes 11,200 club seats, 88 luxury suites, and an exclusive "super suite."

In 1997, naming rights were acquired by Alltel, a wireless communications company; this arrangement concluded in January 2007 after Verizon purchased most of Alltel’s assets.

Super Bowl XXXIX took place at the stadium in 2005, where the New England Patriots triumphed over the Philadelphia Eagles before an audience of 78,125—the largest Super Bowl crowd since 1994. To prepare for this event, $47 million was invested in enhancements such as a distinctive sports bar known as the "Bud Zone," expanded Daktronics video displays, escalators, and a new terrace suite called the "Sky Patio."

Prior to the 2005 season, due to concerns over low attendance and potential blackouts, tarps were installed to reduce seating capacity by 9,703 seats to 66,851 for Jaguars games. This closely aligned with original NFL standard capacity proposals but raised concerns about accommodating large-scale events like the Florida-Georgia game. Blackouts persisted through 2009 amid economic challenges but ceased starting in 2010.

For significant events including the Super Bowl and Florida-Georgia game, temporary bleachers are added to increase capacity beyond 84,000. The highest recorded attendance was 85,413 during a Florida State versus Alabama game in 2007.

In July 2010, EverBank secured naming rights for the stadium; this agreement received City Council approval shortly thereafter.

In November 2013, Jacksonville authorized $63 million in stadium upgrades with Jaguars owner Shahid Khan contributing $20 million. Renovations featured two massive high-definition LED end zone scoreboards—the largest worldwide—along with improved fan amenities and interactive elements. Approximately 7,000 seats were removed during these enhancements but can be temporarily reinstated for major events.

A $90 million renovation plan unveiled in mid-2016 introduced upgraded club seating sponsored by US Assure, new midfield patios, and a new south end zone tunnel serving as the team entrance and creating additional seating areas. The second phase added an amphitheater (Daily's Place) and a covered flex field; both were completed by May 2017.

Following the Jaguars’ playoff appearance in 2017—their first since 2007—and hosting their first playoff game since 1999, tarps covering upper-level seats were removed. This restoration added 3,501 seats and increased capacity to 67,814.

Ahead of Jacksonville’s 2024 season opener—a loss against the Cleveland Browns—the stadium was temporarily renamed TrEverBank Stadium as part of a promotional campaign highlighting quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s partnership with EverBank.

Stadium of the Future

A comprehensive renovation of the stadium is planned for 2025–2026, with an initial reduction in seating capacity to 60,000. This refurbishment may necessitate temporary relocation for the Jaguars, the Gator Bowl, and the Florida–Georgia game during the construction period. In June 2023, the Jaguars introduced their vision for the "Stadium of the Future," which will incorporate a 360-degree concourse, an energy-saving exterior, and an expansive canopy designed to provide shade. The seating capacity will be adjusted to 62,000, with the option to expand up to 71,500 specifically for college football events.

In October 2024, NFL team owners unanimously endorsed a $1.4 billion upgrade for EverBank Stadium, home stadium of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Construction is scheduled to commence in February 2025 and aims to be completed prior to the start of the 2028 NFL season.

Seating capacity

The following table outlines how the stadium’s seating capacity has changed throughout Jaguars games:

scope="row" style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle;"|Years	scope="row" style="Template:NFLPrimaryStyle;"|Capacity
scope="row" style="Template:NFLAltPrimaryStyle;"|1995–2001	73,000
scope="row" style="Template:NFLAltPrimaryStyle;"|2003–2004	76,877
scope="row" style="Template:NFLAltPrimaryStyle;"|2005–2009	67,164
scope="row" style="Template:NFLAltPrimaryStyle;"|2010–2013	67,246
scope="row" style="Template:NFLAltPrimaryStyle;"|2014	67,297
scope="row" style="Template:NFLAltPrimaryStyle;"|2015	66,851
scope="row" style="Template:NFLAltPrimaryStyle;"|2016–2017	64,428
scope="row" style="Template:NFLAltPrimaryStyle;"|2018–present	67,814

Soccer

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June 17, 1997	Template:Fb	2–1	Template:Fb	Friendly	8,436
February 6, 1999	Template:Fb	3–0	Template:Fb	Friendly	17,259
May 26, 2012	Template:Fb	5–1	Template:Fb	Friendly	44,438
February 9, 2013	Template:Fbw women	4–1	Template:Fbw women	Women's friendly	18,656
June 7, 2014	Template:Fb	2–1	Template:Fb	Friendly	52,033
September 6, 2016	Template:Fb	4–0	Template:Fb	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification	19,410
April 5, 2018	Template:Fbw women	4–1	Template:Fbw women	Women's friendly	14,360
November 10, 2019	Template:Fbw women	6–0	Template:Fbw women	Women's friendly	12,914

Concerts

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November 12, 1997	U2	Third Eye Blind	PopMart Tour	—	—
June 4, 1999	Shania Twain	Leahy	Come On Over Tour	—	—
May 23, 2001	NSYNC	BBMak 3LW Lil' Romeo Tony Lucca	PopOdyssey	42,218 / 71,256	$2,030,372
February 6, 2005	Paul McCartney	—	Super Bowl XXXIX	—	—
June 14, 2014	Jason Aldean	Florida Georgia Line Tyler Farr	Burn It Down Tour	—	—
June 13, 2015	Zac Brown Band	—	Jekyll and Hyde Tour	—	—	Included in Florida Country SuperFest.
June 14, 2015	Kenny Chesney	Brantley Gilbert	The Big Revival Tour	—	—
September 2, 2018	Lynyrd Skynyrd	Kid Rock Jason Aldean The Charlie Daniels Band Blackberry Smoke the Marshall Tucker Band	The Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour	—	—
July 19, 2019	The Rolling Stones	The Revivalists	No Filter Tour	50,358 /50,358	$10,198,392	Originally scheduled for April but delayed due to Mick Jagger’s cardiac procedure.
July 31, 2021	Green Day Fall Out Boy Weezer	The Interrupters	Hella Mega Tour	—	—	Rescheduled from August 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 2, 2022	Def Leppard Mötley Crüe	Poison Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Classless Act	The Stadium Tour	—	—	Postponed twice owing to COVID-19 restrictions.
May 3 & May 4, 2024	Luke Combs	Growin’ Up And Gettin’ Old Tour