What is the seating capacity of EverBank Stadium?

EverBank Stadium seats 67,814 for NFL games. For the annual Florida-Georgia game, temporary bleachers expand capacity to over 82,000. The all-time record is 85,413, set during the 2007 Florida State vs. Alabama River City Showdown.

Where is EverBank Stadium located?

EverBank Stadium is at 1 EverBank Stadium Drive in Jacksonville, Florida 32202. It sits on the north bank of the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, adjacent to Daily's Place Amphitheater.

How do I get to EverBank Stadium by public transit?

The JTA Gameday Xpress shuttle runs from five park-and-ride locations across Jacksonville on game days ($10–$15 via the MyJTA app). The free Jacksonville Skyway monorail has stations within a 15-minute walk. Water taxi service also runs along the riverfront near the stadium.

Is there parking at EverBank Stadium?

Stadium lots (A, B, C, E, J) cost $35–$50 on game days and open 4 hours before kickoff. Free shuttle lots (S, X, Met Park) are available with complimentary GEICO shuttles to the stadium. Tailgating is permitted in stadium lots before kickoff. Pre-purchase through the Jaguars website.

What was the stadium called before EverBank Stadium?

The stadium has had six names: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium (1995–1996), Alltel Stadium (1997–2006), Jacksonville Municipal Stadium again (2007–2009), EverBank Field (2010–2017), TIAA Bank Field (2018–2022), and EverBank Stadium (2023–present).

How far is the airport from EverBank Stadium?

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is 15.5 miles north of the stadium, about 20 minutes by car. Rideshare runs $25–$40. JTA bus service connects the airport to downtown in about 70 minutes.

EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville - Capacity, History & Complete Visitor Guide

Q: Has EverBank Stadium hosted a Super Bowl?

Yes. EverBank Stadium hosted Super Bowl XXXIX on February 6, 2005, where the New England Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24–21 before 78,125 fans. Paul McCartney performed at halftime.

Q: Is a new stadium being built?

Yes. A $1.4 billion 'Stadium of the Future' renovation began in February 2025. The project adds a full ETFE canopy roof, a 360-degree concourse, and an energy-efficient facade. Capacity will be approximately 62,000 (expandable to 71,500). Completion is expected in August 2028.

About EverBank Stadium

EverBank Stadium sits on the north bank of the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville — a 67,814-seat open-air venue where the Jacksonville Jaguars play football under the Florida sun. It is one of the NFL’s most distinctive stadiums, featuring the league’s largest video boards and the only in-stadium swimming pools.

The Jaguars have called this place home since their inaugural 1995 season — one of the fastest stadium builds in NFL history, completed in just 19.5 months. On fall Sundays, the teal-and-gold crowd fills the riverfront bowl, and the annual Florida-Georgia game transforms the venue into college football’s biggest neutral-site spectacle with over 82,000 fans.

Designed by HOK Sport (now Populous) and built for $121 million, the stadium opened on August 18, 1995. A $63 million renovation in 2014 added the world’s largest HD video boards — two end zone screens measuring 362 feet wide by 60 feet high — along with cabana-style wading pools and premium seating. The natural grass playing surface thrives in Jacksonville’s subtropical climate.

EverBank Stadium hosted Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005, AFC Championship Games, international soccer matches, and major concerts. The annual Florida-Georgia game — known as the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” — has been played here since the stadium opened, drawing over 82,000 fans with temporary bleachers.

A $1.4 billion “Stadium of the Future” renovation is now underway, adding a full ETFE canopy roof, a 360-degree concourse, and an energy-efficient facade. Capacity will be approximately 62,000, expandable to 71,500 for major events. Completion is expected by August 2028.

Getting to EverBank Stadium

Public Transit

EverBank Stadium is in downtown Jacksonville, accessible by shuttle bus, monorail, and water taxi on game days.

→ Via JTA Gameday Xpress: Shuttle buses run from five park-and-ride locations — FSCJ Downtown ($10), Kings Avenue, Beaches, J. Turner Butler, and Armsdale ($15 each). Purchase passes via the MyJTA app. Service begins 2–3 hours before kickoff.

→ Via Jacksonville Skyway: The free elevated monorail serves downtown with stations at Convention Center and Central Station — about a 15-minute walk to the stadium. Extended hours on game days.

The Skyway is useful for connecting from downtown hotels, but most fans drive or use the Gameday Xpress shuttles from suburban park-and-ride lots.

Driving + Parking

The stadium address is 1 EverBank Stadium Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202. I-95 is the primary approach from all directions.

→ From Orlando (~142 mi): I-95 North directly to Jacksonville. About 2 hours 15 minutes.

→ From Savannah (~138 mi): I-95 South into Jacksonville. About 2 hours 10 minutes.

→ From Tallahassee (~163 mi): I-10 East to I-95 South into downtown. About 2 hours 30 minutes.

Stadium lots A through J cost $35–$50 on game days and open 4 hours before kickoff. Free shuttle lots (S, X, Met Park) offer complimentary GEICO shuttles to the stadium. Tailgating is permitted in stadium lots before kickoff — grills are allowed but open fires are prohibited. Pre-purchase through the Jaguars website.

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft have designated pickup and drop-off zones on Beaver Street near Lot Z on the stadium’s west side. From downtown Jacksonville hotels, expect $7–$12. From Jacksonville Beach, about $25–$35. Post-game surge pricing is significant — walk toward the Skyway or wait 20–30 minutes for rates to settle. The stadium’s riverfront location means rideshare drivers can approach from multiple directions, reducing congestion compared to suburban venues.

From the Airport

→ Jacksonville International (JAX): 15.5 miles north of the stadium, about 20 minutes by car. Served by American, Delta, Southwest, United, JetBlue, Frontier, and Spirit. Rideshare runs $25–$40. JTA bus connects the airport to downtown in about 70 minutes.

History of EverBank Stadium

EverBank Stadium was built to give Jacksonville’s expansion franchise a home. The $121 million project was designed by HOK Sport (now Populous) and funded through a combination of city bonds and private investment. Construction began on January 3, 1994, and was completed in just 19.5 months — one of the fastest major stadium builds in NFL history.

First Game (August 18, 1995): The Jaguars hosted the St. Louis Rams in a preseason exhibition before a sellout crowd — the stadium’s debut.

Super Bowl XXXIX (February 6, 2005): The New England Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24–21 before 78,125 fans. Paul McCartney headlined the halftime show, performing “Hey Jude” and “Live and Let Die.”

River City Showdown Record (September 29, 2007): Florida State defeated Alabama 21–14 before 85,413 fans — the stadium’s all-time attendance record, achieved with temporary end zone bleachers.

World’s Largest Video Boards (July 2014): A $63 million renovation unveiled two 362-foot-wide HD video boards in the end zones — the largest in any sports venue at the time — along with wading pools and cabana seating.

AFC Championship Game (January 21, 2018): The Jaguars fell to the New England Patriots 24–20 in the franchise’s most recent conference championship appearance.

Stadium of the Future (February 2025–2028): Construction began on a $1.4 billion renovation that will add a full ETFE canopy roof covering all seats while leaving the field open. The Jaguars will play at nearby EverBank Field during construction, with the renovated stadium expected to reopen in August 2028.

From an expansion team’s first home to a Super Bowl stage to one of the NFL’s most ambitious renovation projects, EverBank Stadium carries Jacksonville’s football identity — a riverfront venue that keeps reinventing itself.