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The Jacksonville Jaguars are gearing up for what many are calling the “most important game in franchise history” as they set their sights on the first round of the NFL postseason.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s a moment of pride for Duval County as the Jacksonville Jaguars, often labeled as a “small market team,” have successfully clinched a spot in the playoffs.
The Jaguars, boasting a 13-4 record, are returning to EverBank Stadium to go head-to-head with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, who stand at 12-5, in the highly anticipated Wild Card Round. This matchup has been heralded by the team as a defining moment in their history.
Since their inception into the NFL in 1995, the Jaguars have reached the playoffs a mere nine times, with their last appearance occurring in 2022.
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence shared his excitement and determination with the media on Wednesday, saying, “You see all this stuff about all these teams that are kind of packing up, going home. And so that feeling of still playing ball feels really good. Now, we’ve got the Bills this weekend; whoever wins gets to keep playing. So, everything’s going into this one game, and we’re preparing the right way and just trying to keep our process the same as it always is.”
To prepare for Sunday’s matchup, the Jaguars provided some game-day info for fans:
Game Day Timeline:
- 9 a.m.
- All parking lots open
- Miller Electric Center opens for team store and DJ
- 10 a.m.
- Gate 1, Gate 4 open
- Fan Entertainment Zone opens
- 11 a.m.
- All stadium gates, areas open
- 12:49 p.m.
- The ROAR of the Jaguars’ performance
- 12:49 p.m.
- D-Line performance presented by Florida Blue
- 12:53 p.m.
- Jaguars team introductions
- 12:58 p.m.
- 159th Fighter Squadron Flyover
- 1:01 p.m.
- First DUUUUVAL – delivered by former Jaguars LB Mike Peterson
- 1:02 p.m.
General Fan Updates
- Clear Bag Policy
- Mobile Ticketing, Parking
- To avoid entry delays to the stadium and any designated parking lots, fans should ensure that tickets and passes are downloaded.
- Prohibited items
- A full list of prohibited items can be found in the Jaguars bag policy.
- The list includes umbrellas, tobacco products, laptops, and strollers.
- Cashless Transactions
- Stadium transactions can only be completed via chip or scan options.
- Apple, Google and Samsung Pay are accepted as well.
- Arrive Early!
- Due to stadium renovations and shipyard construction, fans are encouraged to arrive early to combat potential traffic delays.
- Rideshare
- Fans utilizing any mode of rideshare should arrange for drivers to meet at Lot Z on the west side of the stadium.
- No Drone Zone
- Drones are not permitted to be flown over or around the stadium.
Halftime
South End Zone Honorees
Delaware North
- Delaware North, the official foodservice partner at EverBank Stadium, announced new menu items specifically tied to Sunday’s Wild Card game.
- New food items include:
- Tater Tot Battle Box: A 2-foot display of tater tots featuring each city’s culinary specialty – with the Jacksonville side topped with popcorn shrimp, datil pepper ranch, hot cherry peppers and green onions, and the Buffalo side topped with popcorn chicken, Buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles and dressing, and carrot and celery slaw.
- Redzone Burger: Two patties, cheddar cheese, bacon, fried onion straws and BBQ sauce.
- New specialty drink items include:
- Jaguars Teal: Long Island mix, triple sec, sour mix and Blue Curaçao.
- Buffalo Red: Long Island mix, triple sec, sour mix and cranberry juice.
- Spicy Jaguar Sip: Tequila, triple sec, sweet and sour mix, muddled jalapeno, Tajín rim and dehydrated lime garnish.
- Spicy Sugar Blitz: Vodka, pineapple juice, lemonade, simple syrup, Blue Curaçao and a teal swivel candy garnish.
- The Powler: Dark rum, ginger beer, lime juice and a dehydrated lime garnish.
Stadium of the Future
- Updates regarding the Stadium of the Future can be found on the Jaguars webpage.
