NEWSLETTER
The Jacksonville Jaguars are throwing their hat in the ring to play host to future NFL marquee events such as the Super Bowl and the NFL Draft. On Wednesday, the Jaguars revealed renderings of their “Stadium of the Future” on their social media accounts and team website. The revamped stadium features, among other things, an open-air shade canopy.
Of course, the Jaguars have hosted a Super Bowl once before. Jacksonville’s TIAA Bank Field (called Alltel Stadium at the time) hosted Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005 between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles. However, it’s been 18 years since Jacksonville has been awarded a Super Bowl. With the Super Bowl hosts decided through 2026, it would be over two decades before the Jaguars are considered for another.
The completion of their new stadium design will most likely put an end to this drought. It would also put the Jaguars in the running for NCAA marquee events. It could also put the Jaguars in the mix for other NFL marquee events such as the NFL Draft.
According to the Jaguars stadium development website, the revamped stadium would feature a new concourse 30 feet above ground level and a 360-degree concourse four times wider than the current layout at TIAA Bank Stadium.
The redesigned seating bowl will provide the Jaguars with a base capacity of 62,000. It can seat as many as 71,500 for a college football game and even more for a concert.
The new open-air shade canopy will provide fans with temperatures 10 to 15 degrees lower than the current conditions. It’s also a very sharp looking exterior.
These are the first renderings of the redesigned stadium. There are no timelines on the construction or details regarding the financing on the team’s redevelopment information website. So, this isn’t something around the corner. Still, it’s very nice looking and likely exciting for the Jaguars fan base.
