EverBank Stadium Game Day Guide
Jacksonville Jaguars · Jacksonville, FL
Know Before You Go
Essential details checked against official venue information.
- Bag policy
Guests may carry a clutch, bag, or wallet no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches, a one-gallon clear plastic bag, or a clear bag no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches.
Applies to: Jacksonville Jaguars games
- Medical exceptions may be requested in advance or reviewed by a gate supervisor on game day.
- Bag storage
Fan Lockers are available at Gate 1 for prohibited items that cannot enter the stadium.
Applies to: Jacksonville Jaguars games
- Small lockers measure 11 x 6 x 15 inches and large lockers measure 11 x 12.5 x 15 inches; no fee is published.
- Guests may instead return an item to their vehicle or dispose of it at the entrance.
- Gate opening
EverBank Stadium gates open two hours before Jaguars kickoff during the 2026 season.
Applies to: Jacksonville Jaguars games
- The venue recommends reaching the parking area at least three hours before kickoff because construction may add delays.
- Mobile tickets
Download Jaguars tickets before reaching the gate; self-scan kiosks accept a moving secure barcode or an NFC ticket saved in a digital wallet.
Applies to: Jacksonville Jaguars games
- Tickets and parking passes are available through the official Jaguars app.
- Re-entry
EverBank Stadium has a strict no-reentry policy after a guest exits the perimeter gates.
Applies to: Jacksonville Jaguars games
- Prohibited items
EverBank Stadium prohibits weapons, tobacco products, alcohol, hard containers, non-compliant bags, large camera equipment, noisemakers, lasers, umbrellas, strollers, and other listed items.
Applies to: Jacksonville Jaguars games
- All guests and belongings are searched; review the complete official list before leaving home.
- First aid
The stadium First Aid location is near Section 123, with medical teams on duty during each Jaguars game.
Applies to: Jacksonville Jaguars games
- Bandages are also available at all Guest Services locations.
- Nursing and lactation
Air-conditioned Wolfson Children's Hospital Mom Pods provide private lactation space in the south end zone ground plaza by the Pro Shop and Daily's.
Applies to: EverBank Stadium events
- The rooms are below the Bud Light Party Zone and include televisions.
- Family restrooms
Single-stall family restrooms are near Section 123, on the south end zone plaza by Daily's Place, and on the lower East and West Club levels.
Applies to: EverBank Stadium events
- Changing tables are available throughout the stadium.
- Tickets for children
Every guest needs a ticket, but children from birth through 23 months may obtain a lap-pass ticket through the Jaguars ticket office.
Applies to: Jacksonville Jaguars games
- Call 904-633-2000 in advance for the lap-pass process.
- Guest services
Guest Services kiosks are near Sections 102 and 143, with additional locations on the Main Concourse and in the East and West Gallagher Clubs.
Applies to: Jacksonville Jaguars games
- For anonymous event-day help, text the issue and location to 904-633-6400.
- Service animals
Task-trained service animals are permitted and must remain leashed or harnessed; pets and emotional-support animals are prohibited.
Applies to: EverBank Stadium events
- An animal that poses a safety threat may be required to leave.
- Smoking and vaping
Tobacco, smoking, e-cigarettes, and vaping are prohibited inside the EverBank Stadium perimeter gates.
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Game Day Timeline
What the day looks like at EverBank Stadium, hour by hour.
Lots Open for Tailgating
Stadium lots and Lot J open for tailgating. Grills fire up and the laid-back Florida tailgate scene begins.
Tailgate Scene Peaks
The east lots along Gator Bowl Blvd are packed. Southern BBQ, fried seafood, and cold beers define the spread. Bold City Brewery fans bring local craft.
Gates Open
Stadium gates open. Head inside early to explore the concourse and check out the north end zone pools from the viewing areas.
Player Warmups
Players take the field for warmups. The 100-level end zone sections offer close-up views. Look for Jaxson de Ville's pregame antics.
Find Your Seats
Grab your pulled pork sandwich and settle in. Jaxson de Ville's pregame stunts, often repelling from the stadium roof, are about to begin.
Game Time
The DUUUVAL chant echoes across the stadium. Jacksonville's growing fanbase brings infectious energy to every home game.
Exit Strategy
Walk back to downtown Jacksonville across the Main Street Bridge or take the water taxi. The Riverwalk area has post-game dining options.
Tips & Fan Reports
Check the Jaguars website parking map before you go. Compared to every other stadium I have been to the parking situation here is actually pretty easy if you plan a little bit ahead.
Jacksonville heat in September is serious. Sunscreen, hat, and water are survival gear for open-air afternoon games.
The north end zone pools and cabanas are the most unique game-day feature in the NFL. You can rent them for a group.
Learn the DUUUVAL chant before you go. It's a call-and-response tradition that defines the Jaguars fanbase.
The DUUUVAL chant is the signature fan moment. Someone yells DUUU and everyone responds VAAAAL. You will hear it constantly inside and outside the stadium.
Check out the north end zone pools if you can, they're the most unique NFL game-day experience.
Dress for the heat, Jacksonville is subtropical. Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are essential for open-air games.
Weather
EverBank Stadium is open air, so these are the conditions you sit in.
Across the NFL season the warmest month is September, with an average high of 88°F, and the coldest is January, when the average low is 47°F. September is the wettest month at 6.1 inches and November the driest at 2.0 inches.
That January low ranks 27th coldest of the 32 NFL venues, and September here ranks 2nd wettest.
September
6.1 inchesOctober
3.5 inchesNovember
2.0 inchesDecember
2.5 inchesJanuary
2.9 inchesJacksonville Jaguars Clear Bag Policy
Most venues require a clear bag. Get an approved one before you travel.
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How We Checked This Page
Every section below names the source it was read from and the day it was read. Where we could not reach a published figure, the page says so rather than presenting an estimate as a checked fact.
- Game day timeline
Gate opening time checked against the venue's own gate-opening policy: EverBank Stadium gates open two hours before Jaguars kickoff during the 2026 season.
- Weather
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
- Venue policies
Current 2026 EverBank Stadium A-Z, Know Before You Go, bag, accessibility, parking, and Jaguars concessions guidance reviewed for all structured venue-policy topics.