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Jaguars vs. Panthers: Game day fan guide to parking, traffic, pregame and ingame activities
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The Jacksonville Jaguars will open the 2025 season at home against the Carolina Panthers , beginning two seasons in which fans can attend home games while watching the progress of construction on "The Stadium of the Future."
Given the changes in parking lots, entry to the stadium and heavier traffic, the Jaguars are advising fans to arrive early and exhibit patience. To help, stadium lots will open at 9 a.m., the Gate 4 "Super Gate" opens at 10 a.m. and all other gates and stadium areas will open at 11 a.m.
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Mobile parking passes should be downloaded and saved before arriving.
Jacksonville Jaguars fans hope to be dancing in the aisles after their opening game on Sept. 7 against the Carolina Panthers, at EverBank Stadium.
Jaguars fans should prepare for the heat
Game day temperatures will be in the low 90s and the Jaguars are helping fans cope with the heat.
For the first time, each fan can bring two commercially branded, factory-sealed, plastic bottles of water (16.9 oz. or less) into the stadium. Refillable bottled water stations can be found at all water fountains throughout the stadium. Complimentary cups are also available at all guest services booths to use at stadium water fountains.
JTA cooling buses are available at Gate 4 with nearby water coolers for relief.
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The South End Zone and Daily's Place provide shaded space with concessions and seating. Fans resting in Daily's Place can follow the game on the big screen.
Should assistance be needed, guests should alert the nearest Guest Services Team member or visit a Guest Services booth situated in the following locations: Main Concourse, North end zone, Section 123, southeast corner, Section 144 and southwest corner, Section 102. Upper Concourse, west upper deck, section 410 and east upper deck, Section 436. Gallagher Club East & West, ground level, outside the elevator on the upper and lower levels.
Navigating around EverBank Stadium
Guests in general admission seating should access the main concourse for full 360-degree circulation around the stadium because the plaza level is no longer continuous from gate to gate.
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Some gate entries have been adjusted so ticket holders should review the recommended gate entry on their mobile ticket for each game to access the most direct route to a seat location. Guests should exit at the gate closest to their transportation.
The Jacksonville Jaguars gave a first look at renderings for its "Stadium of the Future" Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in a video. The plans would renovate TIAA Bank Field, as well as add a sports entertainment district near the property.
Mobility assistance will be offered to those who request it near each stadium entry gate. Signage and Guest Services will be available to guide ticket holders. Teal golf carts will be traveling around the stadium to pick up fans in Lots S, X, Z, the Fairgrounds and Metropolitan Park.
Fans can stay up to date on the Stadium of the Future by visiting jaguars.com/stadiumofthefuture.
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Jaguars Fan Entertainment Zone
Located on the southwest plaza level adjacent to Daily's Place, the Fan Entertainment Zone (FEZ), in partnership with Wolfson's Children's, has more than 20 activations to explore.
Due to Stadium of the Future construction and limited plaza access, fans can experience the activities by entering the stadium only through Gates 4 and 7 or via the main concourse level to the escalators near the Bud Light Zone to the plaza level beginning three hours prior to each home game.
Jaguars fans can get free posters
The first 300 fans at the Duuuval Designs Space in the Fan Entertainment Center can get free limited-edition game day posters from Florida artists.
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This week's poster comes from Jacksonville-based graphic designer Rade Stjepanovic. The unique pairing of two big cats – Jaguars and Panthers – come together as one, highlighting each teams' colors.
First 'Duuuval'
The first "Duuuval" of the season will be delivered by Ashton Hall, a Jacksonville native and former football player at First Coast High School. Hall is a content and video creator who went viral on social media after posting variations of his morning routine. He appeared in the 2025 Jaguars schedule release video with his signature content.
Jaguars uniform combination
The Jaguars will wear teal jerseys, white pants and white socks. They wore that combination the last time they won a regular-season game, 20-13 at home over Tennessee , on Dec. 29, 2024, and in their last meeting against the Panthers, a 26-0 victory on Dec. 31, 2023.
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Game day Patriotism
The National Anthem will be performed by Pop-Rock Artist Francesca Tarantino. Joss Dagenais, a student from the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, will sign for the hearing-impaired.
The Colors will be presented by members of the 101st Air and Space Operations Group, Tyndall Air Force Base. The American Flag will be held by 150 Jaguars Season Ticket Members.
Jacksonville Jaguars season ticket holders roll up an American flag before an NFL football matchup Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Browns defeated the Jaguars 18-13. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Capt. Steven Dykstra will be the Bell Ringer of the game. He served on multiple U.S. Naval vessels and commanded the USS Wyoming. Capt. Dykstra earned the Joint Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, six Navy Commendation Medals and six Navy Achievement Medal.
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Staff Sgt. Radley Manansala will be the Veteran of the Game. He served in the U.S. Army from 2002 to 2009 and served multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was injured by a mortar attack in 2005 in Balad, Iraq, for which he was awarded the Purple Heart. He also earned three Joint Service Commendation Medals and three Army Commendation Medals, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Joint Meritorious Unit Citation, the Army Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Combat Action Badge (CAB).
The flyover will be conducted by the pilots of the 343rd Bomb Squadron, which employs the B-52 Bomber in support of the U.S. Air Force's worldwide commitment to nuclear deterrence and global conventional commitments.
Other Jaguars game day activities
Community champion of the game:The Jaguars will honor Betty Burney as the Community Champion of the Game during the third quarter. Burney was a two-time chair of the Duval County School Board and provides free leadership training for middle and high school students through the I'm A Star Foundation.
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Dachshund races:Ten dachshunds will compete in the annual "Duuuval Derby" race at halftime. They will be competing in three different heats for the cup.
Jaguars fan reminders
Clear bag policy:The NFL's clear bag policy is in effect at EverBank Stadium. Fans can bring only one clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" or a non-clear bag no larger than 4.5" x 6.5." Non-clear belt bags and fanny packs are prohibited.
Mobile ticketing and parking:Fans should have their mobile tickets and parking downloaded and ready to scan before arriving at parking lots and stadium entry gates. To access, download the Official Jaguars Mobile App.
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Umbrellas prohibited:Umbrellas are prohibited inside at the stadium.
Cashless transactions:Cash is not accepted anywhere in the stadium. In addition to traditional scan and chip options, all fixed points of sale will offer tap or scan payment options including Apple, Google and Samsung Pay.
Rideshare pick-up:Guests utilizing rideshare for transportation following the game should arrange a meeting location on the west side of the stadium on Beaver Street, near Lot Z. Guests are encouraged to exit on the west side of the stadium for the most direct route to meet rideshare drivers.
No drones allowed:Drones are not permitted to fly anywhere over EverBank Stadium or any of its adjacent parking lots.
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Jaguars-Panthers game day timeline
9 a.m.:All EverBank Stadium parking lots open; game day ticket office open (North End Zone between Gates 2 and 3); Miller Electric Center team store open.
10 a.m.:Gate 4, Fan Entertainment Zone and Cool Zone opens (South End Zone near Gate 4).
11 a.m.:All stadium gates and areas open.
12:46 p.m.:First "Duuuval!"
12:49 p.m.:Roar of the Jaguars, D-Line performance.
12:53 p.m.:Jaguars team introductions.
1:02 p.m.:Kickoff.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jaguars vs. Panthers: Game day fan guide for pregame activities, traffic
