The Jacksonville Jaguars’ preseason home opener Friday night is played with parts of EverBank Stadium under renovation, turning the venue into an active construction site. Multiple outlets describe the stadium’s upper seating being removed and major structural work underway as the team progresses on a long-term upgrade project.
The renovation centers on the Jaguars’ “Stadium of the Future” initiative, described as a $1.4 billion project that is scheduled for completion in the 2028 season. The work includes the installation of large steel trusses that will support a transparent canopy, and seating changes tied to that structural build. As a result, the team enters its home season with the stadium not yet fully renovated.
While the outlets focus on the same stadium work and its impact on seating and facilities, their emphasis differs slightly: at least one outlet frames the opener as both a game preview and a look at the conditions of the transformed home environment, rather than focusing only on football matchup details.
