Football

Jacksonville is the Home of Northeast Florida Football

Highlights

• Super Bowl XXXIX was held at the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in 2005
• The Gator Bowl, the annual battle between the ACC and the Big East, the Big 12 or Notre Dame, is held at the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium
• In 2010, Arena Football returned to Northeast Florida with the Jacksonville Sharks

Home of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars, The Jacksonville Municipal Stadium is adjacent to the St. Johns River in the heart of downtown Jacksonville. The stadium is the result of a $135 million renovation project; this 76,000 seat facility also hosts the annual NCAA University of Florida vs. University of Georgia and Gator Bowl football games.

Florida Georgia Game Named one of the top 10 football rivalries by ESPN, this college football match-up is a celebration for football fans everywhere! The University of Georgia Bulldogs take on the University of Florida Gators at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Festivities and pep rallies take place throughout the weekend

Gator Bowl - College football match-up between an ACC team and a Big East or Big 12 Conference team at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Festivities include a parade and New Year’s Eve fireworks.

Contact Information

800.733.2668 (U.S. & Canada) or 904.798.9111
208 N. Laura St., Ste. 102, Jacksonville, FL 32202

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