League / conferenceAFC South
Home areaJacksonville
Main venueEverBank Stadium
Signature achievement3 AFC Championship Game appearances
Franchise overview
The Jacksonville Jaguars began play in 1995 as one of the NFL’s modern expansion teams. Based in downtown Jacksonville beside the St. Johns River, the Jaguars give Northeast Florida its own major professional franchise and compete in the AFC South.
Jacksonville became competitive remarkably quickly, reaching the AFC Championship Game in only its second season. The franchise returned to the conference title game after the 1999 and 2017 seasons and has produced several division-winning teams.
Championships & milestones
- Reached the AFC Championship Game following the 1996 season, just the franchise’s second year.
- Posted a 14-win regular season in 1999 and returned to the AFC Championship Game.
- Won the AFC South and reached the conference title game after the 2017 season.
- Hosted Super Bowl XXXIX at the club’s downtown stadium complex in 2005.
Home venue
EverBank Stadium sits in Jacksonville’s downtown sports complex and has been the Jaguars’ home since the franchise began play. The venue is undergoing a major multi-year transformation designed to modernize the stadium and surrounding district.
Florida identity
Jacksonville is Florida’s largest city by land area, and the Jaguars give Northeast Florida a major-league identity distinct from Miami and Tampa Bay. The club also draws fans from North Florida and neighboring parts of Georgia.
Rivalries & regional matchups
- Tennessee Titans — the rivalry has important history, especially from Jacksonville’s 1999 season.
- Indianapolis Colts — a regular AFC South opponent.
- Houston Texans — another divisional matchup that often affects the AFC South race.
- Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Florida matchups that carry regional bragging rights.
FloridaTeams perspective
Why this team matters in Florida
The Jaguars matter differently from Florida’s other NFL teams because Jacksonville does not share attention with an NBA, MLB or NHL franchise. That gives the team an unusually direct connection to its city and Northeast Florida region.
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Jacksonville Jaguars FAQ
What league do the Jacksonville Jaguars play in?
This team competes in the NFL and is part of the AFC South.
Where do the Jacksonville Jaguars play?
This team plays its home games at EverBank Stadium in or near Jacksonville.
What is a major achievement for the Jacksonville Jaguars?
One defining achievement is 3 AFC Championship Game appearances.
Who are the main rivals of the Jacksonville Jaguars?
One important rivalry is with the Tennessee Titans.
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