hadley miller

On Friday, Aug. 21, the Jacksonville Jaguars will face the Carolina Panthers in EverBank Stadium, in their home city of Jacksonville. With this being the first home game of the preseason, attendance is predicted to be especially high due to the talks of a successful 2026 season for the Jaguars. 

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., with the broadcast airing locally on CBS47 for those planning to tune in from home. Gates will open early, as per usual, to accommodate heavy traffic and to give fans the opportunity to enjoy pregame festivities, like on‑field warmups and tailgating that takes place in the parking lot each game.

Tickets for this game are available on Ticketmaster, and they are selling fast. We encourage fans to get their tickets sooner rather than later, to ensure their tickets are secure. We recommend purchasing from the official site as opposed to resellers. 

Fans should expect the weather to be hot, so we recommend wearing your favorite Jaguars gear that will keep you cool during the game. If you need an upgrade, visit our online store: https://shop.jaguars.com/?_s=bm-jaguars-mobilehotbutton-71024.

This summer, the Jaguars team has been focused on increasing their strength during the offseason. They are continuing to work hard and stay disciplined after the last season. Trevor Lawrence was quoted revealing their offseason training is rooted in being “intentional every day.” 

This preseason matchup will serve as an great oppurtunity for the Jaguars to test their game play in a live‑game environment at home, before the stakes become high. Special teams units are expected to be evaluated as the Jaguars work to solidify roles ahead of the regular season. 

Whether you are watching from the stands or from the comfort of your own home, fans can look forward to an exciting night of football in our home stadium as Jacksonville continues preparing for the season ahead.