JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Football is back in Jacksonville, but as you know, the Sunshine State isn’t always bright and sunny. Here’s what you need to know before heading to EverBank Stadium.
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Umbrellas are often our first defense when the rain starts coming down. Unfortunately, you’re going to have to leave those in the car. Instead, bring your rain jacket or poncho to get through the wet weather.
Throughout the season, the sun inevitably bears down on the bowl of EverBank. The Jaguars’ Chief Operating Officer, Chad Johnson, said they’re offering some relief.
“New this year, we’re allowing fans to bring two bottles of water into the stadium as opposed to last year’s policy of one bottle of water,” Johnson said.
Those bottles can be refilled at water fountains throughout the stadium. If you don’t have a water bottle, cups are available to fill at guest service booths.
If you feel yourself getting hot and need to cool down, the Jags said JTA cooling buses will be at Gate 4 with water coolers. The South Endzone and Daily’s Place also provide shaded spaces with seating.
“Overall, it’s just going to be a great experience. We’re really excited for everything,” Johnson said.
The parking lots open at 9 a.m., and golf carts will be traveling around to pick people up from the outer lots and bring them to the stadium.
The gates are open by 11 a.m. Kickoff of the Jags season is set for just after 1 p.m. Be safe, be cool, and stay dry.