JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you’re ready for some football, you’re in luck -- so are the Jaguars!
The team will play a scrimmage game on Friday at EverBank Stadium, and it’s free for fans.
Initially set for 5:30 p.m., the on-field entertainment at the stadium has been pushed back to 6 p.m. because of changes to the team’s schedule, a Jaguars spokesperson said.
That means parking lots will now open at 4 p.m., Gates 1 and 4 will open at 5 p.m., the National Anthem and other on-field elements will start at 6 p.m. and the team’s Mock Game will begin around 7 p.m.
“The scoreboard will be running, and the video board will be operating. You will see some contact, but it will model a scrimmage more than it will game, and then we will get ready for the real thing on Aug. 9,” said Jaguars Sales and Marketing Vice President Chris Gargani.
Of course, one of the big talkers about Friday’s scrimmage -- not only in Jacksonville but nationally-- is rookie sensation Travis Hunter. He is expected to play both offense and defense on Friday.
News4JAX sports anchor Jamal St. Cyr said all eyes are going to be on Hunter and the coaches.
“We are going to see how they handle this. This is a thing that the NFL has not seen before with a player that is trying to go both ways,” St. Cyr said. “He has been practicing on offense and defense during training camp. I honestly don’t know how the coaching staff wants to handle the scrimmage.”
Another storyline, St. Cyr said, is seeing how Trevor Lawrence is doing with weapons around him and a new coach.
“They should obviously watch Trevor Lawrence very closely. I think this thing is going to run through and go how the quarterback goes. Trevor Lawrence is the guy. This is probably the most favorable situation, at least in my opinion, that Trevor has been in, in his time as a pro. Between coaching staff, the supporting cast around him, this is the best situation,” St. Cyr said.
Tickets and parking
If you haven’t claimed your free tickets yet, you still have time. Just go to www.jaguars.com/trainingcamp/tickets to register.
“We will have a National Anthem performance, coin toss, entertainment breaks and a full mock game. You don’t want to miss this first look,” the team said of the scrimmage on its website.
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The team is expecting around 20,000 fans to attend, so you are encouraged to get to the stadium early because of construction and traffic.
Complimentary general parking is available upon registration for the following lots: B, C, D, E, J, S, and X.
The Jaguars also have a new interactive map to help fans locate a parking spot, find the nearest restrooms and concession stands, and discover the ProShop for the latest team merchandise.
MORE: Stadium scrimmage parking map | Interactive map
Training camp
Friday’s scrimmage is part of the team’s training camp, which is taking place at Miller Electric Center.
Below are the remaining dates for practices that are open to the public, which are expected to start at 8:30 a.m. Parking lots will open at 7 a.m. and gates will open at 7:45 a.m., the team said.
- Sunday, Aug. 3 (SOLD OUT)
- Tuesday, Aug. 5
For training camp, free parking will be available at Lots J, Z and P North. Entry to Training Camp for all ticketed guests is on the west side of the Miller Electric Center near Lot P. View event map HERE.
To sign up for training camp tickets, visit the Jaguars Training Camp page here.
Reminders
Be clear! The NFL’s clear bag policy will be in effect. Non-clear clutch/wallets must be no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5.″ Clear bags must be no larger than 12″ x 6″x 12."
Cashless concessions and merchandise will be available. Cash will not be accepted anywhere at Training Camp. ATMs are not available on-site, please plan accordingly.
Miller Electric Center is a smoke-free facility. Tobacco products and e-cigarettes are strictly prohibited within Training Camp gates.
Photographs are strictly prohibited once practice begins.
Autographs
Registered guests with claimed tickets will be randomly selected each day of Training Camp for the post-practice autograph session.
Autograph passes will be loaded into registrants’ accounts the night before the registered camp date. You will receive the same number of autograph passes as the tickets claimed in your account. You can only receive an autograph pass for the day(s) you have claimed a ticket.
In the event that camp is canceled or ends early, passes cannot be moved or exchanged. Autograph tickets will be scanned upon entry into the autograph session.
If you are randomly selected for an Autograph pass, you will be notified via a push notification to the account you reserved your tickets with. Please check your phone and Jaguars app settings to ensure you’re opted in to push notifications.
For full event information, visit the FAQ guide HERE.
