US EditionMike Bianchi: Luring Jaguars to Orlando would be big for fans and sports tourism
- The Jacksonville Jaguars are seeking a temporary home for the 2027 NFL season due to major renovations at their stadium, with Gainesville and Orlando as the top contenders, and a decision expected within 30 to 45 days before a vote by other NFL owners in May.
- Orlando's pursuit of the Jaguars is fueled by its status as the 15th-ranked TV market and the largest metro area without an NFL team, alongside the potential economic benefits of sports tourism.
- Camping World Stadium in Orlando is undergoing $400 million in renovations, and a county committee has approved $10 million from the tourist development tax sports incentive fund to attract the Jaguars for an eight-game home schedule in 2027, pending a County Commission vote.
- Woods stated, "It's clear to us that it's been good for the economy," highlighting the potential economic benefits of hosting the Jaguars, with sports tourism in the United States generating $128 billion in 2023.
- Attracting the Jaguars to Orlando could elevate the city's profile within the NFL and potentially position it as a contender for future neutral-site NFL games or even the relocation of the Tampa Bay Rays, demonstrating the broader implications for sports and tourism.
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Omaha World-Herald
Mike Bianchi: Luring Jaguars to Orlando would be big for fans and sports tourism
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando, we have the ball on the goal line. It’s fourth-and-1. Let’s go for it. Let’s get this win. A huge win. As we know, the Jacksonville Jaguars are looking for a temporary home for the 2027…
Bianchi: Luring Jaguars to Orlando would be big for fans and sports tourism
Orlando, we have the ball on the goal line. It’s 4th-and-1. Let’s go for it. Let’s get this win. A huge win. As we know, the Jacksonville Jaguars are looking for a temporary home for the 2027 NFL season while their stadium in Jacksonville undergoes major renovations. They’ve narrowed their choices to Gainesville or Orlando and are set to make a decision in the next 30 to 45 days, followed by a vote of the other NFL owners at the league’s spring…
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