Sports

Jacksonville is an oasis for athletes and sports fans.

Jax’s got game! Whether you are looking to be active yourself or to cheer on our local teams, this city provides a range of experiences.

Whether you are following your team into town, or visiting to experience one of our own, Jacksonville’s sports scene is a must for any true fanatic. From NFL Football, to indoor football, college football, minor league baseball, professional surfing, competitive fishing, basketball, hockey and soccer, we have every team to get your cheering fix on. Not your team? Not a problem! In Jacksonville, our fan base is so passionate we guarantee you will be cheering for the home team in no time.

The Sports Complex in Downtown Jacksonville is home to EverBank Stadium, voted one of the Top Fan Experiences in the NFL with two swimming pools, cabanas, live DJs, VIP Suites, and great food options. VyStar Ballpark and the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena are the two other premier sporting venues in the city.

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Northeast Florida is rich with sports tradition.

Don’t miss the excitement of a Jacksonville Jaguars NFL home game, or take the whole family to see the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp play baseball. How about a hockey game, or a rugby match, or maybe a basketball tournament? We also host some very high-profile events like the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl and THE PLAYERS Championship. There is a team for every season and always a game to watch in Jax!

With a talent for tailgating and a passion for all sports, local residents have honed the art of the sports celebration and welcome visitors to partake in the fun. While football remains the undisputed king, Jacksonville expresses a love for the game - any game - with equal enthusiasm.

Check out our events calendar for all sporting events in our area.

NFL in Jax: Let’s Roar!

The Jacksonville Jaguars experience is unlike any other in the NFL, the Jags fans are passionate and know how to tailgate! You’ll have just as much fun outside the stadium before the game as you will inside. Follow your team to Jax or come and become a Jags fan for the day, sample our local foods, drinks our local beer, join in on the local cheers (DUUUUVAAAALLL), and maybe take a dip in the pools inside the stadium.

Annual Jacksonville
Sports Events

TaxSlayer Bowl
THE PLAYERS Championship Golf
The Florida vs. Georgia Football Game (except in 2026 and 2027 while the stadium is under renovation)

Catch A Game

Florida Avengers, WNFC Women's Tackle Football
Jacksonville 95ers, TBL Basketball
Jacksonville Armada, NPSL Pro Soccer
Jacksonville Axemen, USARL Rugby
Jacksonville Icemen, ECHL Hockey
Jacksonville Jaguars, NFL Football
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, MiLB Baseball
Jacksonville Sharks, IFL Football
Jacksonville Waves, UpShot League Women's Basketball
Sporting JAX, USL Super League, USL League Two, USL W League, Gainbridge Super League

College Football

Jacksonville plays host to two major college sporting events each year, one in the fall and one in the winter, and both are more than worth the trip! The iconic Florida vs. Georgia Football Rivalry has been taking place in our city since 1933, bringing together two passionate fan bases and thousands of college football lovers to our city. This game will be played outside of Jacksonville in 2026 and 2027 while the stadium undergoes renovations.

Equally exciting, every New Year weekend for the past 70 years, the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl brings the best of the SEC, the Big Ten Conference and the Atlantic Conference into Jacksonville for an unforgettable game and celebration to kick off the new year!

Wave Riders

Jacksonville has more shoreline than any other Florida destination, making us the spot to visit for anglers looking to reel in their next big catch and surfers wanting to tame a wild wave. Try out some of the unique water sports in Jacksonville. Surfing competitions take place all year long on our beaches and include Super Girl Surf Festival. See why Jacksonville has West Coast vibes on the East Coast.

Skateboarding

The Arlington area of Jacksonville is home to the iconic Kona Skate Park, the last of the original private-owned skateparks in the world. It has snake runs, pipes, walls, bowls and pools that generations of skateboarders from across the globe have enjoyed for years. In 2021, the skateboarding world gathered in Jacksonville for the Street League Skateboarding Super Crown Championship which featured 25 of the world’s best skateboarders.

Running

Everywhere you go in Jacksonville, you’ll find runners zipping along sidewalks, trails and beaches. With an average of 270 days of sunshine each year, the weather practically invites you to get outdoors. Dozens of races take place in Jax each year, including:

The DONNA Marathon Weekend. The renowned marathon weekend includes the DONNA Dash, 2-mile Pete's Bar Crawl, 5K, half-marathon, ultramarathon and full marathon, all to raise awareness and money for breast cancer patients and research.

Spartan Races. An obstacle race designed to push a runner's abilities, Spartan races are unlike any other physical or mental challenge participants will face. Spartan weekend includes a variety of race distances and challenges.

Gate River Run. More than 20,000 participants make their way to Jax every March for the Gate River Run, the nation’s largest 15K, to experience first-hand the beauty of the city and the fun of this race.

Fishing

With the great year-round weather and more than 1,110 miles of interior shorelines another great sporting option is Jacksonville is fishing. Anglers love the area’s convenient access and the fresh and saltwater fishing options.

If competitive fishing is your game, then Jacksonville offers a wide variety of tournaments throughout the year, including the El Cheapo Sheepshead Tournament in March and the Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament in July. This tournament is one of the largest kingfish tournaments in the southeast. In addition to the tournament, the event also includes a Junior Angler Offshore Tournament, a food festival and live entertainment.

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