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Jaguars President Mark Lamping states the purpose of the venue was to aid in revitalizing the lackluster downtown area. The venue plans to host 35-40 events per year, [13] with many shows held around the Jaguars home games. [14] Lamping feels this will aid in bringing tourism to the city, while its actual economic impact is unknown.
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The stadium is also the home of the annual Gator Bowl, a post-season college bowl game. Additionally, the stadium hosted Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005 and is one of the venues used by the United States men's national soccer team. From 1997 to 2006, the stadium was named Alltel Stadium after communications company Alltel purchased naming rights.
The billionaire businessman was twice contacted about becoming a limited partner with the Jaguars long before he agreed to purchase the team for $770 million in November 2011. It turned out to be ...
The Jaguars and the city of Jacksonville have agreed to a $1.4 billion “stadium of the future” that would keep the franchise in one of the NFL's smallest markets for another 30 years.
Prior to the 2018 season the Jaguars announced the stadium would be renamed TIAA Bank Field. [127] The stadium received a substantial upgrade in 2014 with the addition of new scoreboards, pools, cabana seating and premium seating that includes 180 field-level seats. [128] The scoreboards are 60 feet (18 m) high and 362 feet (110 m) long.
The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday approved $775 million in public funds for stadium renovations at the Jaguars' EverBank Stadium in a deal that comes with a 30-year lease for the team.
Tailgating, which primarily takes place in the United States and Canada, often involves consuming alcoholic beverages while barbecuing and grilling food. Tailgate parties occur in the parking lots at stadiums and arenas, before and occasionally after games, festivals, and concerts. People attending such a party are said to be 'tailgating'.