Pro sports in Jacksonville
2 pro teams play in Jacksonville. Here's where to see them, plus tickets and how to build it into a road trip.
🏆 Jacksonville teams
⚡ Quick answers
- What pro sports teams are in Jacksonville?
- Jacksonville has 2 pro teams: the Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) and the Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL).
- Where do Jacksonville's teams play?
- EverBank Stadium (Jaguars) and VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena (Icemen).
- What airport do you fly into for a game in Jacksonville?
- Jacksonville (JAX) is the closest major airport, about 15 miles (24 km) from EverBank Stadium — roughly 21 min by car depending on traffic.
🧳 Things to do in Jacksonville
Beaches, the St. Johns River, and Florida without the theme parks. Make a weekend of it.
💬Jax is huge and beachy — base near the water and you'll be happy. Riverside/Avondale has the best local food and bars, and the beaches (Atlantic, Neptune) are the real draw. It's the largest city by area in the lower 48, so plan to drive.
🍽 Eat
- Riverside / Avondale (Five Points) — The local food-and-bar district.
- Fresh seafood — You're on the coast.
🍺 Grab a drink
- Riverside & the beaches — Laid-back bars.
🎨 See & culture
- The Cummer Museum & Gardens — Riverside art and gardens.
🎯 Things to do
- The beaches — Atlantic and Neptune Beach.
🌲 Outdoors & hikes
- Hanna Park & the beaches — Coastal trails and sand.
Hand-picked highlights for planning a trip around the games — verify hours & details before you go.
🏠 Where to stay in Jacksonville
Vacation rentals across Jacksonvilleon OwnerDirect — book direct with the owner, with more room than a hotel if you're travelling as a group.