Over the last few years, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ stadium has been a big topic of discussion with the organization and city officials. It has also been widely discussed by fans and the media, most recently in an article published in The Athletic that named it the second-worst stadium in a ranking compiled by the personal experiences of their writers.
While debates around the state of the stadium have persisted for years one thing is clear: Shad Khan and company have their sights set on major renovations (defined as updates that equal $300 million or more), though it’s unclear when those renovations will be made. The Jags’ stadium is one of only two NFL stadiums that hasn’t had major renovations since it was constructed. The Buffalo Bills’ New Era Field is the other.
Looking at the history of TIAA Bank Field and its renovations, taxpayers have often had to chip in with Khan, which is a trend we shouldn’t expect to change. However, fans seem to be lobbying for a roof instead of more flashy renovations, and with good reason — Jacksonville’s notoriously hot climate has at times turned dangerous for fans in attendance at Jags games. And enduring that heat adds insult to injury since the team has maintained a losing record for seven of eight full seasons that Khan has been owner.
Earlier this week, we mentioned renovations like the Miami Dolphins’ (in the ballpark of $500 million) as a solution for both the fans and organization. It not only included a makeover for the suites, concourses, general bowl and premium seating, it also came with a partial roof. Frankly speaking, any makeover that Khan wants shouldn’t come without a roof — and something that would benefit all attendees should certainly be considered if taxpayers are expected to foot some of the bill.
With an estimated price of $300 million to $600 million (based off our own research), we’d like to ask for your thoughts. Are you okay with helping the Jags’ renovations of the future if those renovations come with a partial roof? Let us know in our poll below.