The Jacksonville Jaguars announced they will be playing back to back games home in London at Wembley Stadium during the 2020 season.
The Jaguars today will play two of their home games at Wembley Stadium over consecutive Sundays in London in 2020, making them the first team in NFL history to play two home games outside of the United States in the same regular season. Opponents TBD. Big news.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 4, 2020
The opponents haven't been announced, but the Jaguars confirmed the home games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears will be played at TIAA Bank Field.
This is a big step for the Jaguars playing back to back games in London, and the big question now is this moving in the direction of the team moving overseas full time. Team president Mark Lamping said even with the changes for the 2020 season, the team is committed to staying in Florida long term.
“Our work to create new sources of revenue to help us improve our long-term outlook and commitment to operating a thriving franchise in Jacksonville will continue and never end,” said Mark Lamping, president of the Jacksonville Jaguars. “For the past seven seasons, our London strategy has been a game-changer. No single approach, including London, will answer the many challenges that are common with any market the size of Jacksonville. However, playing two games in London at Wembley Stadium, where we have outstanding relationships, at least next season and perhaps in future years during construction, will help us bridge the gap between now and when we expect the Lot J development to open. Jacksonville's potential is unlimited, and I am confident we can realize it, with the Jaguars serving as the catalyst.”
It's clear the NFL is a global brand, and it appears Minshew Mania might be taking over England in 2020.
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