The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Wednesday that they will play two straight games in London during the 2026 NFL season, with one match slated for Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the other at Wembley Stadium, though exact dates remain unconfirmed. This update arrived ahead of the official league schedule release set for May, stirring significant frustration among the team’s passionate supporter base in Jacksonville. The news comes shortly after the Jaguars completed a strong 13-4 campaign in 2025, raising questions about the impact of more international games on local fans.
Strong 2025 Season Builds Expectations Before London Announcement
Under first-year head coach Liam Coen, the Jaguars delivered an impressive 2025 regular season, finishing with a 13-4 record before falling to the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card playoff round. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence posted a career-best performance, throwing for over 4,000 yards and accounting for 38 total touchdowns. Reflecting on the playoff loss, Lawrence expressed his disappointment but also pride in the team’s effort.
I wish we played cleaner in certain areas. I wish I had made one or two decisions a little bit differently, threw a better ball here or there. You’ve got to live with it. It’s life. You don’t get do-overs. It’s a bummer,
Trevor Lawrence said after the playoff defeat.
But I know that we left everything out there. I know I put everything into this this year. It’s sucks that we don’t get to keep playing. This is a special group.
Jacksonville Fans Voice Displeasure Over Multiple UK Trips
The announcement of back-to-back London games has led to public anger among Jaguars supporters, many of whom view the decision as unfair following the team’s successful season. Comments from fans online reflect mounting frustration.
This is getting ridiculous, one fan remarked, while another added, What a joke.
Just move them to London already,
a third fan posted.
Fastest way to disappoint the real home fans after a 13-4 season,
noted a comment from EssentiallySports.
The Jaguars have established a pattern of frequent games in the United Kingdom, having played back-to-back matches there in 2024 and made trips overseas each season over the past five years. However, many local supporters feel that playing two London games immediately following an outstanding season disregards the commitment of the Jacksonville fan base.
Frequent International Games Test Loyalty of Local Followers
While the Jaguars’ presence in London is a key part of the NFL’s international marketing efforts, the repeated overseas games have strained relations with fans who want to see their team play locally. The expectation was for a balanced schedule after such a promising year, but repeated back-to-back games in London have cast doubt on the team’s commitment to its home crowd.
The Jaguars’ decision to maintain a strong international profile confirms their role as a flagship franchise in the NFL’s push into new markets, but it also raises questions about long-term fan engagement in Jacksonville. As the 2026 schedule finalizes, the team will face pressure to address these concerns from its most devoted followers.
