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Jacksonville Jaguars: History, Super Bowls & Facts

The Jacksonville Jaguars were awarded an NFL expansion franchise on November 30, 1993, and began play in 1995. Through the 2025 season they have reached the AFC Championship Game three times but have not played in a Super Bowl.

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Quick facts

Founded1993 (awarded November 30); first season 1995
StadiumEverBank Stadium, Jacksonville (opened 1995)
Super Bowl appearancesNone through the 2025 season
AFC Championship Game appearances3 (1996, 1999 and 2017 seasons)
Division titles5 through the 2025 season (1998, 1999, 2017, 2022, 2025)
DivisionAFC Central (1995–2001), AFC South (2002–)

Super Bowl history

The Jaguars have not appeared in a Super Bowl through the 2025 season. Their best finishes are three trips to the AFC Championship Game.

  • 1996 season: reached the AFC Championship Game, lost to the New England Patriots 20–6
  • 1999 season: reached the AFC Championship Game, lost to the Tennessee Titans 33–14
  • 2017 season: reached the AFC Championship Game, lost to the New England Patriots 24–20
  • Division titles: 1998, 1999 (AFC Central); 2017, 2022, 2025 (AFC South)

Franchise history

  • 1993: Awarded the NFL's 30th franchise on November 30.
  • 1995: Played their first season, in the AFC Central.
  • 1996: Reached the AFC Championship Game in their second season.
  • 2002: Moved to the new AFC South.
  • 2013: Began a regular series of home games at Wembley Stadium in London.
  • 2025: Won the AFC South at 13–4 and lost a wild-card game to the Buffalo Bills 27–24.
  • 2026: On March 31, NFL owners approved a plan, announced that day, for the team to play its 2027 home games at Camping World Stadium in Orlando while its Jacksonville stadium is renovated, with a return planned for 2028.

Franchise record holders

Rushing yardsFred Taylor, 11,271
Receiving yardsJimmy Smith, 12,287
PointsJosh Scobee, 1,022

Retired numbers

  • 71Tony Boselli

Hall of Famers

Tony Boselli.

Biggest rivalries

  • Tennessee Titans: AFC Central and AFC South rivals who beat Jacksonville in the AFC Championship Game after the 1999 season.
  • Indianapolis Colts: AFC South rivals since 2002.
  • Houston Texans: AFC South rivals since the division formed in 2002.

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Jacksonville Jaguars FAQ

Have the Jaguars ever been to the Super Bowl?

No. Through the 2025 season they have reached the AFC Championship Game three times, after the 1996, 1999 and 2017 seasons.

When did the Jaguars start playing?

The NFL awarded the franchise on November 30, 1993, and the Jaguars played their first season in 1995.

What has the Jaguars' stadium been called?

It opened in 1995 as Jacksonville Municipal Stadium and has also been named Alltel Stadium, EverBank Field and TIAA Bank Field before becoming EverBank Stadium.

What number have the Jaguars retired?

No. 71, for offensive tackle Tony Boselli, retired on October 9, 2022. As of 2026 it is the only number the team has officially retired.

Who is in the Hall of Fame as a Jaguar?

Tony Boselli, who played for Jacksonville from 1995 to 2001 and was inducted in 2022, is the franchise's first Pro Football Hall of Famer.

Sources

Facts checked September 23, 2026. Live figures above come from ESPN.