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Going to a game in Jacksonville

Football, baseball and hockey all play within a few blocks of each other at the Sports Complex east of Downtown. Each team sets its own bag and ticket rules, so check them before you leave.

Last updated October 25, 2026

The details below come from each team's and venue's own site, checked on October 25, 2026. Policies can change from season to season. Tell us if something needs correcting.

Games in the next two weeks

From Sun, Oct 25 through Sat, Nov 7, these listings cover different dates and venues. We pick them automatically from published events with descriptions; they are not personal recommendations.

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Sports · Tue, Thu & Fri

Manta Rays Volleyball

Tue, Oct 27 · 5–7:30 PM

FSCJ South Campus Gymnasium · Southside & Town Center

$0–6

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NFL Sundays: Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium

The 2026 season is a construction year. While the stadium is being rebuilt, its upper decks and some decks at the north end are closed and capacity is much smaller, and there is no box office on game days, so tickets are sold only through jaguars.com. The stadium follows the NFL clear-bag rule: a small clutch, a clear bag no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear plastic bag. It is fully cashless, though Guest Services can load cash onto a card. Some gates open three hours before kickoff, there is no re-entry, and tailgating is allowed in the surface lots but not in garages. Free shuttles run from several outlying lots for ticket holders.Source: EverBank Stadium A–Z guide and Jaguars stadium page.

Summer nights: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at VyStar Ballpark

The Jumbo Shrimp play Triple-A baseball at VyStar Ballpark, 301 A. Philip Randolph Boulevard, from spring through late summer; the team's schedule is already up for 2027. It is an easygoing night out with kids, with a grass berm and a playground. Tickets are mobile only and the park is cashless. Gates usually open an hour before first pitch. Bags up to 16 by 16 by 12 inches are allowed, but outside food, chairs and coolers are not, and dogs come only on designated dog days. The team doesn't run the parking, so prices vary by night.Source: ballpark guide and prohibited items.

Fall and winter: Jacksonville Icemen at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

The Icemen, the ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild, play hockey from October through the spring at the arena across the street from the ballpark. The season is built around theme nights, from a Halloween game to a Teddy Bear Toss in December, when fans throw stuffed animals on the ice for local children's charities. Small bags are allowed and searched, up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches. Outside food, noisemakers and large signs are not, and strollers are checked in the lobby. The team's home page has the schedule and a calendar feed.Source: Icemen venue info.

College hoops: UNF Ospreys at UNF Arena

The University of North Florida plays basketball at UNF Arena on its Southside campus, 1 UNF Drive, from November into March. College games cost less than the pro teams and the crowd sits close to the court. The arena box office opens an hour before events. In March 2027, the ASUN conference tournament comes to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.Source: UNF men's basketball schedule.

Parking at the Sports Complex

The stadium, ballpark and arena share about 6,600 parking spaces, and prices change by event. When two events overlap, lots fill early, so the JTA game-day buses and rideshare are worth a look for Jaguars games. Every game we list links to the team's own ticket page; open the sports listings to choose a date.