The Jaguars are headed back to London.
On Sunday, Jacksonville will take on the Broncos for the third NFL game played in London this season. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium played host to the first two games, where the Vikings defeated the Saints and the Giants defeated the Packers.
For this Sunday’s matchup, American football will return to Wembley Stadium, which has hosted 23 NFL games in London since the league’s international series began in 2007.
The Jaguars are no strangers to playing across the pond, taking part in a league-leading eight games in London ahead of Sunday’s contest.
But why are the Jaguars always the team that plays in London? Let’s take a closer look.
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Why do the Jaguars always play in London?
In 2012, Jaguars owner Shahid Khan signed a deal with the English Football Association to play in London for four consecutive seasons.
The Jaguars played at Wembley Stadium in 2013, 2014 and 2015, then Khan re-signed the team’s partnership to continue to play in London through 2020.
“This is great news for the Jaguars and the stability of the team in Jacksonville, which has come to embrace London as our home away from home,” Khan said in 2015 after signing an extension with the English Football Association.
Jacksonville played one game in London from 2016 to 2019, but the coronavirus pandemic prevented the Jaguars from completing their contract as no games were played overseas in 2020.
There is no new contract in place, but the Jaguars will be back at Wembley Stadium on Sunday to continue their longstanding relationship with their fans in the United Kingdom.
Could the Jaguars eventually move to London?
There were rumors that the Jaguars could move to London when their owner, Khan, attempted to purchase Wembley Stadium back in 2018. Khan eventually withdrew his offer for the stadium and the Jaguars-to-London rumor was squashed after Chris Halpin, the league’s chief strategy and growth officer, told Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer that the NFL was inching away from the idea of moving a franchise there.
On top of the logistical difficulties of playing eight home games in London and eight road games in the United States, the Jaguars also have a lease with their stadium in Jacksonville, EverBank Field, through 2030.
Jaguars all-time London results
| Year | Opponent | Result |
| 2013 | 49ers | L, 42-10 |
| 2014 | Cowboys | L, 31-17 |
| 2015 | Bills | W, 34-31 |
| 2016 | Colts | W, 30-27 |
| 2017 | Ravens | W, 44-7 |
| 2018 | Eagles | L, 24-18 |
| 2019 | Texas | L, 26-3 |
| 2021 | Dolphins | W, 23-20 |
| 2022 | Broncos |