The Jacksonville Jaguars will open the 2026 NFL season against the Cleveland Browns at 1 p.m. EDT Sunday, Sept. 13, at EverBank Stadium. The game will air locally on CBS47 and stream on Paramount+. Out-of-market viewers can watch through NFL+.
Jacksonville enters the opener after a 2025 season with 13 wins and the franchise’s fifth division title. The Jaguars are 16-15 in season openers after defeating the Carolina Panthers 26-10 in Week 1 last season. Jacksonville is 12-8 all time against the Cleveland Browns.
Jacksonville Jaguars broadcast information
Tom McCarthy, Robert Turbin and Tiffany Blackmon will call the game for the television broadcast. McCarthy is the play-by-play announcer, Turbin is the analyst and Blackmon is the sideline reporter. The game also will be available on 1010 XL, 92.5 FM, 99.9 FM Gator Country, SiriusXM Channel 814 and Sports USA.
Frank Frangie, Jeff Lageman and Bucky Brooks will handle the Jaguars radio broadcast. Frangie is the play-by-play announcer, Lageman is the analyst and Brooks is the sideline reporter. Live game-day coverage will be available through Jaguars.com and the Jaguars mobile app.
Jacksonville Jaguars game-day coverage schedule
| Coverage | Time | TV/radio | Other platforms | Later availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publix Tailgate Show | 10:00 a.m. EDT | 1010XL, 92.5 FM, 99.9 FM and SiriusXM | YouTube, Jaguars.com, Facebook and X | Live and archive available |
| Countdown to Kickoff | 12:00 p.m. EDT | 1010XL, 92.5 FM, 99.9 FM and SiriusXM | Radio only | Live only |
| Cleveland Browns vs. Jacksonville Jaguars | 1:00 p.m. EDT | CBS47, Paramount+, 1010XL, 92.5 FM, 99.9 FM and SiriusXM | NFL+ and Paramount+ | NFL+ and NFL Network |
| Post Game Show presented by G.E.H.A. | Immediately following the conclusion of the game | 1010XL, 92.5 FM, 99.9 FM and SiriusXM | YouTube, Jaguars.com/live, Facebook and X | Live and archive available |
| Jaguars Scoreboard Show | One hour after the game | 1010XL, 92.5 FM and 99.9 FM | YouTube, Jaguars.com/live, Facebook and X | Live only |
Jacksonville Jaguars enter opener with strong defensive numbers
The Jaguars defense ranked first in the NFL in run defense during the 2025 season, allowing 85.6 yards per game. Jacksonville also ranked in the top two in the NFL in takeaways with 31.
In the teams’ last matchup on Sept. 15, 2024, Jacksonville wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. led the Jaguars with two receptions for 94 yards. Tight end Brenton Strange had three receptions for 65 yards.
Source: Original report