Jacksonville, FL — The Jacksonville Sharks are proud to announce that Jacksonville University will serve as the official practice facility for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

This partnership marks an exciting step forward for the franchise as the Sharks continue to expand their footprint in the Jacksonville community while providing players and coaches with a premier training environment. Located along the St. Johns River, Jacksonville University is now home to the Sharks practice field hosting the team's practices, training sessions, and football operations.

"Jacksonville University offers a world-class environment that aligns perfectly with the standard of excellence we set for the Sharks," Head Coach Jason Gibson said. "This partnership ensures our team has the best possible foundation as we head into the 2026 season. We look forward to building a long-standing relationship with the JU family."

The collaboration strengthens the connection between the Sharks and JU, providing opportunities for student engagement, fan interaction, and future partnerships between the team and the university.

"We are thrilled to welcome the Jacksonville Sharks to the Jacksonville University campus," said Bambi Brundage, Executive Director of Student Wellness and Engagement at Jacksonville University. "This partnership reflects our commitment to being an active, engaged part of the Jacksonville community. Having a professional team train here creates meaningful opportunities for our students and strengthens the connection between JU and the city we call home."

VIPs and media will get their first look at the new practice facility during the official unveiling event scheduled for Saturday, March 21. The unveiling will take place at 10:30 a.m., followed by Fan Day festivities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., where fans will have the chance to tour the facility, meet players, and celebrate the start of the 2026 season.

The Jacksonville Sharks continue preparations for another exciting season in the Indoor Football League, with training camp and team activities taking place on Jacksonville University's campus. The Sharks open on the road with their first game on March 28th.  The Sharks home opener is Friday, April 17th vs the Orlando Pirates.  For tickets call 904-621-0700 or go to jaxsharks.com.

About the Jacksonville Sharks

The Jacksonville Sharks are members of the Indoor Football League (IFL). The 4X Champions play all their home games on True Vet Field at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. Sharks Season tickets for the 2026 season are now available, starting as low as $200. To become a Shark Nation member or for more information please call (904) 621-0700 or visit https://www.jaxsharks.com/shark-nation-memberships  Follow the Sharks on Facebook at facebook.com/jaxsharks and on Twitter and Instagram @jaxsharks, as well as the Attack Dance Team at facebook.com/sharkattackdance and our directory of excitement Chum at facebook.com/chumsharks.

About Jacksonville University 

As Northeast Florida's premier private institution of higher education, Jacksonville University is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Universities in the South and is named one of America's Top 500 Colleges by Forbes. Founded in 1934, the University offers in-demand majors, minors and programs, including degrees in nursing, business, law, marine science, engineering, finance, aviation, psychology, communication sciences and disorders and the fine arts. Serving more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students, Jacksonville University's 235-acre riverfront campus is just minutes from downtown and the beaches. For more information, visit ju.edu.