Jaguars vs. Steelers: What fans need to know about game day at TIAA Bank Field

The Jaguars will play at home against the Steelers on Saturday in the third preseason game.

The Jaguars play their second home preseason game on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers (7 p.m., FOX) and won’t return home until Sept. 18 against Indianapolis.

The Jags play their fourth and final preseason game at Atlanta on Aug. 27 (3 p.m., NFL Network).

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Here are gameday activities and information for fans:

National Anthem and Color Guard

The Star-Spangled Banner will be performed by the Honors Chorale from the Episcopal School of Jacksonville. Episcopal hosted the Jaguars training camp at its Knight Campus because of ongoing construction of the Miller Electric Center.

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The colors will be presented by members of The Blue Devil Battalion from Holmes County High School JROTC program.

Fan Entertainment Zone

Fans can meet and get autographs from former Jaguar players in the Fan Entertainment Zone, in the south plaza of the stadium, beginning at 4 p.m. Among the former players scheduled to appear are Donovin Darius and Leon Searcy.

First “Duuuval!”

The First Duval will be delivered by Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) executive director Craig Damon. This past April, Damon was elected as the 11th executive director and first African American to hold the position in the organization’s history. Damon has worked nearly three decades in interscholastic athletics and had been an FHSAA staff member since 2013 before being elected executive director.

Fans urged to arrive early

With the construction of the Miller Center and work on the Shipyards area, fans should arrive early because of the changes in traffic patterns. Parking lots will open at 3 p.m. and the Fan Entertainment Zone at 4 p.m. All stadium gates will open at 5 p.m.

Policies to remember

• Be Clear on Game Day: The NFL’s clear bag policy is in effect at TIAA Bank Field.  Fans are encouraged to leave all bags at home, but, if one is necessary, it should be either a clear bag no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” or a non-clear bag no larger than 4.5” x 6.5.”

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• Mobile Ticketing: Fans should have their mobile tickets downloaded and ready to scan prior to arriving at the entry gates.  To access your tickets, download the Official Jaguars Mobile App.

• Cashless Transactions: Cash is not accepted anywhere in the stadium. In addition to traditional scan and chip options, all fixed points of sale will offer tap or scan payment options including JagsPay, Apple, Google and Samsung Pay.

Game day schedule

3 p.m.: All parking lots open.

4 p.m.: Game day ticket office opens, north end zone between Gates 2 and 3); Fan Entertainment Zone opens, south end zone between Gates 1 and 4.

5 p.m.: Stadium gates open.

6:27 p.m.: Jaguars team warm-ups.

6:55 p.m.: Pregame festivities including performances by The Roar.

6:57 p.m.: First “DUUUVAL!”

6:58 p.m.: Jaguars intro video.

7 p.m.: Jaguars Team Introductions

7:02 p.m.: National Anthem

7:07 p.m.: Kickoff

Contact Garry Smits at gsmits@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter @GSmitter

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