Two British Jaguars Superfans Rush to Florida After NFL Team Gifts Playoff Tickets
Diehard supporters from the UK scramble for flights to Jacksonville after receiving unexpected wildcard game seats
Two passionate British supporters of the Jacksonville Jaguars have made an impromptu journey from London to Florida after the NFL franchise rewarded their devotion with a pair of playoff tickets for Sunday’s wildcard game against the Buffalo Bills.
Joel Newman and Ben Conway, founders of the popular EndZoneNearYou social media community that champions the Jaguars—a team they believe is often misrepresented in the media—found their plea noticed by the club and were gifted tickets to see the high-stakes contest at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville.
Newman, who describes himself as “the biggest Jaguars fan in the UK,” said his support for the team dates back to a London regular season clash in 2014 and has continued ever since, amplified through memorabilia, trips and dedicated online engagement.
When the pair shared a viral message seeking help to attend the playoff game, the Jaguars’ official channels responded, prompting a flurry of last-minute planning as they secured flights and prepared to cross the Atlantic for one of the franchise’s most important fixtures of the season.
The story has resonated across the Jaguars’ global fanbase, reflecting the club’s longstanding connection with supporters in the United Kingdom and wider Europe, where its regular appearances in London games have helped cultivate an international following.
For Newman and Conway, the opportunity to witness a pivotal postseason matchup in person represents a culmination of years of loyalty and dedication to a team that has made meaningful inroads among overseas fans.
Joel Newman and Ben Conway, founders of the popular EndZoneNearYou social media community that champions the Jaguars—a team they believe is often misrepresented in the media—found their plea noticed by the club and were gifted tickets to see the high-stakes contest at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville.
Newman, who describes himself as “the biggest Jaguars fan in the UK,” said his support for the team dates back to a London regular season clash in 2014 and has continued ever since, amplified through memorabilia, trips and dedicated online engagement.
When the pair shared a viral message seeking help to attend the playoff game, the Jaguars’ official channels responded, prompting a flurry of last-minute planning as they secured flights and prepared to cross the Atlantic for one of the franchise’s most important fixtures of the season.
The story has resonated across the Jaguars’ global fanbase, reflecting the club’s longstanding connection with supporters in the United Kingdom and wider Europe, where its regular appearances in London games have helped cultivate an international following.
For Newman and Conway, the opportunity to witness a pivotal postseason matchup in person represents a culmination of years of loyalty and dedication to a team that has made meaningful inroads among overseas fans.
