EverBank's new ViewScape canopy will offer a 'cooler' game for fans
The ViewScape canopy under construction at EverBank Stadium is designed to reduce heat, improve airflow and reshape the fan experience.
Jacksonville Jaguars kicked off their 2023 season with a 34-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns, playing under scorching temperatures of 90 degrees, and even higher feels-like temperatures of 107 degrees at EverBank Stadium. This marked the end of an era for Jaguars fans, as this will be the final season opener at the venue without a canopy. The team is set to return to a remodeled stadium designed with fan comfort and safety in mind, with the first season opener under the "Stadium of the Future" in 2028.
The new canopy, called ViewScape, is made of a transparent composite material that reflects solar energy and reduces radiant heat within the seating bowl and concourses by 10-15 degrees over direct sunlight. Unlike traditional fritted ETFE, ViewScape provides a more transparent, glare-free view while maintaining views of the St. Johns River and surrounding waterfront. Its thicker and more durable design allows the canopy to span greater distances without additional structural supports.
Key features of the ViewScape canopy include reflecting solar energy, allowing natural light, supporting natural ventilation, reducing energy use, and staying cleaner. The canopy is expected to significantly reduce the heat inside the stadium while still preserving views and maintaining a comfortable environment for fans, athletes, and performers.
The new support system will be attached to an entirely new line of columns, reducing the structural impact on the existing stadium bowl. Additionally, the stadium's overall design aims to create a more environmentally friendly experience, with new landscaping, native plants, and improved stormwater management.
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