Fan guide to Jaguars vs. Ravens game at TIAA Bank Field

The Jaguars will play host to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday at TIAA Bank Field in the first of a stretch of difficult December and January games to finish the season.

The Ravens (7-3) have won four in a row and one of five opponents the Jags will face the rest of the season who currently have a winning record. The combined record of the remaining opponents is 40-31-1. The current combined record of the Jaguars' previous seven opponents is 35-35-1.

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Jaguars and TIAA Bank Field officials, as as been the case the entire season, are asking fans to arrive early and be cautious around the stadium area, given road and other construction projects.

Parking lots will open four hours before kickoff.

Pregame

• The first Duuuval! will be delivered by actor Asher Grodman, who plays the character "Trevor" in the CBS comedy "Ghost," and is a lifelong Jacksonville Jaguars fan. Grodman is also the writer, director and producer of the award-winning short film “The Train” starring Academy Award Winner Eli Wallach.

The Train was featured in over 25 festivals and won numerous honors including recognitions for Best Film at the Cleveland International Film Festival and the Sedona International Film Festival.

• The Star-Spangled Banner will be performed by international recording artist and violinist Dominique Hammons. The Houston native has performed the national anthem at NBA games and appeared on America’s Got Talent.

• The colors for the game will be presented by the Jacksonville Army Recruiting Company.

• The flyover will be executed by four T-38 Talons from the 49th Fighter Training Squadron out of Columbus Air Force Base. The 49th Fighter Training Squadron conducts introduction to fighter fundamentals flying training for over 75 U.S. Air Force and international pilots and Weapon System Officers annually.

Halftime

• The halftime show will feature the Jaguars Roar cheerleading squad as well as the Junior Roar.

Game day policies

• Clear Bag policy: 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.”

• 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 no longer 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.

• Smoke-free: TIAA Bank Field is a smoke-free facility. All tobacco products (including e-cigarettes) are prohibited. No guest re-entry will be permitted.

Game Day Timeline

9 a.m. -- All parking lots open.

10 a.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).

11 a.m. -- All stadium gates open.

12:22 p.m. -- Team warmups begin.

12:47 p.m. -- Performance by The Roar.

12:49 p.m. -- Jaxson De Ville aerial stunt.

12:50 p.m. -- First "Duuuval" delivered by Asher Grodman.

12:54 p.m. -- Jaguars offensive player introductions.

12:57 p.m. -- National Anthem.

1:02 p.m. -- Kickoff.

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

This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Fan guide to Jaguars vs. Ravens game at TIAA Bank Field