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The Dallas Cowboys are almost ready to take the field in Southern California.
The team will officially open its 2026 training camp on Wednesday, July 29 in Oxnard, California. Training camp will be a pivotal step for the Cowboys, as they will get a chance to find their rhythm and test their skills against other NFL squads.
Here's what you should know about Cowboys training camp this year:
2026 Dallas Cowboys Oxnard training camp key dates
All times are Central Daylight Time (July 29-Aug. 18)
Wed., July 29: First practice, 1:45 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 1: Opening Ceremony-Cowboys Back Together Saturday, 1:15 p.m.
Mon., Aug. 3: First padded practice, 1:45 p.m.
Thurs., Aug. 6: Heroes Appreciation Day, 1:45 p.m.
Tues., Aug. 11: Joint practice at the Los Angeles Rams (Time is TBD) @ Rams Village in the Warner Center in Woodland Hills
Tues., Aug. 18: Joint practice in Oxnard vs. New Orleans Saints (4:00 p.m.) (last open practice for fans)
2026 Dallas Cowboys Oxnard practice schedule
All times are Central Daylight Time
Wednesday, July 29 – Open Practice, 1:45 p.m.
Thursday, July 30 – Open Practice, 1:45 p.m.
Friday, July 31 – 5th Oxnard Fan Night hosted by Visit Oxnard at The Collection at RiverPark, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 1 – Cowboys Back Together Saturday & Opening Ceremony presented by American Airlines
11:15 a.m. Doors Open
1:15 p.m. Opening Ceremony
1:45 p.m. Open Practice
Sunday, Aug. 2 – Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Dance Clinic at Rio Mesa High School from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 3 – Open Practice, 1:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 4 – Open Practice, 1:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 5 – Dallas Cowboys NFL FLAG Training Camp presented by UHG
Thursday, Aug. 6 – Heroes Appreciation Day presented by USAA, 1:45 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 8 – Open Practice, 1:45 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 9 – Open Practice, 1:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 11 – Open Joint Practice vs. the Los Angeles Rams @ at Rams Village in the Warner Center in Woodland Hills, CA. Time is TBD.
Thursday, Aug. 13 – Open Practice, 1:45 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 14 – Open Practice, 1:45 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 15 – Preseason Game 1 at Seattle Seahawks: Lumen Field, 7:00 p.m. CT
Monday, Aug. 17 – Open Practice, 1:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 18 – Open Joint Practice vs. New Orleans Saints in Oxnard, 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 22 – Preseason Game 2 at Arizona Cardinals: State Farm Stadium, 9:00 p.m. CDT
Friday, Aug. 28 – Preseason Game 3 vs. New Orleans Saints: AT&T Stadium, 7:00 p.m. CDT
Breaking down the Cowboys' roster by position
The Cowboys have a good mix of veteran players and newcomers on their roster this year. A few of these players will partake in position battles throughout camp.
Here's a look at our series of Cowboys position breakdowns:
- Safeties
More reading to prepare you for camp
Get ready for training camp with some articles from Cowboys insiders Calvin Watkins and Joseph Hoyt:
- As his Cowboys chapter begins, Rashan Gary looks to speak plans of greatness into existence
- Cowboys hope new pass rush specialist BT Jordan brings more sacks to revamped defense
- Which Cowboys players need a big training camp to keep their spot on the roster?
- Amid another NFL position change, Cowboys' Marist Liufau eyes new opportunity to make a mark
- Cowboys hope to satisfy star DT Quinnen Williams' 'hunger' for his first trip to playoffs
- Cowboys CB DaRon Bland is ready to embrace defense's new communication-led methods
- Can new DC Christian Parker dig Cowboys out of defensive hole and into playoffs?
- A peaceful, holdout-free camp? Cowboys, Dak Prescott might finally get their wish in Oxnard
- Second-year jump? These Dallas Cowboys have a chance to make waves in 2026 season
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