The road to the 2026 NFL season officially begins with training camp, where every roster spot, starting job and championship expectation starts to take shape. From franchise quarterbacks to first-round draft picks, every practice offers clues.
After months of offseason workouts and minicamps, all 32 teams are set to return to the practice field in late July, with the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers opening camp first because of their participation in the Hall of Fame Game.
Training camp is more than a preseason tradition. It marks the first opportunity to see rookies in full-speed NFL practices, veterans returning from injury and position battles that could reshape depth charts before Week 1.
When do 2026 NFL training camps start?
The 2026 NFL training camp schedule begins on July 22, when the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers become the first teams to report both rookies and veterans. Every other NFL franchise will begin on July 28.
L.J. Collier #91 of the Arizona Cardinals practices in the mandatory minicamp (Source: Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Their early start is tied to their participation in the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, which will kick off the preseason on August 6 in Canton, Ohio. Training camp marks the official transition from the offseason to football activities.
After completing organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamps in June, players receive several weeks off before returning for the most demanding portion. During camp, coaches evaluate rookies, install offensive and defensive systems, and begin shaping the 53-man roster ahead of the regular season.
Once camps are underway, practices become increasingly competitive as teams evaluate position battles, monitor veterans returning from injury and give draft picks their first extended opportunity to impress.
Where will each NFL team hold its 2026 training camp?
| Team | Site | Location | Rookies | Veterans |
| Arizona Cardinals | State Farm Stadium | Glendale, Arizona | 7/22 | 7/22 |
| Atlanta Falcons | Atlanta Falcons Training Facility | Flowery Branch, Georgia | 7/24 | 7/28 |
| Baltimore Ravens | Under Armour Performance Center | Owings Mills, Maryland | 7/24 | 7/28 |
| Buffalo Bills | St. John Fisher University | Rochester, New York | 7/21 | 7/28 |
| Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium | Charlotte, North Carolina | 7/21 | 7/22 |
| Chicago Bears | Halas Hall | Lake Forest, Illinois | 7/25 | 7/28 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Paycor Stadium | Cincinnati | 7/25 | 7/28 |
| Cleveland Browns | CrossCountry Mortgage Campus | Berea, Ohio | 7/23 | 7/28 |
| Dallas Cowboys | Marriott Residence Inn | Oxnard, California | 7/28 | 7/28 |
| Denver Broncos | Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit | Englewood, Colorado | 7/22 | 7/28 |
| Detroit Lions | Meijer Performance Center | Allen Park, Michigan | 7/25 | 7/28 |
| Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | Green Bay, Wisconsin | 7/27 | 7/28 |
| Houston Texans | Houston Methodist Training Center | Houston | 7/21 | 7/28 |
| Indianapolis Colts | Grand Park | Westfield, Indiana | 7/27 | 7/28 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Miller Electric Center | Jacksonville, Florida | 7/25 | 7/28 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Missouri Western State University | St. Joseph, Missouri | 7/24 | 7/28 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Intermountain Health Performance Center | Henderson, Nevada | 7/23 | 7/28 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | The Bolt | El Segundo, California | 7/23 | 7/28 |
| Los Angeles Rams | Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | 7/25 | 7/25 |
| Miami Dolphins | Baptist Health Training Complex | Miami Gardens, Florida | 7/21 | 7/28 |
| Minnesota Vikings | TCO Performance Center | Eagan, Minnesota | 7/26 | 7/28 |
| New England Patriots | New Balance Athletics Center | Foxborough, Massachusetts | 7/21 | 7/24 |
| New Orleans Saints | Ochsner Sports Performance Center | Metairie, Louisiana | 7/28 | 7/28 |
| New York Giants | Quest Diagnostics Training Center/The Greenbrier | East Rutherford, New Jersey/White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia | 7/23 | 7/28 |
| New York Jets | Atlantic Health Jets Training Center | Florham Park, New Jersey | 7/25 | 7/28 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Jefferson Health Training Complex | Philadelphia | 7/28 | 7/28 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Saint Vincent College | Latrobe, Pennsylvania | 7/28 | 7/28 |
| San Francisco 49ers | SAP Performance Facility | Santa Clara, California | 7/18 | 7/25 |
| Seattle Seahawks | Virginia Mason Athletic Center | Renton, Washington | 7/17 | 7/24 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | AdventHealth Training Center | Tampa, Florida | 7/27 | 7/28 |
| Tennessee Titans | Vanderbilt Health Football Center | Nashville, Tennessee | 7/23 | 7/28 |
| Washington Commanders | Commanders Park | Ashburn, Virginia | 7/24 | 7/28 |
Can fans attend 2026 NFL training camps?
Fans can attend many 2026 NFL training camp practices, although availability depends on each team. Most franchises will open at least part of their camp schedule to the public, but admission policies, registration requirements and attendance limits vary from club to club.
Many teams require free online reservations, while others charge for premium experiences or limit access to season ticket members on selected dates. Training camp has become one of the most fan-friendly events on the NFL calendar.
