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(from left) Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer, Chief Operating Officer Stephen Jones, Owner Jerry Jones and VP of Communications Tad Carper sat before the media for the 2025 Oxnard Training Camp opening press conference in Oxnard, California, July 21, 2025.<\/p>\n
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The\u00a0Dallas Cowboys<\/a> are almost ready to take the field in Southern California.<\/p>\n The team will officially open its 2026 training camp on Wednesday, July 29 in Oxnard, California<\/a>. 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.<\/a><\/p>\n Here’s what you should know about Cowboys training camp this year:<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 2026 Dallas Cowboys Oxnard training camp key dates<\/p>\n All times are Central Daylight Time (July 29-Aug. 18)<\/p>\n Wed., July 29:<\/strong> First practice, 1:45 p.m.<\/p>\n Sat., Aug. 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Opening Ceremony-Cowboys Back Together Saturday,\u00a01:15 p.m.<\/p>\n Mon., Aug. 3:<\/strong> First padded practice, 1:45 p.m.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Thurs., Aug. 6:<\/strong> Heroes Appreciation Day, 1:45 p.m.<\/p>\n Tues., Aug. 11:<\/strong>\u00a0Joint practice at the Los Angeles Rams (Time is TBD) @ Rams Village in the\u00a0Warner Center in Woodland Hills<\/p>\n Tues., Aug. 18:<\/strong> Joint practice in Oxnard vs. New Orleans Saints (4:00 p.m.)\u00a0(last open practice for fans)<\/p>\n 2026 Dallas Cowboys Oxnard practice schedule<\/p>\n All times are Central Daylight Time<\/p>\n Wednesday, July 29 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Open Practice, 1:45 p.m.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Thursday, July 30 \u2013<\/strong> Open Practice, 1:45 p.m.<\/p>\n Friday, July 31 \u2013<\/strong> 5th Oxnard Fan Night hosted by Visit Oxnard at The Collection at RiverPark, 6:00-8:00 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday, Aug. 1 \u2013<\/strong> Cowboys Back Together Saturday & Opening Ceremony presented by American Airlines\u00a0<\/p>\n 1:15 p.m. Opening Ceremony\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 1:45 p.m. Open Practice\u00a0<\/p>\n Sunday, Aug. 2 \u2013<\/strong> Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Dance Clinic at Rio Mesa High School from 5:00-8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Monday, Aug. 3 \u2013<\/strong> Open Practice, 1:45 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tuesday, Aug. 4 \u2013<\/strong> Open Practice, 1:45 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n Wednesday, Aug. 5 \u2013<\/strong> Dallas Cowboys NFL FLAG Training Camp presented by UHG\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Thursday, Aug. 6 \u2013<\/strong> Heroes Appreciation Day presented by USAA, 1:45 p.m.<\/p>\n Saturday, Aug. 8 \u2013<\/strong> Open Practice, 1:45 p.m.<\/p>\n Sunday, Aug. 9 \u2013<\/strong> Open Practice, 1:45 p.m.<\/p>\n Tuesday, Aug. 11 \u2013<\/strong> Open Joint Practice vs. the Los Angeles Rams @ at Rams Village in the Warner Center in Woodland Hills, CA. Time is TBD.<\/p>\n Thursday, Aug. 13 \u2013<\/strong> Open Practice, 1:45 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Friday, Aug. 14 \u2013<\/strong> Open Practice, 1:45 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday, Aug. 15 \u2013<\/strong> Preseason Game 1 at Seattle Seahawks: Lumen Field, 7:00\u00a0p.m. CT\u00a0<\/p>\n Monday, Aug. 17 \u2013<\/strong> Open Practice, 1:45 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tuesday, Aug. 18 \u2013<\/strong> Open Joint Practice vs. New Orleans Saints in Oxnard, 4:00 p.m. \u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday, Aug. 22 \u2013<\/strong> Preseason Game 2 at Arizona Cardinals: State Farm Stadium, 9:00 p.m. CDT\u00a0<\/p>\n Friday, Aug. 28 \u2013<\/strong> Preseason Game 3 vs. New Orleans Saints: AT&T Stadium, 7:00 p.m. CDT<\/p>\n Breaking down the Cowboys’ roster by position<\/p>\n The Cowboys have a good mix of veteran players and newcomers on their roster this year. A\u00a0few of these players will partake in position battles throughout camp.<\/p>\n Here’s a look at our series of Cowboys\u00a0position breakdowns:<\/p>\n More reading to prepare you for camp<\/p>\n Get ready for training camp with some articles from Cowboys insiders Calvin Watkins and Joseph Hoyt:<\/p>\n \u2014 As his Cowboys chapter begins, Rashan Gary looks to speak plans of greatness into existence<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cowboys hope new pass rush specialist BT Jordan brings more sacks to revamped defense<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Which Cowboys players need a big training camp to keep their spot on the roster?<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Amid another NFL position change, Cowboys’ Marist Liufau eyes new opportunity to make a mark<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cowboys hope to satisfy star DT Quinnen Williams’ ‘hunger’ for his first trip to playoffs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cowboys CB DaRon Bland is ready to embrace defense’s new communication-led methods<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Can new DC Christian Parker dig Cowboys out of defensive hole and into playoffs?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n