2026 Dallas Cowboys Training Camp in Oxnard July 29 through August 18
/The 2026 Dallas Cowboys Training Camp presented by American Airlines will be open for fans to attend practice sessions in Oxnard from Wednesday, July 29th through Tuesday, August 18tth. Fans can attend all practice sessions open to the public. Location is the River Ridge Playing Fields, accessible at 2501 Ventura Road in Oxnard.
Training Camp in Oxnard will be highlighted by the annual camp opening ceremony – Cowboys Back Together Saturday presented by American Airlines – as the team welcomes fans back to training camp on Saturday, August 1. The Cowboys Back Together Saturday event will begin at 9:15 am PT as fans enjoy live entertainment, Dallas Cowboys mascot Rowdy, exclusive merchandise, giveaways and more! The Opening Ceremony will take place at 11:15 am PT which will include a performance by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, 90 boys and girls from NFL Flag Ventura County, and remarks from the Jones Family and Mayor of Oxnard before the open practice session at 11:45 am PT.
On Thursday, August 6, the team will host Heroes Appreciation Day presented by USAA to show their gratitude towards miliary personnel and first responders. Heroes who wear their military or first responder uniform or show their military ID will receive free general admission parking and two reserved spots on the sideline VIP structure to view practice. Capacity is limited; first come, first served.
Admission is FREE, no tickets needed. There will be autograph opportunities, Dallas Cowboys cheerleader appearances, live weekend entertainment, Cowboys merchandise for sale, food and drinks available for purchase, field access and more.
Fans will have the option to purchase VIP or Hospitality Deck Access to the training camp. Sideline Access / Early Entrance is $20. VIP YAAMAVA’ Hospitality Deck Entrance is $100 Mon-Thurs and $150 Fri-Sun and joint practices. More info at fanexperiences.dallascowboys.com/training-camp.
More information at www.dallascowboys.com/training-camp..
2026 Schedule (gates open 2 hours before start time)
Wednesday, July 29 - Open Practice at 11:45 am
Thursday, July 30 - Open Practice at 11:45 am
Friday, July 31 - 4:00-6:00 pm - Oxnard Fan Night at The Collection at RiverPark featuring the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and Cowboys Mascot Rowdy. This event will also include Dallas Cowboys trivia, contests, giveaways, and more! This year's event will feature hosts Junior Lledo and Francois the Great, plus Cowboys-themed performances, an appearance by Cowboys legends and more!
Saturday, August 1 – Cowboys Back Together Weekend & Opening Ceremony - 9:15 am Doors Open. 11:15 am Opening Ceremony. 11:45 am Open Practice
Monday, August 3 - Open Practice at 11:45 am
Tuesday, August 4 - Open Practice at 11:45 am
Thursday, August 6 - Heroes Appreciation Day - 11:45 am
Saturday, August 8 - Open Practice at 11:45 am
Sunday, August 9 - Open Practice at 11:45 am
Tuesday, August 11 - Scrimmage at the Los Angeles Rams at TBA time at Rams Village in Woodland Hills
Thursday, August 13 - Open Practice at 11:45 am
Friday, August 14 - Open Practice at 11:45 am
Monday, August 17 - Open Practice at 11:45 am
Tuesday, August 18 - Scrimmage with New Orleans Saints at 2pm
Driving Directions
Northbound on the 101 freeway from Los Angeles: Exit Oxnard Boulevard. Turn RIGHT. Make your first LEFT onto Town Center Drive. Make a LEFT onto Ventura Road. Travel 1 mile and it will be on your RIGHT before Vineyard Ave. (watch for traffic lanes at the entrance to the parking lot).
Parking at River Ridge Playing Field opens at 8 am on weekdays and 7:30 am on weekends and the cost is $20 weekdays for small vehicles (cars/trucks) and $40 for large vehicles. Cash only.
No bicycles, backpacks (small diaper bag ok), coolers, ice chests, outside food and pets. No strollers in the bleacher area. No tailgating or alcohol allowed.
Historical Note: The Cowboys have been training in Oxnard in the majority of years since 2001 (the years they were elsewhere were 2002-2003, 2007, 2009-2011 and 2020). They also trained at Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks from 1963 to 1989.
