NFL Announces 2026 Training Camp Dates, Locations and Joint Practice Schedule
The NFL has officially released the 2026 training camp reporting dates, locations, and joint practice schedule as all 32 teams prepare for the start of the upcoming season.
Training camps will begin in mid-July, with rookies and veterans reporting throughout the month as teams begin preparations for the 2026 campaign.
Among the earliest reporting dates are the Seattle Seahawks, whose rookies report on July 17, followed by the San Francisco 49ers on July 18.
New York Giants Return to The Greenbrier
The New York Giants will once again split their training camp between the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
Giants rookies are scheduled to report on July 23, while veterans will report on July 28.
One of the highlights of the Giants’ preseason preparations will come on August 20 when New York travels to South Florida for a joint practice session with the Miami Dolphins at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens.
Jets Open Camp in Florham Park
The New York Jets will hold training camp at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Rookies will report on July 25, while veterans arrive on July 28.
The Jets will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for joint practice sessions beginning August 11, giving fans an early look at two teams preparing for the regular season.
Cowboys Return to California
The Dallas Cowboys will once again conduct training camp in Oxnard, California, with both rookies and veterans reporting on July 28.
Dallas is scheduled to participate in two joint practice sessions, hosting the New Orleans Saints on August 18 and traveling to face the Los Angeles Rams on August 11.
Notable Joint Practice Matchups
Several high-profile joint practice sessions highlight the NFL’s 2026 preseason schedule.
Among the notable matchups:
- Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams (August 11)
- Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots (August 11)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets (August 11)
- Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers (August 11)
- Miami Dolphins at Washington Commanders (August 12)
- Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints (August 13)
- Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings (August 19)
- Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots (August 19-20)
- New York Giants at Miami Dolphins (August 20)
- Arizona Cardinals at Green Bay Packers (August 26)
Joint practices have become an increasingly important part of NFL preseason preparation, allowing teams to compete against unfamiliar opponents in controlled environments before preseason games begin.
Early Reporting Teams
Several teams will begin training camp earlier than the rest of the league.
The Seattle Seahawks lead the way with rookies reporting on July 17, followed by the San Francisco 49ers on July 18. The Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins, and New England Patriots all have rookie reporting dates scheduled for July 21.
Preparing for the 2026 NFL Season
Training camp marks the official start of the NFL calendar as teams evaluate rookies, integrate free-agent acquisitions, and begin installing offensive and defensive systems ahead of the regular season.
With a full slate of joint practices and preseason preparations scheduled throughout August, the road to the 2026 NFL season officially begins as players report to camp across the country.
Fans can expect position battles, roster competitions, and preseason storylines to emerge quickly as teams begin the journey toward the NFL playoffs and Super Bowl LXI.
Source: NFL
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