The Dallas Cowboys will kick off their 2026 training camp in Oxnard, California, with players reporting on July 27. Fan-accessible practices will commence on July 29.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer, in his second year, will hold a press conference on July 29 with owner Jerry Jones and executive vice president Stephen Jones. The camp will feature the annual Back Together Saturday event on August 1. Practices will be free and open to the public until August 18.
A major focus for the team will be its defense, which struggled in 2025, allowing an average of 30 points per game, the worst in the league. New defensive coordinator Christian Parker is implementing a 3-4 scheme, and reports suggest that up to seven new starters may be on the field.
In contrast, the offense remains mostly unchanged after averaging 27.7 points per game last season, providing Schottenheimer with a stable unit as the revamped defense works to improve. This marks the 20th year the Cowboys have held their training camp in Oxnard.
