The Dallas Cowboys are set to commence their 2026 training camp in Oxnard, California, starting with team reporting on July 27. Fan-accessible practices will kick off on July 29, with head coach Brian Schottenheimer, along with owner Jerry Jones and executive vice president Stephen Jones, scheduled to hold an opening press conference on the same day.
The team will celebrate the start of camp with its annual Back Together Saturday event on August 1, and practices will be free and open to the public until August 18. A major focus for the Cowboys will be their 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 the potential for up to seven new starters on defense.
In contrast, the offense remains largely the same after averaging 27.7 points per game last season, providing Schottenheimer with a consistent group as the revamped defense works to improve. This marks the 20th year the Cowboys have held their training camp in Oxnard.
