The Dallas Cowboys will kick off their 2026 training camp in Oxnard, California, starting with team reports on July 27 and fan-accessible practices beginning on July 29. This marks the 20th year the Cowboys have held their training camp in Oxnard.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer, in his second season, will hold an opening press conference on July 29 alongside owner Jerry Jones and executive vice president Stephen Jones. The camp will feature the annual Back Together Saturday event on August 1, with free public practices running until August 18.
A major focus for this camp is the defense, which struggled last season, 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 could introduce as many as seven new starters.
In contrast, the offense remains mostly unchanged after averaging 27.7 points per game in 2025, providing Schottenheimer with a stable group as the defense undergoes significant changes.
