The Dallas Cowboys will kick off their 2026 training camp in Oxnard, California, starting with player reports on July 27 and fan-accessible practices beginning on July 29. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer will hold a press conference on July 29, joined by 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 available until August 18.
A primary focus for the Cowboys this camp is the defense, which struggled significantly in 2025, allowing the most points per game in the league at 30. Christian Parker, the new defensive coordinator, is implementing a 3-4 scheme and may introduce as many as seven new starters.
Conversely, the offense remains largely unchanged, having averaged 27.7 points per game last season, providing a stable foundation for Schottenheimer as he navigates the revamped defense. This marks the 20th consecutive year that the Cowboys have held their training camp in Oxnard.
