The Dallas Cowboys are launching their 2026 training camp in Oxnard, California, beginning with player reports on July 27 and fan-accessible practices starting on July 29. This marks the 20th year the team has held its training camp in Oxnard.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer, entering his second season, will hold a press conference on July 29 alongside owner Jerry Jones and executive vice president Stephen Jones. The camp will kick off with the annual Back Together Saturday event on August 1, and practices will be free and open to the public until August 18.
A primary focus for the Cowboys is their defense, which struggled in the previous 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, potentially featuring up to seven new starters.
In contrast, the offense remains mostly unchanged, having averaged 27.7 points per game last season, providing a stable foundation for Schottenheimer as the defense undergoes significant changes.
