The Dallas Cowboys are set to commence their 2026 training camp in Oxnard, California, with players reporting on July 27 and fan-accessible practices starting on July 29. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer will hold an opening press conference on July 29, joined by 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 open to the public until August 18. A major focus for the team will be the defense, which struggled last season, allowing an average of 30 points per game, the worst in the league.
The Cowboys have appointed a new defensive coordinator, Christian Parker, who is implementing a 3-4 scheme, potentially leading to as many as seven new starters on defense.
In contrast, the offense remains largely unchanged, having averaged 27.7 points per game last season, providing Schottenheimer with a stable group as the defense undergoes significant adjustments. This marks the 20th year that the Cowboys have held their training camp in Oxnard.