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The Dallas Cowboys training camp schedule has been announced. When can fans attend?

Fans who travel to Oxnard, Calif., to see the Cowboys training camp will have many opportunities to meet the players and get autographs. Quarterback Dak Prescott (4) signs autographs at River Ridge Playing Fields after a 2022 practice.
Fans who travel to Oxnard, Calif., to see the Cowboys training camp will have many opportunities to meet the players and get autographs. Quarterback Dak Prescott (4) signs autographs at River Ridge Playing Fields after a 2022 practice. USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Cowboys have announced their training camp will begin on July, 26 in Oxnard, Calif. This will be the 17th season in Oxnard for the Cowboys and their 44th training camp in California.

Fans looking to travel the almost 1,500 miles to Oxnard to watch the Cowboys will have multiple opportunities to see their favorite team.

The Cowboys will have 12 open practice sessions that fans can attend free of charge. The first open practice session will take place on the first day of camp and the final open practice session will be on Aug.,15.

The Cowboys will honor veterans during an open practice with a Heroes Appreciation Day on Aug.,7.

The Cowboys will begin training camp with Cowboys Back Together Weekend an opening ceremony and fan appreciation event with appearances by the Cowboys mascot and Cowboys alumni with Jerry Jones addressing the crowd before the inaugural practice.

The Cowboys’ practice schedule and the dates open to the public:

Wednesday, July 26, 11:30 a.m. – Open Practice

Thursday, July 27, 11:30 a.m. – Open Practice

Friday, July 28 – Closed

Saturday, July 29 – Open Practice: Cowboys Back Together Weekend & Opening Ceremonies

9 a.m. – Fan Activations Open

11 a.m. – Opening Ceremony

11:30 a.m. – Open Practice

Sunday, July 30 – Players off

Monday, July 31, 11 a.m. – Open Practice

Tuesday, Aug. 1, 11 a.m. – Open Practice

Wednesday, Aug. 2 – Closed

Thursday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m. – Open Practice

Friday, Aug. 4 – Closed

Saturday, Aug. 5 11:00 a.m. – Open Practice

Sunday, Aug. 6 – Players off

Monday, Aug. 7, 11 a.m. – Open Practice/Heroes Appreciation Day

Tuesday, Aug. 8, 11 a.m. – Open Practice

Wednesday, Aug. 9 – Closed

Thursday, Aug. 10 11 a.m. – Open Practice

Friday, Aug. 11 – Travel to Dallas

Saturday, Aug. 12 – Preseason game vs. Jacksonville, return to Oxnard after game

Sunday, Aug. 13 – Players off

Monday, Aug. 14, 11 a.m. – Open practice

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 11 a.m. – Final open practice

Wednesday, Aug. 16 - Closed

Thursday, Aug. 17 - Closed

Friday, Aug. 18 - Travel to Seattle

This story was originally published June 30, 2023 at 9:50 AM.

Lawrence Dow
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lawrence Dow is a digital sports reporter from Philadelphia. He graduated with a master’s degree in journalism from USC. He’s passionate about movies and is always looking for a great book. He covers the Texas Rangers and other sports.
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