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, now in his second season, will hold a 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 free and open to the public until August 18. A major point of emphasis for the team is the defense, which struggled last season, allowing an average of 30 points per game, the highest in the league.
The Cowboys have appointed Christian Parker as the new defensive coordinator, who is implementing a 3-4 scheme. Reports indicate that up to seven new starters may be introduced on defense.
In contrast, the offense remains largely unchanged, having averaged 27.7 points per game last season, providing Schottenheimer with a consistent group while the revamped defense seeks improvement. This marks the 20th year that the Cowboys have held their training camp in Oxnard.
