Detroit Lions announce training camp schedule, practices open to fans

The Detroit Lions have announced their training camp schedule, with nine practices that will be open to fans.

Last week we found out when the Detroit Lions will report to training camp. Rookies will report on July 23, with veterans to follow on July 26. On Tuesday the team announced camp will start on July 30, with nine practices that will be open to fans.

Two sessions are open exclusively to season ticket holders, on July 30 and Aug. 5, with the other free and open to all fans. All practices, other than an afternoon session on Aug. 8, are scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m local time.

Gates will open an hour before practice starts. Daily capacity will be limited, in order to maximize the fan experience, and once that threshold is reached gates will be closed to additional guests.

Detroit Lions training camp: Which practice dates are open to fans?

Here are the training camp practice dates that are open to fans, with the two that are restricted to “Lions Loyal” members noted.

Saturday, July 30 — 8:30 a.m. ET (Lions Loyal members only)
Monday, August 1 — 8:30 a.m. ET
Tuesday, August 2 — 8:30 a.m. ET
Wednesday, August 3— 8:30 a.m. ET
Thursday, August 4 — 8:30 a.m. ET
Friday, August 5 — 8:30 a.m. ET (Lions Loyal members only)
Monday, August 8 — 2:30 p.m. ET
Tuesday, August 9 — 8:30 a.m. ET
Wednesday, August 10 — 8:30 a.m. ET

Of course Lions training camp will have something extra this year. The team is the subject of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” this year. The six episode run will start on Aug. 9, and air each Tuesday through Sept. 6.

The Lions won’t host any joint practices at Allen Park. But they will have joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts prior to the preseason game for the two teams in Indianapolis on Aug. 20.

For more information, regarding (free) parking, prohibited items, rules and other training camp features/amenities, visit the Lions’ training camp website.