Detroit Lions fans are gearing up for the 2026 NFL season. With training camp on the horizon, the Lions have unveiled which days their training camp practices will be available for fans to attend. Here’s everything that Lions fans need to know.Â
Lions rookies are set to report on July 25th, while veterans will arrive three days later on the 28th, before the first official day of training camp practice set for the 29th. As for when the fans can arrive to watch the Lions practice, Aug. 2 will be the first day, starting with Back Together Weekend.Â
In addition to Back Together Weekend, five other practices will be available to the public (Aug. 3, 4, 6, 10, and 19). There will be four additional practices open to Lions Loyal Members (season ticket holders) on Aug. 2, 7, 16, and 17.
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Other special practices for the Lions during training camp include hosting Lions Community Day for the second consecutive year on Aug. 11, which is dedicated to the Detroit community and groups that support the Lions.
What will be missing from Lions training camp this year
One aspect that is set to be missing from training camp for the Lions this season is a joint practice with one of their preseason opponents. The Lions will not host a joint practice session with the Washington Commanders, who they play in a preseason game at Ford Field on Aug. 22.
Other preseason opponents for the Lions include road matchups against the Cincinnati Bengals (Aug. 13) and the Indianapolis Colts (Aug. 29). The Lions are set to open the 2026 regular season on Sept. 13 at Ford Field against the New Orleans Saints.
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