The Washington Commanders’ 2026 training camp starts in late July, with rookies reporting on July 24 and veterans arriving on July 28; the first practice is scheduled for July 29 in Ashburn, Virginia. The team also announced that the first open practice for fans is August 1, and open practices run through August 19.
What’s been announced
The Commanders said their 2026 training camp will be held at the team’s football operations headquarters in Ashburn. All practices are scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. ET, and the team noted that dates can still change.
For fans, the club listed five open practices for the general public on August 1, 7, 8, 18, and 19. Season ticket members also get six exclusive practice dates on August 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12.
Tickets and access
Admission to the open practices is free, but fans must claim tickets in advance. The team said ticket claims began June 23, and general admission fans can claim up to six tickets plus one parking pass for one day of camp.
Parking will be on site at the BigBear.ai Performance Center, and all fans need a parking pass to access the lot. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. for practices in Ashburn.
Notable camp dates
The Commanders will open camp during the NFL’s Back Together Weekend on August
- They also plan to host Kids Day presented by Children’s National on August
The team also announced joint practices with the Miami Dolphins on August 12 and with the Baltimore Ravens later in the month.
Why it matters
This timing gives the Commanders a standard late-July start before moving into August practices and preseason preparation. It also gives fans a clear window to watch the team in person, especially during the open sessions early in camp.