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Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
When does NFL training camp start in 2025? Dates, schedule
The slowest part of the NFL offseason is here. As of Thursday, all 32 teams' spring workouts – consisting of OTAs and mandatory minicamps – have concluded, and there is still about a month before the start of preseason training camp. Advertisement When does NFL training camp start? The answer is different for each of the 32 teams, though the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers – the two teams playing in the preseason Hall of Fame game at the end of July – have the earliest report dates for all players. All Chargers players are required to report to the team's practice facility in El Segundo, California by July 16, and all Lions players need to be in Allen Park, Michigan by July 19. SHEDEUR SANDERS: Browns rookie cited for speeding over 100 mph Tuesday The remainder of teams all start their training camp over the following week, representing the first time players can participate in full-contact practices. Unlike in OTAs and minicamps, teams are no longer limited to non-contact drills like 7-on-7s, 9-on-7s and 11-on-11s. Advertisement The Hall of Fame game, taking place July 31, will be the first preseason contest between two teams. The remainder of preseason games will take place over the following three weeks before the regular season begins on Sept. 4. Here's what to know about the training camp schedule: When does NFL training camp start? The earliest day of any team's training camp is July 12. That's when the Chargers are having their rookies report to preseason camp. The latest start day is July 23, when the Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers require all of their players to report for the first day of their respective camps. Advertisement Most camps begin in earnest on July 22, the date a vast majority of teams have chosen as the day to have their veterans report. MALIK NABERS: Giants' Brian Daboll not concerned about WR's injury NFL training camp dates Every team has the option to have rookies report to training camp before veterans, though not every team opts to do so. Here are the dates for all 32 teams, including separate rookie report dates when applicable: This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: When does training camp start? NFL schedule, dates in 2025


CBS News
3 days ago
- Sport
- CBS News
Detroit Lions release 2025 training camp schedule
Fresh off winning back-to-back NFC North championships, the Detroit Lions announced their 2025 training camp schedule Tuesday. The training camp, presented by Rocket Mortgage, will open on July 26 at the team's training facility (222 Republic Drive, Allen Park) and continues through Aug. 21. This year's camp includes joint practices with the Miami Dolphins and Houston Texans. The Lions and Los Angeles Chargers will kick off the 2025 preseason on July 31 in the annual Hall of Fame game as part of Enshrinement Week. Detroit is designated as the home team for the game after going 15-2 last season before losing in the divisional round to Washington. 2025 Detroit Lions training camp Saturday, July 26 : 8:30 a.m., gates open at 7:30 a.m. (exclusive to Lions Loyal Members) : 8:30 a.m., gates open at 7:30 a.m. (exclusive to Lions Loyal Members) Monday, July 28: 8:30 a.m., gates open at 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m., gates open at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 29: 8:30 a.m., gates open at 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m., gates open at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3 : 8:30 a.m., gates open at 7:30 a.m. : 8:30 a.m., gates open at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4: 6 p.m., gates open at 5 p.m. (exclusive to Lions Loyal Members) 6 p.m., gates open at 5 p.m. (exclusive to Lions Loyal Members) Wednesday, Aug. 6: 8:30 a.m., gates open at 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m., gates open at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11: 10:30 a.m., gates open at 9:30 a.m. (invitation-only Lions Community Day) 10:30 a.m., gates open at 9:30 a.m. (invitation-only Lions Community Day) Wednesday, Aug. 13: 10:30 a.m., gates open at 9:30 a.m., joint practice with Miami Dolphins (exclusive to Lions Loyal Members) 10:30 a.m., gates open at 9:30 a.m., joint practice with Miami Dolphins (exclusive to Lions Loyal Members) Thursday, Aug. 14: 10:30 a.m., gates open at 9:30 a.m., joint practice with Dolphins 10:30 a.m., gates open at 9:30 a.m., joint practice with Dolphins Thursday, Aug. 21: 10:30 a.m., gates open at 9:30 a.m., joint practice with Houston Texans How to get tickets for Lions training camp Fans can register for free tickets to attend practices beginning July 15. There is a max of four tickets per person. Three of the 10 practices are exclusive to Detroit Lions Loyal Members. After each day of practice, select Lions players will be available for fan autographs around the facility. However, autographs are not guaranteed. Fans can also purchase Lions merchandise at an on-site trailer. Food, giveaways, interactive games and activities are included at all sessions. What to know about Lions training camp All practice sessions are held outdoors at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park. In case of inclement weather, practice will be moved indoors and closed to the public. Gates open one hour before practice. Parking is free and available at select lots near the performance center. The following items are not permitted at practices: Professional cameras (lenses over five inches long and/or 50mm or above) Any video cameras Selfie sticks Drones Food, beverages and coolers Lawn chairs, blankets and umbrellas Purses larger than a clutch or backpacks. Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags are allowed as long as they do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, and medically necessary items (subject to inspection). Small clutch bags, camera and binocular cases no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches are also permitted. For more information, visit the Detroit Lions website.


New York Times
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
NFL announces 2025 preseason schedule
Kickoff for the 2025 NFL season is less than 100 days away, and the preseason is even closer. On Thursday, the league announced game times and dates for the three weeks of preseason play, which begins with the July 31 Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. The Detroit Lions are the designated home team in the Hall of Fame Game and will play the Los Angeles Chargers. The game begins at 8 p.m. and will be broadcast on NBC. Neither the Lions nor the Chargers have appeared in the Hall of Fame Game since 1994. Advertisement The remaining 30 NFL teams will play three preseason games across three weeks in August. Other nationally televised preseason games include the Buffalo Bills at the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Aug. 17 (8 p.m. on Fox). On Monday, Aug. 18, Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals visit Washington for the first time since 2020 to play Jayden Daniels and the Commanders. That game will be broadcast on ESPN at 8 p.m. Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime begins in Week 3 of the preseason, with the New England Patriots at the New York Giants at 8 p.m. on Aug. 21. On Friday, Aug. 22, the Minnesota Vikings will face the Tennessee Titans at 8 p.m. on CBS. The preseason wraps up with a slate of games on Saturday, Aug. 23. The regular season starts on Thursday, Sept. 4, with a matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys. Full schedules for preseason Weeks 1, 2 and 3 are below. All times in ET.