The first NFL preseason games of the 2026 season are less than one month away, which means the next major date on the league calendar is the start of training camp.
Luckily, that date is just over one week away. The Cincinnati Bengals open their 2026 training camp when rookies report on Saturday, July 25. Veterans are required to report by Tuesday, July 28.
A total of six practices will be fully open to the public, the first being on July 29 and 30, and four more will be open to season ticket streak holders and those on the waitlist. The full schedule of public practices can be viewed here.
The Bengals will once again host a night practice inside Paycor Stadium. That will take place on Friday, Aug. 7 and is open to the public, but does require a ticket.
Training camp will unofficially conclude on Aug. 27, one day before the Bengals’ final preseason game. The deadline to trim the roster to 53 players is Sunday, Aug. 30.
Cincinnati Bengals preseason games
The Bengals will play two of their three preseason games at home, starting with the Detroit Lions on Thursday, Aug. 13. They will then host the Chicago Bears on Saturday Aug. 22 before traveling to Lincoln Financial Field to face the Philadelphia Eagles in their final tune-up on Friday, Aug. 28.
Cincinnati opens the season at home on Sept. 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Bengals training camp dates, practice schedule
Reporting by Brendan Connelly, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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