Full Breakdown
Packers Unveil 2026 Training Camp Schedule: 12 Public Practices, Family Night and Joint Session with Cardinals
6/20/2026, 6:40:09 AM
Core Event – Training Camp Opens July 29
The Green Bay Packers announced that their 81st training camp will begin with a public practice on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time. The camp will run through Wednesday, August 26, concluding with a joint practice alongside the Arizona Cardinals. All sessions are slated for Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, with a single Family Night event at Lambeau Field.
Background & Tradition
Training camp has been a Packers hallmark since Earl “Curly” Lambabe instituted the practice in 1946. The annual Family Night—presented by UW Health Kids—features a fan-friendly scrimmage, activities and fireworks. A long-standing bike-ride tradition invites local children to bring bicycles for players to ride to the field, continuing the American Family Insurance DreamDrive program each public practice day.
Timeline of Public Practices, Shareholders Meeting and Preseason Games
| Date (2026) | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon Jul 27, 1 p.m. | Annual Shareholders Meeting at Lambeau Field |
| Mon Jul 27 | Rookies & injured players report |
| Tue Jul 28 | Veteran players report |
| Wed Jul 29 – Fri Jul 31 | Public practices (10:30 a.m.) |
| Sun Aug 2 – Tue Aug 4 | Public practices (10:30 a.m.) |
| Fri Aug 7, 7:30 p.m. | Family Night at Lambeau Field |
| Mon Aug 10 – Tue Aug 11 | Public practices (10:30 a.m.) |
| Thu Aug 13, 6 p.m. | Preseason Game @ Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Sun Aug 16 | Public practice (10:30 a.m.) |
| Tue Aug 18 | Public practice (10:30 a.m.) |
| Fri Aug 21, 8 p.m. | Preseason Game @ Denver Broncos |
| Mon Aug 24 | Public practice (10:30 a.m.) |
| Wed Aug 26, 10:30 a.m. | Joint practice with Arizona Cardinals |
| Fri Aug 28, 7 p.m. | Preseason Game vs. Arizona Cardinals (final home game) |
Data & Statistics
- 12 free public practices plus one paid Family Night event.
- All public sessions are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., subject to weather changes.
- In inclement weather, practices will relocate to the Don Hutson Center and be closed to the public.
- The joint practice on Aug 26 marks the only session involving an opposing NFL team.
Official Statements & Responses
The Packers’ communications team confirmed that “all practices will be held on Ray Nitschke Field starting at 10:30 a.m., weather permitting,” and that the Family Night will feature “family-friendly activities on and off the field, followed by fireworks.” The organization also noted that the American Family Insurance DreamDrive will continue, inviting children to bring bicycles each public practice day. A joint practice with the Arizona Cardinals has been scheduled as a “special collaborative session” to conclude the open-practice portion of camp.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Most sources list 12 public practices, yet one article references a “final open practice — and a joint practice — on Wednesday, Aug 26,” which could be interpreted as a 13th open session. No source clarifies whether the joint practice is counted among the public practices, leaving a minor discrepancy in the total count. Additionally, while all sources agree on start times, exact contingency plans for severe weather beyond relocation to the Don Hutson Center are not detailed.
What’s Next
Following the joint practice, the Packers will host their final preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, Aug 28. After that contest, all remaining practices will be closed to the public, and the team will transition to regular-season preparations. Fans can anticipate the continuation of the bike-ride tradition and the Family Night festivities as the Packers move toward the 2026 NFL season.
