The Cowboys hold training camp in Oxnard, California each summer. If you are planning the trip, here is the complete guide.
Location: River Ridge Playing Fields, 2101 W Vineyard Ave, Oxnard, CA 93036.
Schedule: Camp typically opens in late July and runs through mid-August. Practices are usually held at 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM PT. The team posts the daily schedule on dallascowboys.com.
Admission: Free. No tickets required. Gates open 90 minutes before practice. Source: dallascowboys.com/trainingcamp.
What to bring:
- Sunscreen. Oxnard in July is sunny and warm (80s).
- Water. Hydration stations are available but bring your own bottle.
- A Sharpie and items for autographs. Players sign after practice — line up along the fence near the locker room exit.
- A chair or blanket. There is bleacher seating but it fills up fast for the morning session.
Pro tips for autographs:
- Afternoon practices have smaller crowds. Your odds of getting signatures are much better.
- Rookies and younger players are more willing to sign. The stars (Dak, CeeDee, Parsons) sign occasionally but it is not guaranteed.
- Be respectful. Players are more likely to engage if the crowd is calm and organized.
Nearby:
- The Oxnard beaches are 10 minutes away. Channel Islands Harbor has good seafood.
- Ventura is 15 minutes north with a great downtown strip.
- For Cowboys fans making a vacation of it: Santa Barbara is 45 minutes north.
The DFW alternative: If you cannot make the Oxnard trip, the Cowboys hold open practices at The Star in Frisco in August. Fewer practices but no travel required.
Sources:
- dallascowboys.com/trainingcamp — official schedule and policies
- Visit Oxnard — tourism information
Bring a hat and sunscreen. I got destroyed by the sun sitting in those bleachers for 3 hours. No shade on the spectator side.