Back Together Weekend Brings Fans Closer to the Game with Nationwide NFL Training Camps

For the sixth consecutive year, all 32 clubs will kick off the 2026 preseason with Training Camp: Back Together Weekend presented by YouTube TV, a league-wide celebration taking place Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2. The weekend event gives fans their first look at the 2026 season, with opportunities to watch their favorite new and returning players take the field while enjoying an expanded lineup of club-led experiences. In addition to open practices and player interactions, clubs will celebrate their local communities with youth flag football programming, live entertainment, creator activations, community celebrations and family-friendly activities, transforming training camp into an immersive weekend that brings fans even closer to the game.

NFL Network and ESPN will provide complete coverage of all the action, including practices, player interviews, behind-the-scenes moments and fanfests from around the country. Beginning at noon ET on August 1 and continuing at 10 a.m. ET on August 2, NFL Network will provide nine hours of live coverage over the two days as teams across the league hit the field. Separately, ESPN will provide three hours of coverage on August 1 starting at 9 a.m. ET. NFL Network’s Inside Training Camp begins Monday, August 3 at 10 a.m. ET and provides daily coverage of training camps through Wednesday, August 12.

“Our fans are at the heart of everything we do and Training Camp: Back Together Weekend is an opportunity to celebrate them,” said Bobby Gallo, NFL senior vice president, club business development. “We’re thrilled that all clubs continue to create new ways for fans of all ages to engage with their favorite teams through unforgettable experiences that bring them closer to the players, the game and their local communities as we kick off another NFL season.”

As excitement builds for the 2026 NFL season, clubs across the league are creating memorable ways for fans to celebrate the return of football, including:

• The Buffalo Bills will welcome fans to the first football event in the club’s new stadium, while the Cincinnati Bengals will unveil newly renovated club space.

• The Baltimore Ravens will host a sold-out practice for approximately 20,000 fans at SECU Stadium, while the Carolina Panthers bring Fan Fest back to Bank of America Stadium, with proceeds benefiting Panthers Charities.

• The Green Bay Packers will introduce the 2026 team during Family Night at Lambeau Field, featuring a game-like atmosphere and fireworks, while the Tennessee Titans will also cap their stadium practice with a fireworks show.

• The Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings will host marquee night practices at Latrobe Memorial Stadium and TCO Stadium, respectively, while the Jacksonville Jaguars will showcase the future of EverBank Stadium during their Stadium of the Future Day.

• The New York Giants will hold Training Camp in West Virginia for the first time and the Philadelphia Eagles will host their only public practice of the year at Lincoln Financial Field.

Youth and NFL FLAG Programming

• Girls flag football and youth showcases from clubs including the Minnesota Vikings, featuring three youth clinics, a girls flag scrimmage and recognition of the 2026 girls flag high school champions; the Chicago Bears with Youth & FLAG Football Community Day, Kids Day and Celebrating Girls & Women in Sports Day; and the Detroit Lions, welcoming girls flag participants to practice and youth Helmet Handoff experiences.

• Interactive youth camps and on-field experiences from the Dallas Cowboys (NFL FLAG helmet carriers, youth football and cheer camps), Indianapolis Colts (flag football and Jr. Cheer skills camps), Los Angeles Rams (inaugural Youth Football Day), Pittsburgh Steelers (coach-led youth clinics and player high-five tunnel), Seattle Seahawks (pre-practice youth flag and player tunnel), Kansas City Chiefs (Kids Zone flag competitions and family activities), Cleveland Browns (helmet giveaways) and New England Patriots (post-practice youth clinic).

• Additional youth football, NFL FLAG and family programming will also be featured by the Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders.

Community Celebrations

• Military appreciation and service member recognition from clubs including the Philadelphia Eagles (dedicating Back Together Weekend to military members and their families), Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with Military Community Days, Salute to Service programming, military boot camps and special experiences for service members and their families.

• Community partnerships and themed celebrations from the Jacksonville Jaguars (Women in Sports and military family practices), Detroit Lions (Inspire Change and Lions Foundation practice), Green Bay Packers (daily nonprofit spotlights and youth safety programming), Houston Texans (rotating Community Corners), Minnesota Vikings (celebrating local Hmong and Latino communities), New England Patriots (community organizations and dog adoption event), New Orleans Saints (Family Weekend) and San Francisco 49ers (Community Corner).

• Additional community, military, youth football and diversity-focused programming will also be featured by the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders.

Creators, Culture and Global Storytelling

• Creator and influencer collaborations from the Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders, showcasing Training Camp through fresh perspectives and behind-the-scenes storytelling.

• Global programming and international fan celebrations from the Chicago Bears (International Fan of the Year and themed Fan Celebration Days), Detroit Lions (hosting creators and media from Germany and Brazil), Green Bay Packers (Toggo Touchdown campaign with a German influencer), San Francisco 49ers (welcoming global guests) and Seattle Seahawks (hosting international guests and creators to capture the return of football).

Entertainment and Immersive Fan Experiences

• The Houston Texans will expand pre-practice entertainment by testing game presentation elements including Deep Steel Thunder, Houston Texans Cheerleaders, speakers and additional performances.

• The San Francisco 49ers will enhance Back Together Weekend with the Niner Noise drumline, Gold Rush Cheerleaders and Sourdough Sam.

• The Los Angeles Rams will develop a back-to-school-themed stadium practice that may include local students, school performances, a mascot dance-off and other interactive activities.

• The Chicago Bears will introduce a new fan scavenger hunt, additional hospitality areas and more programming beyond the practice field.

• The Green Bay Packers will introduce a sensory trailer to make the Training Camp experience more inclusive for fans.

• The New Orleans Saints will celebrate the team’s 60th season with photo opportunities, an exclusive legends poster and a walk to camp featuring banners and memorable broadcasts from throughout franchise history.

• The Indianapolis Colts will commemorate their final Training Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus with a special logo and fan activations recognizing the venue’s place in Colts history.

• The Miami Dolphins will offer Season Ticket Members an exclusive merchandise garage sale and a passport-style experience highlighting member benefits.

• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will feature local food trucks, a member lounge and pre-practice autograph sessions, while the Kansas City Chiefs will provide Season Ticket Members with pancake breakfasts and team store discounts.

• The Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers and Washington Commanders will offer premium hospitality areas, enhanced viewing experiences or exclusive benefits for Season Ticket Members, partners and special guests.

• The Seattle Seahawks will host Hard Knocks during Training Camp and offer specialty experiences including a Season Ticket Member beer garden, while the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers will provide enhanced VIP, partner or member experiences.

• The Atlanta Falcons will offer retail benefits to Season Ticket Members and provide autograph and photo opportunities, while the Denver Broncos will offer a dedicated hospitality and viewing area for select guests.

For more information on Back Together Weekend and club celebrations, visit NFL.com/BackTogetherWeekend.

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