Football is back. The Dallas Cowboys report to Oxnard, California in late July, and once the pads go on at River Ridge Playing Fields, camp turns into the best free show in Southern California. Open practices are the perfect excuse to talk yourself into the season, and they are also the perfect excuse to finally give a Cowboys fan the fan cave piece they deserve. At FreshDCards we build handcrafted wood plaques set with real licensed trading cards, so your favorite player goes on the wall, not just in a shoebox. Here is everything you need to know about 2026 camp, plus the current stars you can put on the wall right now.
Our flagship: the Dak Prescott 12x15 eight-card plaque, the centerpiece for any Cowboys fan cave.
When and where camp opens
- Venue: River Ridge Playing Fields, 2501 Ventura Road, Oxnard, CA 93036
- Rookies and veterans report: July 28
- First open practice: Wednesday, July 29
- Fans welcome through: Tuesday, August 18, when the team wraps the Oxnard portion of camp
2026 open practice schedule
Most practices begin at 11:45 a.m. PT. Times can shift, so check the team site before you head out.
- Wednesday, July 29
- Thursday, July 30
- Friday, July 31 (Oxnard Fan Night)
- Saturday, August 1 (Opening Ceremony and Cowboys Back Together Saturday)
- Monday, August 3 (first padded practice)
- Tuesday, August 4
- Thursday, August 6 (Heroes Appreciation Day)
- Saturday, August 8
- Sunday, August 9
- Thursday, August 13
- Friday, August 14
- Monday, August 17
- Tuesday, August 18 (joint practice, see below)
Tickets, parking, and what to know
- Admission: Free and open to the public. No tickets needed.
- Entry: First come, first served until capacity is reached, so arrive early on weekends and theme days.
- Parking: $20 per day for small vehicles, $40 per day for large vehicles (RV, bus, or trailer). Cash only.
- Leave at home: backpacks (small diaper bags are fine), coolers, outside food, bicycles, pets, and alcohol.
Joint practices
- Tuesday, August 11: Cowboys scrimmage the Los Angeles Rams at Rams Village in Woodland Hills, California.
- Tuesday, August 18, 2:00 p.m.: open joint practice with the New Orleans Saints in Oxnard to close out camp.
Who to watch, and how to put them on your wall
These are the current Cowboys worth the trip to Oxnard, and every one of them is ready for your fan cave.
Dak Prescott, QB
The franchise centerpiece is back under center, and a healthy Dak throwing to this receiver group is what makes Dallas dangerous. He is the face of the roster and the obvious anchor for any fan cave.
- Dak Prescott 4x6 single-card plaque: $14
- Dak Prescott 6x8 two-card plaque: $18
- Dak Prescott 8x10 three-card plaque: $26
- Dak Prescott 12x15 eight-card plaque: $52
CeeDee Lamb, WR
The best pure playmaker on the roster and Dak's go-to target. Lamb is the engine of the passing game and a lock to sell out of any fan's collection first.
- CeeDee Lamb 4x6 single-card plaque: $14
- CeeDee Lamb 6x8 two-card plaque: $18
- CeeDee Lamb 8x10 three-card plaque: $26
- CeeDee Lamb 12x15 eight-card plaque: $52
George Pickens, WR
Dallas locked him up on the franchise tag, and he gives the offense a true big-play threat lining up opposite Lamb. Defenses cannot double both, which is exactly why Cowboys fans are excited.
- George Pickens 4x6 single-card plaque: $14
- George Pickens 6x8 two-card plaque: $18
- George Pickens 8x10 three-card plaque: $26
The 2026 core on one plaque
Want the current Cowboys in a single piece? This three-card plaque pairs Dak Prescott and George Pickens with ball-hawk cornerback DaRon Bland, the offense and defense of the 2026 team together on the wall.
Prefer the cards themselves? Grab a team set
If you would rather hold the cards than hang them, a team set is the easiest way to get every key Cowboy in one shot. The current-year 2025 Donruss set leads the way.
- 2025 Donruss Dallas Cowboys factory sealed team set: $10
- 2025 Panini Prizm Dallas Cowboys team pack: $8
- 2025 Score Dallas Cowboys team set: $7
For the history: Cowboys legends
Five Super Bowl titles and a wall of Hall of Famers. When you want the franchise heritage instead of the current roster, these are the pieces. Note that these feature all-time greats, not current players.
- Dallas Cowboys All-Time Greats 12x15 eight-card plaque: $52
- Dallas Cowboys All-Time Greats 8x10 three-card plaque: $26
- Super Bowl Dynasty XXVII, XXVIII and XXX champions 12x15 plaque: $52
- Emmitt Smith 12x15 eight-card plaque: $52
- Troy Aikman 12x15 eight-card plaque: $52
- DeMarcus Ware Hall of Fame 12x15 eight-card plaque: $52
- Deion Sanders 8x10 three-card plaque: $26
- Roger Staubach 6x8 two-card plaque: $16
Gear up for the season
Whether you make the trip to Oxnard or watch from your fan cave in Texas, camp is the moment the season feels real again. Put your favorite Cowboy on the wall before Week 1, or grab a team set and hold the whole roster in your hands. The exact card may vary slightly from the one pictured, and you will always get a genuine licensed card of the player.
Shop all Cowboys plaques, team sets, and cards
Camp dates and ticket details are set by the team and can change. Always confirm the latest schedule on the Cowboys official site before making the trip.