Football is back in the Motor City. The Detroit Lions open 2026 training camp at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, Michigan, and this year marks the 20th straight summer the team has hosted camp in Allen Park. Practices are free and open to fans on select dates, which makes it the perfect time to get up close to the roster before kickoff. It is also the perfect time to lock in your fan cave, and every player below is available as a handcrafted wood plaque built with real licensed cards.
The flagship: an 8-card Jared Goff 12x15 plaque, the centerpiece of any Lions fan cave.
When and where camp opens
- Venue: Meijer Performance Center, Allen Park, Michigan (the Lions training facility)
- Kickoff: Back Together Weekend on Sunday, August 2, opens the 2026 camp
- Open window: public and members practices run from August 2 through August 19
- Milestone: 2026 marks 20 consecutive years of Lions training camp in Allen Park
2026 open practice schedule
Five practices are open to the general public, with a handful of additional sessions reserved for Lions Loyal Members. All sessions are held outdoors at the Meijer Performance Center, and in the event of inclement weather practice moves indoors and closes to the public.
- Sunday, August 2: Back Together Weekend (Lions Loyal Members)
- Monday, August 3: open to the general public
- Tuesday, August 4: open to the general public (Pet Adoption Day presented by Pet Supplies Plus)
- Thursday, August 6: open to the general public
- Friday, August 7: Lions Loyal Members only
- Monday, August 10: open to the general public
- Tuesday, August 11: Lions Community Partner Day
- Sunday, August 16: Lions Loyal Members only
- Monday, August 17: Lions Loyal Members only
- Wednesday, August 19: open to the general public
Tickets, parking, and what to know
- Tickets to the general public practices are free, with a maximum of four per person.
- General public tickets can be claimed starting at 10 AM ET on Tuesday, July 21.
- Lions Loyal Members get early access, with registration beginning July 14 for Club Members and July 15 for Reserve Members.
- Practices are held outdoors, so plan for the weather and bring what you need for a day in the sun.
- Fan activities include photos with Roary and the cheerleaders, giveaways, face painting, food trucks, autograph sessions, and merchandise.
- Parking details and full policies are posted at the team site and updated regularly, so confirm before you head out.
Joint practices
- No joint practices with another team have been announced for the 2026 Allen Park schedule. Check the Lions official site for any updates as camp approaches.
Who to watch, and how to put them on your wall
Jared Goff, QB
Goff is coming off a season with 34 touchdown passes and a top-five finish in passing yards, and he remains the steady hand that runs one of the league's most explosive offenses. He is the face of the franchise and the natural centerpiece for a fan cave.
Jahmyr Gibbs, RB
Gibbs is the engine of the offense, a home-run threat every time he touches it, with 1,223 rushing yards and 77 catches in his last full season. He is one of the most electric players in the league and a fan favorite for good reason.
Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR
St. Brown is one of the surest hands in football, with four straight seasons of 100-plus catches and a knack for moving the chains when it matters. He is the security blanket that keeps the Lions offense humming.
Aidan Hutchinson, DE
Hutchinson is the heartbeat of the defense, a relentless edge rusher who racked up 14.5 sacks last season after coming back from a broken leg, and he is still just 25. He is the local kid turned franchise cornerstone every Lions fan wants on the wall.
The whole core on one plaque
Cannot pick just one? The One Pride 2026 plaque puts Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Amon-Ra St. Brown side by side, the offensive nucleus of this Lions team on a single piece.
Prefer the cards themselves? Grab a team set
If you would rather hold the cards, the current-year team set is the easiest way to get the whole roster in one shot.
- 2025 Donruss Factory Sealed Team Set (Goff, St. Brown, and more), from $12
- 20-Card Detroit Lions Team Pack (Score and Donruss), from $9.50
For the history: Lions legends
Every fan cave needs a nod to the greats. Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson anchor the all-time Lions plaques, built the same way with real licensed cards.
- Lions All-Time Greats, 12x15, 8 cards, $52
- Lions All-Time Greats, 8x10, 3 cards (Sanders, Johnson, Stafford), $26
- Barry Sanders, 12x15, 8 cards, $52
- Calvin Johnson, 12x15, 8 cards, $52
Gear up for the season
Whether you make the trip to Allen Park or watch the season unfold from home, a handcrafted plaque turns your favorite Lions into a permanent part of the fan cave. Each one is built to order with genuine licensed trading cards mounted on real wood. The exact card may vary slightly from the one pictured, and you will always get a genuine licensed card of the player.
Shop all Lions 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 Lions official site before making the trip.