Football is back in the Big Easy. The New Orleans Saints open their 2026 Training Camp presented by Rouses Markets at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center, and for the 60th season the team is throwing the gates open to fans with nine free public practices before the pads come off and the real games begin. Camp is the best time of year to get an up close look at the guys who will be carrying the black and gold, and it is also the perfect moment to give your fan cave a refresh. Below is everything you need to plan a trip to practice, plus the handcrafted wood plaques that put real licensed Saints cards on your wall.
The 2026 Saints core, Tyler Shough, Chris Olave, and Alvin Kamara, together on one 8x10 plaque.
When and where camp opens
- Facility: Ochsner Sports Performance Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
- First practice: Wednesday, July 29 (team session)
- First public practice: Thursday, July 30
- Presented by: Rouses Markets, marking the franchise's 60th season
2026 open practice schedule
Fans have nine chances to watch the Saints work. Most sessions run in the morning, so plan to arrive early. Dates and times below come from the team's official schedule:
- Thursday, July 30: 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. (helmets)
- Friday, July 31: 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. (shells)
- Sunday, August 2: 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. (shells)
- Monday, August 3: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. (shells)
- Wednesday, August 5: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. (full pads)
- Saturday, August 8: 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. (full pads)
- Sunday, August 9: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. (full pads)
- Thursday, August 13: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. (joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars)
- Wednesday, August 26: evening session at Benson Field at Yulman Stadium on the campus of Tulane University
Tickets, parking, and what to know
- Price: Tickets are free of charge, but capacity is limited and advance registration is required.
- On sale: Season ticket holders could reserve starting 9:00 a.m. Monday, July 13. General public reservations open at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 14.
- How to reserve: Register online at the Saints official training camp page, in the official Saints mobile app, or on the SeatGeek app.
- Parking: Free public parking at the Shrine on Airline (6000 Airline Drive, Metairie) in Lot B, first come first serve, starting at 7:00 a.m.
- What you can bring: Small cameras, binoculars, and still photography gear with lenses under 6 inches are permitted.
Joint practices
- Jacksonville Jaguars: Thursday, August 13 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in New Orleans (open to the public as part of the camp schedule).
- Dallas Cowboys: Tuesday, August 18 at Cowboys Training Camp in Oxnard, California (first come, first serve for fans).
- Los Angeles Rams: Wednesday, August 20 in California.
Who to watch, and how to put them on your wall
Tyler Shough, QB
The young signal caller out of Louisville is the story of camp, taking the reins of the offense and looking to lock down the starting job in New Orleans. If you want the face of the next Saints era on your shelf, his rookie plaque is the pick.
The Saints core on one plaque
Want the whole young nucleus in a single frame? The Saints Stars 8x10 puts Tyler Shough under center, Chris Olave stretching the field, and Alvin Kamara out of the backfield together on one plaque. Olave is the big play receiver every defense games plans for, and Kamara remains the veteran engine of the offense, so this is the piece that captures the 2026 team at a glance.
Prefer the cards themselves? Grab a team set
If you would rather hold the cards than hang them, the current year team set is the move. The 2025 Donruss factory sealed New Orleans Saints team set brings the full roster, headlined by the Alvin Kamara veterans and the Tyler Shough rookie card.
- 2025 Donruss NFL Factory Sealed Team Set, Kamara and Shough RC, $10
- 2025 Score NFL New Orleans Saints Team Set, Shough and Kamara, $6.50
For the history: Saints legends
New Orleans has a proud history, and it deserves a place on the wall too. The Super Bowl XLIV champions plaque and the All-Time Greats plaque bring the glory years back to life, and the Drew Brees Hall of Fame line honors the greatest player in franchise history at every size.
- Super Bowl XLIV Champions 12x15, 8 cards (Brees, Colston, Bush), $52
- Super Bowl XLIV Champions 8x10, 3 cards, $26
- Saints All-Time Greats 12x15, 8 cards (Brees, Kamara, Thomas, Bush), $52
- Saints All-Time Greats 8x10, 3 cards, $26
Gear up for the season
Whether you are heading to Metairie for a morning practice or watching from home, a plaque is the easiest way to turn a corner of the house into a proper Saints fan cave. Every plaque is handcrafted on real wood and holds a genuine licensed trading card of the player. The exact card may vary slightly from the one pictured, and you will always get a genuine licensed card of the player.
Shop all Saints 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 Saints official site before making the trip.