Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Training Camp Dates and Preseason Schedule

We've officially reached the deadest part of the NFL offseason - the three- to four-week gap from the end of minicamp in mid-June until the start of training camp in mid-to-late July - where fans go stir crazy waiting for football to officially return.

We're continuing with our team-by-team offseason preview series, and next up for the Los Angeles Chargers is their 2026 training camp and preseason dates and times.

You can read our top position battle to watch for the Chargers here.

Below is Los Angeles' full training camp schedule and preseason schedule. All practices will be held at The Bolt unless otherwise specified and are open to the public. Times are subject to change.

Training Camp

Wednesday, July 29: 10 a.m.

Thursday, July 30: 10 a.m.

Friday, July 31: 10 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 1: 10 a.m. (Back Together Weekend)

Monday, Aug. 3: 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 4: 10 a.m. (at the University of San Diego, Military Appreciation Day)

Wednesday, Aug. 5: 10 a.m. (at the University of San Diego)

Thursday, Aug. 6: 10 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 8: 10 a.m.

Sunday, Aug. 9: 10 a.m.

Monday, Aug. 10: 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 11: 10 a.m. (for founding season-ticket holders only)

Saturday, Aug. 15: 10 a.m. (Family Day)

Sunday, Aug. 16: 10 a.m. (Women in Sports Day)

Monday, Aug. 17: 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 18: 10 a.m. (for season-ticket holders only)

Preseason

Week 1 | Thursday, Aug. 13: at the Houston Texans, 8 p.m.

Week 2 | Thursday, Aug. 20: vs the San Francisco 49ers, 10 p.m.

Week 3 | Thursday, Aug. 27: vs the Los Angeles Rams, 10 p.m.

The Chargers open the 2026 regular season with a Week 1 matchup at home against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 3:25 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on CBS.

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This story was originally published June 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM.