NFL Training Camps Announced
Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs Reveal Full Details for 2026 Training Camps, Including Fan Access
Key Points
Vikings camp begins Aug. 1 with “Back Together Weekend,” described as including attendance from “several Vikings legends.”
Vikings ticketing includes special admission terms and add-ons: “Children under 36" tall get in free,” and fans can buy tickets to the “shaded Omni Hospitality Tent” (in addition to general admission pricing).
Chiefs practices are subject to same-day conditions, with the team warning: “Weather and field conditions are evaluated daily,” and if a practice is moved indoors for inclement weather, it “will be closed to the general public.”
The Chiefs also set parking policy for Missouri Western: parking will cost “$8 per vehicle, per day,” with “Free parking” available on the two exclusive season ticket member days (July 29 and Aug. 11).
Chiefs coach Andy Reid explained his approach between minicamp and camp, saying, “I’m going to step away for a little bit… and then recharge it, and you’re ready for the upcoming season.”
The Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs have both released their 2026 training camp schedules, giving fans a first look at dates, ticket prices, and key storylines. The Vikings open camp on Aug. 1 at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, with 13 public practice sessions and a high-stakes quarterback battle between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray as the main draw, according to Sports Illustrated.
The Chiefs, meanwhile, head to Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph for the 16th straight year, with camp running July 29 through Aug. 20. Most Chiefs practices are free, though select dates carry a $7 admission fee. Ticket reservations for the general public open June 17 at 10:00 a.m. CT, according to Arrowhead Addict.
Vikings QB Battle Looms Over Eagan Camp
The biggest story in Minnesota is simple: who starts at quarterback? McCarthy enters his third season after a shaky 2025. Murray, signed to a one-year deal, is collecting $35.5 million from Arizona while competing for the Vikings' starting job, per FOX Sports. ESPN's Kevin Seifert reported the gap between the two was "not close" during minicamp, with Murray showing stronger arm talent and downfield accuracy.
Both players are trying to stay calm about it. McCarthy said it feels like "two guys in a classroom," telling Associated Press it is "the coaches' responsibility to teach us." Murray admitted splitting reps is "probably the toughest part." Head coach Kevin O'Connell said he wants to see both quarterbacks "elevate themselves" in tough situations, per WSLS 10.
Vikings Tickets, Caps, and a Sold-Out Night Practice
The Vikings cap daytime practices at 4,000 fans per day. General admission bleacher seats cost $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Children under 36 inches tall get in free. Season ticket members get priority access, including up to four complimentary tickets for up to two days, before tickets go on sale to the public on June 18, according to Daily Norseman.
The highlight is the Aug. 9 night practice at TCO Stadium, starting at 7:00 p.m. That session holds 6,000 fans and costs more — $15 for adults and $10 for kids. Fans can also pay extra for the shaded Omni Hospitality Tent. The Vikings also host joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens on Aug. 19–20, featuring Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, per Purple PTSD.
Chiefs Keep It Mostly Free — With a Few Catches
In St. Joseph, most Chiefs practices are free to attend, but rules are strict. Fans can reserve a maximum of six tickets per practice and attend no more than three separate sessions. Two days — July 29 and Aug. 11 — are reserved only for season ticket members. General reservations open June 17, per Chiefs.com via A to Z Sports.
Three dates charge $7 admission: Aug. 1, Aug. 7, and Aug. 8's "Family Fun Day." Parking costs $8 per vehicle each day, though it is free on the two season-ticket-member-only days. Coach Andy Reid said he plans to "step away for a little bit" before camp to "recharge" for the season ahead.
Joint Practices and a $4 Billion Chiefs Relocation Shadow
The Vikings-Ravens joint practices on Aug. 19–20 are a highlight of the preseason calendar. The teams will then meet in a real game on Aug. 22 at U.S. Bank Stadium at noon CT. It marks new Ravens head coach Jesse Minter's first training camp leading the team, after taking over from John Harbaugh, according to BaltimoreRavens.com.
Meanwhile, the Chiefs' St. Joseph camp runs under a long shadow. The State of Kansas offered a $4 billion incentive package to move the team's headquarters and training facility to Olathe by 2031, per Forbes. The three-week St. Joseph camp still pumps an estimated $5 to $6 million into the local economy each year, per CBS News, but the clock on that tradition may be ticking.
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