The Arizona Cardinals are once again giving fans a chance to get a closer look at training camp, with open practices scheduled for 2026 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
For a lot of Valley football fans, that’s one of the first real signs that the season is getting close. It’s the kind of summer tradition that brings out families, diehards, and anyone who wants to catch a glimpse of the team before the regular season grind begins.
The team announced the open practice dates on its official website, keeping the setup familiar for fans who have made camp visits part of their annual routine. While the Cardinals haven’t turned training camp into a full-on festival, these public sessions still give people around metro Phoenix a rare chance to watch players work through drills, see the roster battles up close, and soak in the atmosphere at State Farm Stadium.
That matters here in the West Valley, where the stadium has become a major sports gathering spot not just for game days, but for events that bring the community together. Glendale gets a lot of the spotlight when the Cardinals are in season, and training camp is another reminder that the team’s home base is right in the middle of the Valley sports scene.
Open practices are also a nice way for younger fans to experience football without the pressure of a packed regular-season crowd. Parents can bring the kids, fans can snap a few photos, and everyone gets a look at the team in a more relaxed setting than a Sunday afternoon kickoff.
The Cardinals’ 2026 camp announcement comes as the team continues building toward the next season, with fans already watching for updates on the roster, position battles, and how the coaching staff plans to shape the group heading into fall. Training camp is where a lot of that starts to come into focus, even if it’s still early and plenty can change before opening day.
If you’re planning to go, it’s worth checking the Cardinals’ official channels for the latest details before heading out. Open practice schedules can shift, and teams often update fan information as camp gets closer.
For Phoenix-area football fans, though, the big takeaway is simple: summer in the Valley is about to get a little more interesting. The Cardinals are opening the doors, and that means football season is starting to peek over the horizon.
