Lions Training Camp 2026: How to Claim Your Free Tickets

Update, August 2: camp is sold out. All five public practices are claimed, and so are the four Lions Loyal member sessions. Nothing is left on the primary or secondary market. Camp opened July 29 at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park, and the remaining public dates are August 3, 4, 6, 10, and 19 for fans who already have tickets. If you missed out, the next chance to see this team in person is the preseason home game against Washington on August 22 at Ford Field. The camp details below stand for ticket holders.

The Detroit Lions are opening their 2026 training camp to fans for free, and the tickets come straight from the team. In all, the Lions are releasing free tickets to five public practices at their Allen Park headquarters, with a limit of four per person. Because the popular dates go fast, it helps to know exactly where to claim them and how to plan the day.

To start, you claim the free tickets directly from the Lions at detroitlions.com/trainingcamp. Of course, this is one of the best free days on the Detroit summer calendar, so the details below are service info first.

Claim your free tickets on the Detroit Lions website.

At a Glance

Where to claim	The Lions at detroitlions.com/trainingcamp
Cost	Free, but you need a claimed ticket
Limit	Four free tickets per person
Public claiming opened	10 a.m. ET, Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (tickets are open now)
Public practice dates	August 3, 4, 6, 10, and 19
Members-only dates	August 2, 7, 16, and 17 (Lions Loyal)
Where	Meijer Performance Center, the Lions’ HQ in Allen Park
Good to know	The Lions do not guarantee autographs with entry

How to Claim Your Free Tickets

To begin, you claim free tickets to the open practices through the Detroit Lions, with a cap of four per person, according to the team. General-public claiming opened at 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, so tickets are available now at detroitlions.com/trainingcamp. First, set up a Lions account. Then reserve the dates you want, because the weekend practices tend to clear first.

In addition, every guest older than age 2 needs a ticket, so count the kids when you claim. Season ticket holders and Lions Loyal members had a head start, since early registration opened July 14 for club members and July 15 for reserve members. As a bonus, those members also get four exclusive practice days the public cannot claim.

The 2026 Public Practice Dates

In total, five practices are open to everyone, and all of them sit at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park. Because gate and practice times shift by day, check the date you claim:

Mon, Aug. 3	Gates 7:30 a.m., practice 8:30 a.m.
Tue, Aug. 4	Gates 7:30 a.m., practice 8:30 a.m. (also Pet Adoption Day)
Thu, Aug. 6	Gates 7:30 a.m., practice 8:30 a.m.
Mon, Aug. 10	Gates 9:30 a.m., practice 10:30 a.m.
Wed, Aug. 19	Gates 12 p.m., practice 1 p.m.

Those times come straight from the Lions. Meanwhile, the four members-only practices fall on August 2, 7, 16, and 17, and the camp season kicks off with Back Together Weekend on Sunday, August 2.

What Families Can Expect Beyond the Practice

Indeed, the Lions build training camp as a fan day, not just a workout. Along with watching the Lions run drills up close, families can expect a daily giveaway at the gate, post-practice autographs from select players, and appearances by Roary, the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders, and team alumni, per the Lions. In the meantime, free face painting and balloon artists keep younger fans busy, and themed photo stations dot the venue.

New for 2026, the Lions also added a Pre-Practice Helmet Handoff. Registered Cub Club members ages 4 to 12 can enter for a chance to line the sideline and welcome players onto the field as they run out. So if you have a young Lions fan, sign up for the free Cub Club before your visit to be eligible.

How to Do a Camp Day Right

Training camp is the rare chance to watch an NFL team work up close, and a little planning makes it. First, arrive early, because parking and the good rope spots fill before practice starts. Also, bring sunscreen, water, and a folding chair if you want one, and pack light, since bag rules are strict at team facilities. On the whole, kids do great here, so it is an easy family morning.

Finally, set expectations on autographs. The Lions do not guarantee signatures with entry. Still, camp is one of the friendliest settings to catch a player along the ropes after the work is done, so bring something to sign and a marker, just in case.

Why It Matters

A Lions season that ended in real contention has the city’s attention, and camp is where the hype starts for free. For the cost of claiming a ticket in advance, a family can spend an August morning watching the team that had Detroit believing. Overall, that is a rare deal in pro sports. For more, follow RAW’s Sports coverage for camp updates and the preseason ahead.

Lions Training Camp FAQ

How do I get free tickets?
The tickets are free and come directly from the Detroit Lions. To claim, go through the team at detroitlions.com/trainingcamp, limit four per person.

Are tickets available now?
Yes. Public claiming opened at 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, so tickets are open now through the Lions while dates remain.

What are the public practice dates?
The public dates are August 3, 4, 6, 10, and 19 at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park. Meanwhile, August 2, 7, 16, and 17 are Lions Loyal members only.

Is it free?
Yes, admission is free. Still, you must claim a ticket from the Lions in advance, limit four per person.

Where is it?
In short, it sits at the Meijer Performance Center, the Lions’ headquarters in Allen Park, Michigan.

What time does Lions training camp start?
It varies by day. For example, the August 3, 4, and 6 practices begin at 8:30 a.m. with gates at 7:30 a.m. August 10 starts at 10:30 a.m. with 9:30 a.m. gates, while August 19 starts at 1 p.m. with noon gates.

Do kids need a ticket?
Yes. Because every guest older than age 2 needs a free ticket, include children age 3 and up in your four-ticket limit.

Can you get autographs?
You can try, but the Lions do not guarantee autographs with entry.

Published July 17, 2026. Updated July 23, 2026. Details come from the Detroit Lions, and dates, times, and policies can change, so confirm at detroitlions.com/trainingcamp before you go.