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Before the Detroit Lions return to action at Ford Field for the 2025 season, their offseason practices will be available to view in Allen Park.
The Lions released their training camp schedule on Tuesday, June 17, with 10 practices between July 26 and Aug. 21 available for fans to attend. Three practices will be exclusive to Lions Loyal members, while three will feature as joint practices with other NFL teams.
After winning a franchise-high 15 games in 2024, the Lions bowed out in the divisional round of the playoffs after a 45-31 loss to the upstart Washington Commanders. The Lions enter the 2025 season as championship contenders, looking to make the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history.
Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming training camp schedule, how to attend and what to expect:
Detroit Lions 2025 training camp schedule
July 26: 8:30 a.m. (Back Together Weekend)*
July 28: 8:30 a.m.
July 29: 8:30 a.m.
Aug. 3: 8:30 a.m.
Aug. 4: 6 p.m.*
Aug. 6: 8:30 a.m.
Aug. 11: 10:30 a.m. (Lions Community Day)**
Aug. 13: 10:30 a.m. (joint practice with Miami Dolphins).*
Aug. 14: 10:30 a.m. (joint practice with Miami Dolphins).
Aug. 21: 10:30 a.m. (joint practice with Houston Texans).
*Indicates practice is available to Lions Loyal members only.
**Indicates practice is invitation-only.
All training camp session will take place at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park. Gates open one hour before practice begins, and sessions will include cheerleaders, games, autographs and food trucks.
How to get tickets for Lions training camp
Admission to the publicly-available practices is free, but fans need to register on the team’s site to get their tickets, with a max of four tickets available per registrant.
Fans will be able to register for training camp tickets starting on July 15.
Additional information about parking and viewing policies can be found on the team’s website.
You can reach Christian at cromo@freepress.com