OXNARD, Calif. — The Dallas Cowboys will continue to call Southern California their summer home through the end of the decade after reaching a new five-year agreement with the city of Oxnard to host training camp through 2030.
The Oxnard City Council approved the extension during its July 1 meeting, locking in the NFL team’s longest-ever commitment to the city. The previous three-year agreement was set to expire following this year’s camp.
The Cowboys have held training camp in Oxnard 19 times since 2001, despite speculation they might eventually shift permanently to their headquarters in Frisco, Texas. The new deal quells those rumors, ensuring the team remains a summer fixture in California for the foreseeable future.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Cowboys will pay a flat-rate fee to use the River Ridge Playing Fields, ranging from $25,000 to $75,000 depending on the length of camp. A four-week stay will cost $75,000, while a two-week camp comes in at $25,000.
The Cowboys will retain all ticket booth and souvenir stand revenue, while paying applicable city sales taxes. Oxnard will collect revenue from food concessions, parking, and five banner sponsorships. The Cowboys will also be responsible for field maintenance, security costs, and constructing temporary facilities including media tents and the interactive “Dallas Cowboys Experience.”
The new pact strengthens one of the NFL’s most recognizable team’s ties to a loyal West Coast fan base, with Oxnard remaining a key hub for summer Cowboys football.