Bengals announce training camp schedule for fans to attend practices

First public practice will be July 27

Credit: Aaron Doster

Credit: Aaron Doster

The Cincinnati Bengals announced their training camp schedule Tuesday, and the reigning AFC Champions will hold 12 practices open to the general public. Rookies are scheduled to report July 23, while veterans report July 26, but the first practice open to the public takes place July 27.

Highlighting the camp schedule for fans, the Bengals will hold their “Back Together Saturday” on July 30 at Paul Brown Stadium. It is fans’ one opportunity to watch the Bengals practice inside the stadium, and radio announcers Dan Hoard and Dave Lapham will provide live commentary throughout the practice.

Gates open at 1 p.m. for the 2:15 p.m. practice. Tickets are free, but fans must claim a mobile ticket to enter Paul Brown Stadium. Season ticket members will receive an email with information on how to access tickets through a presale beginning July 12, and tickets will be made available to the general public on July 14. Parking is available in adjacent lots at established prices.

Fans at “Back Together Saturday” will have the opportunity to take pictures with the Lamar Hunt Trophy celebrating the Bengals’ AFC Championship as well as pictures at the “Ruler of The Jungle” throne and next to the tiger pillars used for player introductions. Kid-friendly attractions — free to all fans — include inflatables, face painting and balloon artists.

All other open practices will take place at the Kettering Health Practice Fields located just west of Paul Brown Stadium, and 11 of them will be open to the public. The entrance is located on the corner of Central Avenue and West Pete Rose Way, and there is bleacher seating for 1,250 fans, plus additional standing room along the sidelines.

Admission to those practices is free and no ticket is required. Concessions and Bengals merchandise will be available to purchase. The NFL Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for all practices.

Bengals players will sign autographs for fans along the sidelines following open practices at the Kettering Health Practice Fields. Different position groups will be available each day after practice.

The Bengals play their first preseason game Aug. 12 against the Arizona Cardinals at Paul Brown Stadium, and they conclude the preseason schedule with an Aug. 27 home game against the Super Bowl champion L.A. Rams.

TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE:

Times are subject to change, so fans are advised to check bengals.com/camp on the days of practices for the latest times and for other important information. NOTE: On dates not included below, there is no public access.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27

* Gates open at 1:30 p.m.

* Practice begins at 2:15 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 28

* Gates open at 1:30 p.m.

* Practice begins at 2:15 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 29

* Gates open at 1:30 p.m.

* Practice begins at 2:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 30 (Back Together Saturday in Paul Brown Stadium; Ticket Required)

* Gates open at 1 p.m.

* Practice begins at 2:15 p.m.

MONDAY, AUG. 1

* Gates open at 1:30 p.m.

* Practice begins at 2:15 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUG. 2

* Gates open at 1:30 p.m.

* Practice begins at 2:15 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUG. 4

* Gates open at 1:30 p.m.

* Practice begins at 2:15 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUG. 5

* Gates open at 1:30 p.m.

* Practice begins at 2:15 p.m.

SUNDAY, AUG. 7

* Gates open at 1:30 p.m.

* Practice begins at 2:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10

* Gates open at 1:30 p.m.

* Practice begins at 2:15 p.m.

SUNDAY, AUG. 14

* Gates open at 1:30 p.m.

* Practice begins at 2:15 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUG. 18

* Gates open at 1:30 p.m.

* Practice begins at 2:15 p.m.

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