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Minnesota to Host Two Open Practices For Fans During Training Camp

8/3/2026 1:05:00 PM | Football

Practices on August 7 and August 20 will be open to the public

The University of Minnesota football team begins training camp this week for the 2026 season. During the next month, the Gophers will have two open practices for fans to see the team before the season begins on Thursday, Sept. 3 against Eastern Illinois. 

Open Practices
August 7 – 10:30 a.m. at Athletes Village
August 20 – 5:30 p.m. at Huntington Bank Stadium (additional details will be shared in the future)

In addition to Eastern Illinois, the Gophers host Mississippi State, Akron, Michigan, Iowa, UCLA and Northwestern this season. Tickets are available at GopherSports.com/tickets
Monday, August 03
Monday, August 03
Wednesday, July 29
Wednesday, July 29