The Los Angeles Chargers today announced 14 practice dates that will be open to the public as part of the team’s 2018 training camp schedule. Held once again at Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa, CA, 2018 Chargers Training Camp is a non-ticketed event that is open to the public and free of charge.
The Chargers report for camp on Friday, July 27 and will take the field for the first time at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 28. As part of the team’s training camp practices, the Chargers will hold a public intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday, August 4. Time and location are still to be announced.
For the second straight year, the Chargers will welcome the New Orleans Saints to Costa Mesa for a pair of joint practices on Wednesday, August 22 and Thursday, August 23 to conclude training camp.
Additionally, the Chargers will host a series of themed days during training camp that include: Youth Football Day (Thursday, Aug. 2), Special Olympics Day (Monday, Aug. 6), Salute to Military Day (Monday, Aug. 13), First Responders Day (Wednesday, Aug. 15) and NFL Flag Football Day (Monday, Aug. 20). The series of themed days will include reserved seating for those groups in attendance as well as special Fan Zone activations unique to the day. Further details will be made available in the coming weeks. Fans interested in learning more about special themed days can visit chargers.com/camp for the latest updates.
Chargers Training Camp at Jack Hammett Sports Complex offers fans of any age the opportunity to watch the Bolts practice in person, cheer for their favorite players within feet of the field and participate in a variety of exciting activities for the entire family. Bleacher seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no reserved bleacher seating except for a limited quantity in select sections on themed days. Also, new for 2018, more standing room space in front of the bleachers and an expanded interactive fan zone have been added to enhance the fan experience.
Opportunities for fans in attendance include:
- Greet players in the “Hi-Five Zone” prior to practice
- Meet players after practice and receive autographs
- Sweepstakes
- Enter daily at training camp (one winner per day) for the opportunity to win a select item of Chargers memorabilia.
- Enter daily at training camp (one entry per day, winner will be announced the final day of camp) for the opportunity to win the grand prize: A pair of 2018 Chargers season tickets
- 14 unique daily-entry sweepstakes for a select item of Chargers memorabilia
- Enjoy interactive games for all ages, face painting and special photo opportunities
- Meet Charger Girls and Chargers alumni
All the latest team merchandise and apparel will be available for purchase on-site at the Chargers Team Store and will feature a unique discounted item each day of training camp. Food and beverage offerings include both breakfast and lunch items, and a new picnic area will allow fans to enjoy a meal prior to, during or shortly after practice before heading home or over to the OC Fair.