FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016
FROM CINCINNATI BENGALS PUBLIC RELATIONS
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BENGALS 2016 TRAINING CAMP OPENS JULY 29
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* Football season starts anew on Friday, July 29, when the Bengals open training camp and begin working toward a sixth straight playoff appearance.*
* Bengals Training Camp, presented by Fifth Third Bank, kicks off for the fifth year at Paul Brown Stadium, with numerous practices free to the public. This year's camp will include joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings, as well as the free Family Day event inside the stadium. All practices will offer fans opportunities to obtain free player autographs.*
* The Saturday, Aug. 6, Family Day practice will feature child-friendly activities, including inflatables, face painting, balloon artists, pictures with team mascot Who Dey, and an NFL Play 60 Activity Zone.*
* Two-team practices on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 10 and 11, will give fans the opportunity to watch both the Bengals and the Minnesota Vikings, in preparation for the teams' preseason opener at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at Paul Brown Stadium.*
* Other than Family Day, the Bengals will practice on the grass fields just west of Paul Brown Stadium. The grass fields will have bleacher seating for 1250 fans, plus additional standing room along the sidelines.*
* For each session on the grass fields, the first 53 fans to show a Fifth Third Bank Bengals Checking debit card or credit card will be upgraded to the Fifth Third Reserved Bleacher Seats.*
* Parking for all practices is available in adjacent lots at established prices.*
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TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE:
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* Duration of each practice is estimated at one hour and 45 minutes, but subject to adjustment by the coaching staff. All practices will take place on the practice fields just west of Paul Brown Stadium, unless otherwise noted. All times listed are Eastern.*
* Times are subject to change, so fans are advised to check**www.bengals.com/camp**on the days of practices for the latest times and for other important information.*
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NOTE: On dates not included below, there is no public access.
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FRIDAY, JULY 29
* --Gates open at 2:30 p.m.*
* --Practice begins at 3 p.m.*
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SATURDAY, JULY 30
* --Gates open at 2:30 p.m.*
* --Practice begins at 3 p.m.*
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SUNDAY, JULY 31
* --Gates open at 2:30 p.m.*
* --Practice begins at 3 p.m.*
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MONDAY, AUG. 1
* --Gates open at 2:30 p.m.*
* --Practice begins at 3 p.m.*
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TUESDAY, AUG. 2
* --Gates open at 2:30 p.m.*
* --Practice begins at 3 p.m.*
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THURSDAY, AUG. 4
* --Gates open at 2:30 p.m.*
* --Practice begins at 3 p.m.*
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FRIDAY, AUG. 5
* --Gates open at 5:30 p.m.*
* --Practice begins at 6 p.m.*
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SATURDAY, AUG. 6 (FAMILY DAY AT PAUL BROWN STADIUM)
* --Gates open at noon*
* --Practice begins at 1 p.m.*
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MONDAY, AUG. 8
* --Gates open at 2:30 p.m.*
* --Practice begins at 3 p.m.*
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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10
* --Gates open at 2:30 p.m.*
* --Practice (with Minnesota Vikings) begins at 3 p.m.*
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THURSDAY, AUG. 11
* --Gates open at 10:30 a.m.*
* --Practice (with Minnesota Vikings) begins at 11 a.m. (practice time estimated one hour)*
