The New Orleans Saints announced today that the team will be traveling to Southern California on Monday, July 22 for training camp. The Saints will practice at the University of California, Irvine's Crawford Field. The team's first practice will be held on Wednesday, July 24 and training camp at UC Irvine will extend through Friday, August 16, prior to the team's road preseason contest against the San Francisco 49ers.
After the team's second preseason game in San Francisco, the Black and Gold will return to New Orleans on Monday, August 19 for the final week of the preseason. The Saints will host two open practices upon the team's return, starting on Tuesday, August 20 at Yulman Stadium (Tulane) and on Friday, August 23 at the Caesars Superdome. Practice times and fan information will be announced at a later date.