The New Orleans Saints 2015 Training Camp Presented by Verizon will feature a total of 34 practices for fans to watch the team, starting at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.V. and ending at their Metairie practice facility.
The New Orleans Saints will open 2015 Training Camp Presented by Verizon on Wednesday, July 29 when players report to The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.V. for physicals, meetings and their strength and conditioning tests.
The Saints will begin on-field workouts in a non-padded practice session on Thursday, July 30 from 8:50-11:40 a.m. followed by a walk thru from 4:30–5:30 p.m. At the Greenbrier, the club will also hold a scrimmage on Friday, August 7.
On Sunday, August 9, "Picnic with The Saints" will take place from 6:00pm-7:30 pm. This picnic celebration will include hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, watermelon and beverages. Meet and Greets along with Autograph and Photograph Opportunities will also be available. Admission to the Open Practice (4:00pm-5:50pm) prior to the Picnic with The Saints is Free. Picnic tickets are available here.
On Friday, August 21 the Saints will travel to New Orleans. The Saints host their first preseason game of 2015 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday, August 22 against the New England Patriots. Kickoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. On Sunday, August 23, the Saints will begin the final week of 2015 Training Camp Presented by Verizon with five practices scheduled to be open to their fans at their Metairie practice facility. On Sunday, August 23 the Saints will practice from 4:00-5:50 p.m. at their Metairie practice facility. Following a practice on Friday, August 28 at Tulane's Yulman Stadium, training camp will conclude.
* All training camp practices are subject to short notice changes and adjustments based on weather and/or football operations decisions.
Fan Information
Practice updates and special events: Media and fan alerts, updates and schedule changes will be made daily on www.neworleanssaints.com once training camp starts or by clicking on to Twitter (@Saints) or Facebook. Please note that, in the event of inclement weather (including rain, thunderstorms and extreme heat) practices in Metairie will be moved indoors and will be closed to the public. Practices at The Greenbrier also may be cancelled or closed to the public in the event of inclement weather. Practice times and field locations are subject to change with little or no advance warning at the discretion of the football operations staff. Updates are promptly available on the club's digital media platforms.
Parking and Admission Information: For fans wishing to attend workouts in Metairie and The Greenbrier, admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis. In practices held in Metairie, gates will open to the public 45 minutes prior to each practice. Limited bleacher seating is available in both Metairie and The Greenbrier; please note---there is no reserved seating. Additional seating on the berm is available at The Greenbrier. Standing room along the fence line is permitted in Metairie. There is no admission charge for watching training camp practice. An admission ticket will be issued to each person upon entrance to the football facility at practices at the Greenbrier. The ticket will also enable you access to The Greenbrier property activities and include assorted special discounts. Parking at practices in Metairie is free based on availability. Public parking is available in parking lots close to the team facility off of Airline Drive in Metairie for practices.
(Parking at the Greenbrier) Parking for spectators will be located ÂÂÂÂÂat the White Sulphur Springs water plant (Address: 1266 Big Draft Road, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986). Parking is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Spectators will pass a security check and then board on-site charter buses for the short ride to the practice facility. This is the only form of transportation that is allowed to enter the training camp facility. Personal vehicles, walk-ins, and private buses/motor coaches are not permitted.
Please go to www.greenbrier.com/saints to pre-order your transportation ticket. The transportation fee is $5 per adult and $2 per child 12 and under. The ticket will also enable you access to all Greenbrier property activities and include a voucher for a discounted retail item. Transportation will run continuously throughout the day taking spectators between the parking lots, football facility and the resort.
(Parking for New England Patriots practices:) The primary parking is the same place as above. There will be additional parking provided at the State Fair of West Virginia Fairgrounds off of AEI Drive on August 19th and 20th only. Please go to www.greenbrier.com/patriots to pre-order your transportation ticket. Parking is limited and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The transportation fee is $5 per adult and $2 per child 12 and under.
Lodging: The Greenbrier has availability throughout the Saints training camp so please call their reservations team for rates and availability at (855) 851-9901 followed by selecting option 4.
Player Autographs: Following each practice, Saints players will sign autographs for fans. Available players will sign autographs if weather, time and other circumstances permit. Please note, however that autographs are not guaranteed. Â
Still Photos and Video: Fans are welcome to take photos of the players during training camp. However, video is prohibited. Saints staff may request at any time that you cease using those devices.
Hand-Wanding/Prohibited Items: Fans are advised to arrive early as they will be checked via hand-wanding and all bags will be checked by security. Backpacks, video cameras, oversized handbags, outside food and beverage, pets and any other items deemed unacceptable by the New Orleans Saints are prohibited. At the Greenbrier practices, fans are hand-wanded at the parking site
Concessions: Food beverages and merchandise are available for purchase. Drink and food from the outside are not allowed on the premises.
Restrooms: Restrooms are available at all training camp locations.
Special Needs: Visitors with special needs should see a Saints or Greenbrier representative for appropriate assistance. In Metairie, the ADA dropoff site is in front of the main entrance gate for practice. The Greenbrier ADA parking/dropoff site will be announced soon. A viewing area is available for our disabled fans.
DATE | PRACTICE | TIMES | LOCATION | STATUS FOR FANS |
Wed., July 29 | Reporting Day | The Greenbrier (WV) | Closed to Public/Media | |
Thur., July 30 | Practice (Jerseys) Walk Thru (Jerseys) |
8:50-11:40 a.m. | The Greenbrier (WV) | Open to Public/Media |
Fri., July 31 | Practice (Jerseys) Walk Thru (Jerseys) |
8:50-11:40 a.m. | The Greenbrier (WV) | Open to Public/Media |
Sat., Aug. 1 |
Practice (Pads) | 8:50-11:40 a.m. 4:30- 5:30 p.m | The Greenbrier (WV) | Open to Public/Media |
Sun., Aug. 2 | Practice (Pads) Walk Thru (Jerseys) | 8:50-11:40 a.m. 4:30- 5:30 p.m | The Greenbrier (WV) | Open to Public/Media |
Mon., Aug. 3 |
Practice (Pads) | 8:50-11:40 a.m. 4:30- 5:30 p.m | The Greenbrier (WV) | Open to Public/Media |
Tues., Aug. 4 | OFF | Closed to Public/Media | ||
Wed., Aug. 5 | Practice (Pads) Walk Thru (Jerseys) | 8:50-11:40 a.m. 4:30- 5:30 p.m | The Greenbrier (WV) | Open to Public/Media |
Thur. Aug. 6 |
Practice (Pads) | 8:50-11:40 a.m. 4:30- 5:30 p.m | The Greenbrier (WV) | Open to Public/Media |
Fri., Aug. 7 | Scrimmage | 8:50-11:40 a.m. | The Greenbrier (WV) | Open to Public/Media |
Sat., Aug. 8 | OFF | Closed to Public/Media | ||
Sun., Aug. 9 |
Practice (Pads) Picnic |
4:00-5:50 p.m. 6:00-7:30 p.m. | The Greenbrier (WV) | Open to Public/Media |
Mon., Aug. 10 |
Practice (Pads) | 8:50-11:40 a.m. 4:30- 5:30 p.m. | The Greenbrier (WV) | Open to Public/Media |
Tues., Aug. 11 | Practice (Pads) Walk Thru (Jerseys) | 8:50-11:40 a.m. 4:30- 5:30 p.m. | The Greenbrier (WV) | Open to Public/Media |
Wed., Aug. 12 | TRAVEL TO BALTIMORE | |||
Thur., Aug. 13 | Saints at Ravens | 6:30 p.m. CT | M&T Bank Stadium | Preseason Game #1 |
Fri., Aug. 14 | OFF | Closed to Public/Media | ||
Sat., Aug. 15 | Practice (Pads) | 4:00-5:50 p.m | The Greenbrier (WV) | Open to Public/Media |
Sun., Aug. 16 | Practice (Pads) Walk Thru (Jerseys) | 8:50-11:40 a.m. 4:30- 5:30 p.m. | The Greenbrier (WV) | Open to Public/Media |
Mon., Aug. 17 | Practice (Pads) Walk Thru (Jerseys) | 8:50-11:40 a.m. 4:30- 5:30 p.m. | The Greenbrier (WV) | Open to Public/Media |
Tues., Aug. 18 | OFF | Closed to Public/Media | ||
Wed., Aug. 19 |
Practice with Patriots |
9:30-am - Noon | The Greenbrier (WV) | Open to Public/Media |
Thurs., Aug. 20 | Practice with Patriots Practice (Pads) |
9:30-11:30 am | The Greenbrier (WV) | Open to Public/Media |
Fri., Aug. 21 | Return to New Orleans | |||
Sat., Aug. 22 | Saints vs Patriots | 6:30 pm CT | Mercedes-Benz Superdome | Preseason Game #2 |
Sun., Aug. 23 | Practice (Pads) | 4:30-5:50 p.m | Saints Facility (Metairie) | Open to Public/Media |
Mon., Aug. 24 | OFF | Closed to Public/Media | ||
Tues., Aug. 25 | Practice (Pads) | 11 am -1:30 pm | Saints Facility (Metairie) | Open to Public/Media |
Wed., Aug. 26 | Practice (Pads) | 11 am -1:30 pm | Saints Facility (Metairie) | Open to Public/Media |
Thurs., Aug. 27 | Practice (Pads) | 11 am -1:30 pm | Saints Facility (Metairie) | Open to Public/Media |
Fri., Aug. 28 | Practice (Pads) | 7-9 pm | Tualne's Yulman Stadium | Open to Public/Media |
Photos of the New Orleans Saints OTA on June 10, 2015. Photos by Alex Restrepo (New Orleans Saints photos)