CALGARY – The University of Calgary Dinos football team opens 2026 training camp Saturday, Aug. 15 at Shouldice Athletic Park, with head coach Ryan Sheahan entering his third season at the helm.

"This is a very exciting time of the year," said Sheahan. "I feel this is the culmination of a couple of years of hard work. We have some exciting young players and some key veterans that are dying to get back on the field."

Camp will primarily run out of McMahon Stadium and includes a preseason contest against the Regina Rams in the Methanex Bowl in Medicine Hat on Sunday, Aug. 23, before the team heads to Canmore for a practice and team-building trip on Thursday, Aug. 27.

Among the storylines to watch heading into camp, the Dinos return a pair of CFL Draft selections for their senior seasons. Receiver Matt Sibley, selected by the Calgary Stampeders, and linebacker Osasere Odemwingie, taken by the Saskatchewan Roughriders, both return to the Scarlet & Gold for one final campaign.

"Getting two players back the calibre of Matt and Sauce is extremely valuable," said Sheahan. "I look forward to their leadership this season."

Quarterback David Jordan enters his second season in Calgary with added experience after taking part in the CFL QB Internship program with the Stampeders this offseason.

"David had a solid first season of Canadian football," said Sheahan. "Combined with his hard work this offseason and the experience he gained from attending Stampeders camp, we are hopeful his second season uplifts everyone around him."

The Dinos open their 2026 Canada West campaign at home on Friday, Sept. 4, hosting the UBC Thunderbirds at McMahon Stadium for KICKOFF XIX. A tailgate gets underway at 3:30 p.m., with kickoff set for 5:30 p.m.

Season tickets and single-game tickets are on sale now at GoDinos.com/Tickets.

University of Calgary Dinos Football
2026 Training Camp Schedule - All practices at McMahon Stadium unless indicated

Saturday, Aug. 15 - Shouldice Athletic Park
5-7:30 p.m. - Practice 1

Sunday, Aug. 16
3:30-6:10 p.m. - Practice 2

Monday, Aug. 17
3:30-6:10 p.m. - Practice 3

Tuesday, Aug. 18
3:30-6:10 p.m. - Practice 4

Wednesday, Aug. 19
3:30-6:10 p.m. - Practice 5

Thursday, Aug. 20
3:30-6:10 p.m. - Practice 6

Friday, Aug. 21
3:30-6:10 p.m. - Practice 7

Saturday, Aug. 22
3:30-5:30 p.m. - Practice 8

Sunday, Aug. 23 - Methanex Bowl, Medicine Hat, Alta.
Dinos vs. Regina Rams - 4:30 p.m. (Non-Conference)

Tuesday, Aug. 25
3:30-6:10 p.m. - Practice 9

Wednesday, Aug. 26
3:30-6:10 p.m. - Practice 10

Thursday, Aug. 27 - Canmore, Alta.
1:30-4:00 p.m. - Practice 11

Friday, Aug. 28
3:30-6:10 p.m. - Practice 12

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