UCLA Announces Spring Football Camp Schedule

New head coach Bob Chesney's first spring camp with the Bruins kicks off in April.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The UCLA Bruins have announced their 15-practice spring football camp schedule under new head coach Bob Chesney. The camp will run from April 2 to May 2, with most practices taking place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The schedule includes a Friday Night Lights practice on April 24 and concludes with the annual spring game.

Why it matters

Spring football camps are an important part of the offseason for college teams, allowing new coaches to evaluate talent, install systems, and prepare for the upcoming season. With a new head coach in Bob Chesney, UCLA’s spring camp will be closely watched as the team looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign.

The details

The Bruins’ spring camp will feature 15 total practices, with the majority taking place in the morning hours. An exception is the Friday Night Lights practice on April 24, which will be sandwiched between two other sessions. The spring camp concludes with the annual spring game on May 2, though the specific time and location have not yet been announced.

  • The spring camp will run from April 2 to May 2, 2026.
  • The Friday Night Lights practice is scheduled for April 24, 2026.

The players

Bob Chesney

The new head coach of the UCLA Bruins football team.

Colin Lockett

The new receivers coach for the UCLA Bruins.

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What they’re saying

“The Bruins revealed their 15 practice dates six weeks ahead of the first spring camp under new head coach Bob Chesney.”

— Tracy Mcdannald, Author (on3.com)

The takeaway

With a new head coach in Bob Chesney, UCLA’s spring football camp will be an important opportunity for the team to get acclimated to his systems and prepare for the 2026 season. The schedule announcement six weeks in advance allows players, coaches, and fans to plan accordingly.