Arizona Cardinals Announce 2026 Offseason Schedule

Team kicks off voluntary workouts and minicamp in April ahead of NFL Draft

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:05pm

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The Arizona Cardinals have released their full offseason schedule for 2026, including the start of voluntary strength and conditioning programs on April 7th, followed by a series of voluntary veteran minicamps, rookie minicamps, and Organized Team Activities (OTAs) leading up to a mandatory veteran minicamp in early June.

Why it matters

The Cardinals' offseason schedule provides a glimpse into how NFL teams prepare their rosters in the months leading up to the regular season. These activities allow players to get acclimated to the team's systems, build chemistry, and compete for roster spots before training camp begins.

The details

The Cardinals' offseason program begins with voluntary strength and conditioning on April 7th. This is followed by a veteran minicamp from April 21-23, a draft party at State Farm Stadium on April 23, and the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh from April 23-25. Rookie minicamp is scheduled for May 8-9, with a series of 10 voluntary OTA sessions taking place from May 18 through June 4. The offseason concludes with a mandatory veteran minicamp from June 8-10.

  • The offseason strength and conditioning program begins on April 7, 2026.
  • The voluntary veteran minicamp takes place from April 21-23, 2026.
  • The Cardinals Draft Party is scheduled for April 23, 2026.
  • The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from April 23-25, 2026.
  • Rookie minicamp is scheduled for May 8-9, 2026.

The players

Arizona Cardinals

A professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona that competes in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) West division.

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What’s next

Fans will be eager to see which players the Cardinals select in the 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh from April 23-25. The team's offseason program will continue to ramp up in the coming months, leading to mandatory minicamp in early June and the start of training camp later in the summer.

The takeaway

The Cardinals' offseason schedule lays out a clear roadmap for how the team will prepare its roster in the months leading up to the 2026 NFL season. These activities are crucial for developing chemistry, evaluating talent, and getting players ready for the rigors of the regular season.