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Five things you need to know before visiting the Chargers training camp in Costa Mesa

I had the opportunity to attend a FREE Chargers practice a few years ago. The practices are free to the public and you can get free Chargers training camp tickets online through the Chargers website. If you’re planning on visiting their camp this year, take a look at our tips for visiting the Chargers training camp before you go.

Even though the team plays regular season games in Inglewood, CA at SoFi Stadium, the team holds summer training camp at Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa before the regular season begins.

Five things you need to know before visiting the Chargers training camp in Costa Mesa - livingmividaloca.com - #livingmividaloca

You can sign up to get free tickets on their website, the tickets are available and they are FREE. You can also check out the dates for the entire summer camp so you can choose when to go. It’s so much fun to attend with your family and the kids will love it as there is a kids area for them to enjoy.

What you need to know before visiting the Chargers training camp

Get your tickets in advance

Free tickets require online registration and seating is first come first served. Also, some of the practices are against very popular teams and those tickets will go fast. All you do is get the FREE tickets online and show them on your phone when you arrive so they can scan them. You just download the Chargers app and show them the barcodes. It’s super easy and you will get an email before the practice with detailed instructions on how to do it.

Five things you need to know before visiting the Chargers training camp in Costa Mesa - livingmividaloca.com - #livingmividaloca

Where to park

Parking at Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa is a little tricky. The official parking is about a block away from the actual practice. It costs $10 and is located at either Costa Mesa High School or Orange Coast College. You will need to walk about half a mile.

Guests also have the option to park closer to the venue which costs about $20, but is literally next door to the practice. It is worth it especially because the day we went was very hot. Also, for people that are disabled, there is ADA parking as well right in front of the practice. Follow the signs.

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Food and drinks allowed into the venue

You are allowed to bring your own food and drinks into the stadium. There is very limited food onsite and last time we went they only had water and Gatorade for sale. You cannot bring alcohol inside and they also do not sell alcohol at the practice.

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Where to get the best bleacher seats

We got there about a half hour early and were able to sit in the shade on the bleachers. The practice is about 2 hours long. We stood by the sidelines a few years ago to try and get an autograph and we couldn’t because there were pandemic protocols in place however this year there are no restrictions. Keep in mind that it gets hot so make sure you are wearing cool clothes and we recommend a hat. The bleachers can also get uncomfortable after a while so if you have a portable stadium seat… bring it with you!

Kid-friendly areas at Chargers training camp

Feel free to bring your kids as there is plenty for them to do. When we attended, the kids were able to kick a football into the end zone, jump into a ball pit, throw a football and many more fun activities for them to do. There is also a cool down zone with mist so you can cool off a bit. We are not sure what they have planned for the kids this year now that pandemic restrictions are no longer in place.

Five things you need to know before visiting the Chargers training camp in Costa Mesa - livingmividaloca.com - #livingmividaloca

We really enjoyed attending the Chargers training camp open to the public. Also make sure you wear your Chargers gear as you will see so many others also showing their pride. There will also be merchandise for sale where you can purchase Chargers gear.

Five things you need to know before visiting the Chargers training camp in Costa Mesa - livingmividaloca.com - #livingmividaloca

For FREE tickets, visit www.chargers.com/camp/.

Originally published on August 15, 2019. Last Updated on July 13, 2022 by Belinda Espinoza Simon

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