Steelers release 2022 training camp schedule — at Saint Vincent

It’s been three years since fans have been able to see the Pittsburgh Steelers practice at Saint Vincent College. For their troubles, they’ll get three additional opportunities to watch their team.

The Steelers on Tuesday released the schedule for their 2022 training camp, which returns to Saint Vincent after a two-year hiatus because of concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic. A new collective bargaining agreement between NFL owners and the players’ union has been inked in the interim, and one result is that camp opens three days earlier than it typically had in the past. The caveat is the first four practices are “helmets only,” intended for heat acclimatization.

Players must report by July 26, and the first practice is the following day: Wednesday, July 27. That is the first of 18 practices open to the public over a 23-day span before camp breaks Aug. 19 with a closed practice.

Seventeen of the 18 practices are at Saint Vincent, and each of those begins at 1:55 p.m. — an hour earlier than they had in recent years for practices at the Unity Township campus. For the first time at Saint Vincent, tickets will be required for entry — but they are free. Mobile tickets are encouraged and are available beginning June 27 via Ticketmaster.

The once-annual “Friday Night Lights” practice at Latrobe’s Memorial Stadium returns in 2022, too. It is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, and tickets for that event are handled by Greater Latrobe School District.

Ten of the first 11 days after camp opens, the Steelers will conduct an open practice.

The full schedule (all practices at Saint Vincent and open to the public, unless noted):

July 26 - Players reporting deadline

July 27* - 1:55 p.m.

July 28* - 1:55 p.m.

July 29* - 1:55 p.m.

July 30* - 1:55 p.m.

Aug. 1 - 1:55 p.m.

Aug. 2 - 1:55 p.m.

Aug. 3 - 1:55 p.m.

Aug. 4 - 1:55 p.m.

Aug. 5 - 7 p.m. at Latrobe Memorial Stadium

Aug. 6 - 1:55 p.m.

Aug. 8 - 1:55 p.m.

Aug. 9 - 1:55 p.m.

Aug. 10 - 1:55 p.m.

Aug. 11 - 1:55 p.m.

Aug. 12 – Closed practice

Aug. 13 - Preseason game vs. Seattle Seahawks, 7 p.m. Heinz Field

Aug. 15 - 1:55 p.m.

Aug. 16 - 1:55 p.m.

Aug. 17 - 1:55 p.m.

Aug. 18 - 1:55 p.m.

Aug. 19 – Closed practice, break camp

*Helmets only practice

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