The Vikings announced on Wednesday key dates for training camp, which will be held for the 49th consecutive year in Mankato.

The team will report to training camp on July 24 and will hold its first practice the following day. The team will break from training camp on Aug. 15, a day before their second preseason game against the Cardinals at TCF Bank Stadium.

The Vikings will hold an evening practice on Aug. 2 at Blakeslee Stadium. It will be followed by a team introduction and fireworks. A full training camp schedule will be released at a later date.