Conway, Ark.- The Central Arkansas Bears football program will have 18 practices during fall preseason camp starting on Thursday, July 30^th as Head Coach Nathan Brown enters his 9^th season leading the program. The Bears will play their season opener at UT-Martin on Thursday, August 27^th.

The 2026 Bears are composed of 53 returners (32 lettermen, 11 returning starters), 27 transfers, and 15 freshmen. Trevion Traylor, Ashtyn Williams and Marcus Washington were named to the All-UAC Preseason Team, all three play on the defensive side of the ball. On the offensive side of the ball the Bears return several key pieces in Chapman McKown, Cam Young, Tyrell Pollard, Ty Durham and Arlie Lee.
 
Practice #1: Thursday, July 30, 9-11:00am (Helmets)
Practice #2: Friday, July 31, 9-11:00am (Helmets)
Practice #3: Saturday, August 1, 9-11:00am (Shells)
Practice #4: Sunday, August 2, 3:30-5:30pm (Shells)
Practice #5: Monday, August 3, 9-11:00am (Shells)
Practice #6: Tuesday, August 4, 9-11:00am (1st Full Pad)
Practice #7: Thursday, August 6, 9-11:00am (Shells)
Practice #8: Friday, August 7, 9-11:00am (Shells)
Practice #9: Saturday, August 8, 9-11:00am (Full- Scrimmage)
Practice #10: Sunday, August 9, 3:30-5:30pm (Helmets)
Practice #11: Monday, August 10, 9-11:00am (Shells)
Practice #12: Tuesday, August 11, 9-11:00am (Shells)
Practice #13: Thursday, August 13, 9-11:00am (Shells)
Practice #14: Friday, August 14, 9-11:00am (Shells)
Practice #15: Saturday, August 15, 9-11:00am (Shells- Scrimmage)
Practice #16: Sunday, August 16, 7:30-9:30pm (Helmets)
Practice #17: Monday, August 17, 9-11:00am (Shells)
Practice #18: Tuesday, August 18, 9-11:00am (Shells)