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The Arizona Cardinals open training camp in Glendale with public access beginning on July 22.

It's the fifth season the Cardinals have held camp in Glendale and the afternoon practice sessions give fans a chance to get up close with the players as they prepare for the 2017 season.

Here are some things to keep in mind when you go.

Practices: 18 practice sessions are open to the public this year, including the 'Red and White' practice on July 29. The open practice sessions last from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Parking: Parking lots on the east side of the stadium will open at 12:30 p.m. on public-practice days. The Cardinals suggest fans enter from 91st Avenue. On the two open Saturday practices (7//22 and 7/29), parking lots on the stadium's west side will also be open.

Stadium entry and security: Gates open at 1:30 p.m. There are two ways to enter the facility on public-practice days: Gate 3 on the stadium's east side and through the Cardinals team shop on the north side. The team will open Gate 1 on the west side for the two Saturday practices. The NFL's security guidelines remain in place- which means the clear-bag policy.

Fan Seating: Fans are seated in the lower level of the stadium on the east side, but additional seating is opened on the west side for the two Saturday practices.

Autographs: 'Select players' will be available along the lower-field walls for autographs after each public practice. For the first seven public practices, a limited number of kids between the ages of 2 and 12 will also have the change to participate in a free post-practice "autograph experience," according to the team. The wristbands are available at the Children's Autograph Experience table near the Kid's Interactive Zone and are distributed on a first-come first-serve basis. The Children's Autograph Experience is not available on July 29 and ends July 31.

Concessions: Concession stands in the stadium are open during public practices.

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