The San Francisco 49ers open training camp on Sunday, July 26, following a 12–5 season. Multiple reports frame this camp as part of a “prove it” period, emphasizing that the team is expected to build on its recent success rather than start from scratch. With a winning record and aspirations for postseason success, the reports note that the 49ers are seen as having legitimate Super Bowl hopes as the new practice schedule begins. The coverage focuses on the timing of the first camp practice and the broader context of how the team is approaching the offseason-to-camp transition after finishing 12–5. While the sources provided do not detail specific roster moves, practice storylines, or injuries, they align on the core points: the start date for training camp, the team’s 12–5 performance last season, and the expectation that this camp will set the tone for a potentially title-contending year. The first on-field session marks the beginning of the team’s preparations for the next phase of the NFL calendar.