The road to the 2026 NFL Draft is in full swing as the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine -- which provides teams one of the best opportunities to evaluate prospects prior to the draft -- is coming up on Feb. 26.
Over the course of four days, college football's elite prospects will take the field in Indianapolis to showcase their talents in front of NFL general managers, coaches, scouts and player evaluators. Some of college football's biggest names like Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love, Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles are among those who scored invitations to take part.
Live coverage of the NFL Scouting Combine begins at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 26 and lasts until 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 1.
You can stream content from the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine presented by Microsoft Copilot on NFL+, including coverage of drills, live press conferences, insider analysis and breakdowns of on-field drills on your connected TV and mobile device. Below is everything you need to know before drills begin on Thursday.
When is the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine?
The combine takes place from Thursday, Feb. 26 to Sunday, March 1. Different position groups will participate on designated days. The day-by-day schedule is as follows:
- Thursday, Feb. 26 (3-8 p.m. ET): Defensive linemen, linebackers
- Friday, Feb. 27 (3-8 p.m. ET): Defensive backs, tight ends
- Saturday, Feb. 28 (1-8 p.m. ET): Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs
- Sunday, March 1 (1-5 p.m. ET): Offensive linemen
Where is the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine?
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium (home of the Colts) in Indianapolis. The combine has been held annually in Indianapolis since 1987.
How can fans watch the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine?
The combine drills, press conferences, and on-field analysis will be available on NFL Network and to stream on NFL+ on your connected TV or phone. Sign up for NFL+ here.
Who is participating in the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine?
The NFL invited a total of 319 prospects to attend this year's event. The full list of invitees can be found here.
What are the notable drills at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine?
- 40-yard dash
- Bench press
- Vertical jump
- Broad jump
- Three-cone drill
- 20-yard shuttle
- 60-yard shuttle
In addition to the above drills, there are position-specific drills that players will participate in.
