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when is the nfl combine 2026

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is scheduled from Thursday, February 26, 2026, through Sunday, March 1, 2026, with broader combine activities spanning roughly February 23–March 2 in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Key dates at a glance

  • Main fan-facing combine dates: February 26–March 1, 2026.
  • Overall combine window, including arrivals, medicals, and interviews: roughly February 23–March 2, 2026.
  • Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana , plus nearby convention and medical facilities.

Quick Scoop on schedule

While the exact daily layout can shift slightly, current guides outline:

  • Early week (Feb 23–25): player arrivals, medicals, measurements, team interviews, and media sessions with coaches/GM.
  • On‑field workouts (TV portion) generally run Feb 26–March 1 , broken up by position groups (DL/LB, DB/TE, QB/WR/RB, OL).

Example: one major outlet lists defensive linemen and linebackers on Thursday, defensive backs and tight ends on Friday, quarterbacks/receivers/running backs on Saturday, and offensive linemen on Sunday.

How to watch & attend

  • Broadcast: NFL Network is the primary TV home for the combine workouts.
  • Streaming: Options include services carrying NFL Network, such as fuboTV and similar platforms.
  • In‑person (fans):
    • Register via NFL OnePass / NFL.com/Combine for free access to the “Combine Experience” and stadium entry during public hours.
* Seating is general admission and subject to capacity, with standard NFL clear bag policy in effect.

Trending / forum-style context

On NFL forums and fan spaces, people are treating the 2026 combine as the “real start” of the 2026 draft season, especially with a deep QB and edge rusher class being hyped in early mock drafts. Discussions are centering on:

  • Which top‑10 teams “must nail” their evaluations after disappointing 2025 seasons.
  • Whether certain quarterback prospects should throw and run at the combine or wait for pro days.
  • Ongoing interest in Indianapolis keeping the combine long term, after speculation it might move to a new city, even though contracts now keep it there through at least 2028.

TL;DR

  • When is the NFL Combine 2026?
    • Core on‑field event: Feb 26–March 1, 2026.
* Full combine window with all activities: roughly **Feb 23–March 2, 2026** , in Indianapolis.

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