The NFL season ended earlier this month with Super Bowl LX, and now, it is officially NFL Draft season. The pre-draft activities will get underway this week, as the 2026 NFL Combine begins in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Each year, the Combine brings hundreds of NFL Draft prospects under one roof to perform drills and measurements and meet with NFL teams. All 32 franchises will be in attendance at the event, providing a critical opportunity for players to prove they deserve to hear their names called in the upcoming draft. Here's all the information you need to know to keep up with the action.
When is the 2026 NFL Combine?
The NFL Combine will begin on Monday, February 23, and continue through Monday, March 2. On-field activities will commence on Thursday, February 26, and last through Sunday, March 1.
How to watch the Combine?
The event will be broadcast on the NFL Network, and fans can also stream the action on the NFL+ app.
What is the schedule for the on-field activities?
The NFL Combine tests players in several drills, including the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, broad jump, three-cone drill, 20-yard shuttle, and 60-yard shuttle. There are also additional position-specific drills for different groups. The on-field schedule for each group is below.
Thursday, February 26: Kickers, Defensive Linemen and Linebackers
Friday, February 27: Tight Ends, Cornerbacks and Safeties
Saturday, February 28: Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers and Running Backs
Sunday, March 1: Offensive Linemen
What is the schedule for press availability?
Coaches and general managers will address the media from Monday, February 23, to Wednesday, February 25. Wednesday will also mark the first day athletes will speak with the press. I've included the schedule for each position group's press availability below.
Wednesday, February 25: Kickers, Defensive Linemen and Linebackers
Thursday, February 26: Tight Ends, Cornerbacks and Safeties
Friday, February 27: Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers and Running Backs
Saturday, February 28: Offensive Linemen
Which players will be attending the Combine?
319 players have earned an invite to the event this year. You can find a list of the competitors here.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: 2026 NFL Combine: How to watch, full schedule, and more