The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine begins today, February 23rd, and will conclude on March 1st. Throughout the week, you will see a multitude of media interviews, workouts, and analysis.
The NFL Combine can be a little hectic to keep track of. The first few days usually include teams and prospects checking in at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Additionally, multiple teams will have representatives — head coaches, general managers, and other front office personnel — on podiums to speak to the media. This usually begins on day two of the NFL scouting combine.
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Here is the day-to-day schedule, how/what to watch, and what to expect at the NFL Combine:
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Mar 2, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A general overall view of Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the Indianapolis Colts and site of the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
When: February 23rd to March 1st
Day One (Feb. 23rd):
-Place kickers, defensive linemen, and linebackers check-in, register, pre-exam, and have orientations.
-PK, DL, and LB begin team interviews.
-Defensive backs and tight ends welcome to check-in for early arrivals.
-Possible sound-bites from NFL teams’ local media side interviews.
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Day Two (Feb. 24th):
-NFL team media interview availability scheduled throughout the day.
-PK, DL, and LB partake in more team interviews, general medical exams, and will perform pre-ordered studies.
-DB and TE check-in, register, pre-exam, and have orientations.
-Running backs, quarterbacks, and wide outs welcome to check-in for early arrivals.
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Day Three (Feb. 25th):
-PK, DL, and LB will undergo further orthopedic medical exams, available to media for interviews, meet with NFLPA representatives, and finish team interviews. PK will also have on-field kicking workouts.
-DB and TE partake in more team interviews, general medical exams, and will perform pre-ordered studies.
-RB, QB, and WO will have pre-exams, meet with NFLPA representatives, and have team interviews.
-Offensive linemen will check-in, register, pre-exam, and have orientations.
-Final NFL team media interview availability scheduled at 1PM.
Mar 3, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (QB16) goes through a drill during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Day Four (Feb. 26th):
-Live broadcasted, on-field workouts begin at 3PM EST with PK, DL, and LB for the day. This group will also perform official measurable charting.
-DB and TE will undergo further orthopedic medical exams, available to media for interviews, meet with NFLPA representatives, and finish team interviews.
-RB, QB, and WO partake in more team interviews, general medical exams, and will perform pre-ordered studies.
-OL will have pre-exams, meet with NFLPA representatives, and have team interviews.
Day Five (Feb. 27th):
-Live broadcasted, on-field workouts at 3PM EST with DB and TE for the day. This group will also perform official measurable charting.
-PK, DL, and LB will perform bench press and check-out for NFL combine departure.
-RB, QB, and WO will undergo further orthopedic medical exams, available to media for interviews, and finish team interviews.
-OL partake in more team interviews, general medical exams, and will perform pre-ordered studies.
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Day Six (Feb. 28th):
-Live broadcasted, on-field workouts at 1PM EST with RB, QB, and WO for the day. This group will also perform official measurable charting.
-DB and TE will perform bench press and check-out for NFL combine departure.
-OL will undergo further orthopedic medical exams, available to media for interviews, and finish team interviews.
Mar 2, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa State offensive lineman Jalen Travis (OL43) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Day Seven (Mar. 1st):
-Live broadcasted, on-field workouts at 1PM EST with OL for the day. This group will also perform official measurable charting. OL group will perform bench press and check-out for NFL combine departure March 2nd.
-RB, QB, and WO will perform bench press and check-out for NFL combine departure.
All NFL Scouting Combine coverage can be streamed on NFL Network and NFL+ including interviews, analysis, and workout footage.
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