2026 NFL combine primer: Schedule, how to watch, 40-yard dash and more

Yahoo Sports StaffWed, February 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM UTC

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The 2026 NFL Draft is the marquee event of the offseason, and the first big step in the evaluation process is right around the corner.

The 2026 NFL scouting combine will take place Feb. 22-March 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The first day (player arrivals) and last day (OL bench press) don’t involve much, so we’ll stick to the big stuff in between.

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2026 NFL combine participants

Here is the full list of participants. The big names include Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, Miami edge Rueben Bain Jr., Ohio State WR Carnell Tate, Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love and more.

How to watch 2026 NFL combine

Combine coverage, including all on-field workouts and 40-yard dashes, will be broadcast on NFL Network. You can also stream on the NFL+ app.

2026 NFL combine schedule of eventsMonday, Feb. 23 -

Coach and general manager media availabilities

Player arrivals

Tuesday, Feb. 24 -

Coach and general manager media availabilities

Wednesday, Feb. 25 -

Coach and general manager media availabilities

Defensive line, linebacker and kicker media interviews

Thursday, Feb. 26 -

DL, LB and K measurements and on-field workouts, including 40-yard dashes

Defensive back and tight end media interviews

Friday, Feb. 27 -

DB and TE measurements and on-field workouts, including 40-yard dashes

DL, LB and K bench presses

Quarterback, running back and wide receiver media interviews

Saturday, Feb. 28 -

QB, RB and WR measurements and on-field workouts, including 40-yard dashes

DB and TE bench presses

OL media interviews

Sunday, March 1 -

OL measurements and on-field workouts, including 40-yard dashes

QB, RB and WR bench presses

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