2026 NFL Scouting Combine: Key Dates, GM Press Conferences, and Prospects to Watch
Indianapolis is set to host the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, a crucial event where NFL teams gain an up-close look at the top prospects entering the NFL Draft. Beyond the on-field drills and measurements, the Combine provides a platform for general managers and head coaches to address the media, offering insights into their team’s offseason plans and potential trade scenarios.
Combine Dates and Schedule
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine will grab place from February 26th to March 1st at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.1 The schedule is structured with different position groups participating on designated days:
- Thursday, February 26th (3-8 p.m. ET): Defensive linemen, linebackers
- Friday, February 27th (3-8 p.m. ET): Defensive backs, tight ends
- Saturday, February 28th (1-8 p.m. ET): Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs
- Sunday, March 1st (1-5 p.m. ET): Offensive linemen
GM and Head Coach Press Conferences
Tuesday, February 24th, featured a series of press conferences with NFL general managers and head coaches. These sessions provide a glimpse into teams’ strategies for the upcoming draft, free agency, and potential trades.3 Here’s a look at the schedule:
| Time (ET) | Podium 4 | Podium 5 | Podium 6 | Podium 7 | Podium 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Omar Khan (PIT) | Joe Hortiz (LAC) | Eliot Wolf (NE) | Joe Schoen (NYG) | Ian Cunningham (ATL) |
| 10:15 | — | Eric DeCosta (BAL) | John Spytek (LV) | Ryan Poles (CHI) | — |
| 11:00 | — | Jon-Eric Sullivan (MIA) | — | — | — |
| 11:30 | — | — | — | Ben Johnson (CHI) | — |
| 11:45 | — | — | — | Jeff Hafley (MIA) | — |
| 12:00 | Brett Veach (KC) | Adam Peters (WAS) | Jesse Minter (BAL) | Nick Caserio (HOU) | — |
| 12:30 | Andrew Berry (CLE) | — | Jason Licht (TB) | — | — |
| 1:00 | Brad Holmes (DET) | Dan Morgan (CAR) | Robert Saleh (TEN) | John Harbaugh (NYG) | Aaron Glenn (NYJ) |
| 1:15 | — | — | Monti Ossenfort (ARI) | — | Darren Mougey (NYJ) |
| 1:30 | — | — | — | — | Brandon Beane (BUF) |
| 1:45 | Brian Gutekunst (GB) | — | — | Todd Bowles (TB) | Joe Brady (BUF) |
| 2:00 | Dan Campbell (DET) | Dave Canales (CAR) | Mike LaFleur (ARI) | — | John Schneider (SEA) |
| 2:15 | Kevin Stefanski (ATL) | — | — | — | — |
| 2:45 | — | — | Howie Roseman (PHI) | — | — |
| 3:00 | — | Dan Quinn (WAS) | Nick Sirianni (PHI) | Duke Tobin (CIN) | — |
| 3:15 | — | — | — | — | Zac Taylor (CIN) |
| 4:30 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5:00 | Chris Ballard (IND) | — | — | — | — |
| 5:15 | — | — | — | Sean Payton (DEN) | — |
| 5:30 | John Lynch (SF) | — | — | George Paton (DEN) | Shane Steichen (IND) |
Notable Prospects
319 prospects have been invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.1 Among those invited are notable players such as Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love, Arvell Reese, and Sonny Styles.2 The combine will allow teams to evaluate these and other prospects through drills, interviews, and medical evaluations.
How to Watch
Live coverage of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine begins on February 26th on NFL Network and NFL+.2 Content will similarly be available on NFL+, including coverage of drills, press conferences, and analysis.