The road to the 2026 NFL Draft is officially underway. More than 300 college football prospects have arrived at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, for the annual NFL Scouting Combine — one of the most electric weeks on the football calendar outside of the regular season. Running from Feb. 26 through March 1, the event hands NFL scouts and front offices their most thorough look yet at the next generation of talent, while giving fans a front-row seat to the drama.
This year’s prospect pool carries genuine star power. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza out of Indiana headlines the group, joined by Alabama’s Ty Simpson, Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia and Miami’s Carson Beck — four quarterbacks alone capable of turning heads before a single snap of the regular season.
Where to Watch the NFL Combine
All live coverage airs on the league’s dedicated network, with daily programming launching at 8 a.m. ET each morning. Cord-cutters have plenty of options — the combine streams live through DirecTV, Fubo TV, Hulu with Live TV, and NFL+, the official platform available starting at $7 per month. For those who prefer a purely digital experience, real-time results from every drill and evaluation are available directly through the league’s official website.
The Full Day-by-Day NFL Combine Schedule
The on-field action gets rolling Thursday, Feb. 26, at 3 p.m. ET and runs through Sunday, March 1. Here is how each day breaks down.
- Thursday, Feb. 26 — Defensive linemen and linebackers open the on-field festivities at 3 p.m. ET on NFL Network. The day also features Good Morning Football at 8 a.m. ET and NFL Combine Today at 2 p.m. ET, with encore airings running overnight at 8 p.m., 11 p.m., 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. ET.
- Friday, Feb. 27 — The spotlight shifts to defensive backs and tight ends, with the main broadcast beginning at 3 p.m. ET. Good Morning Football returns at 8 a.m. ET and NFL Combine Today airs again at 2 p.m. ET, with the same overnight encore lineup.
- Saturday, Feb. 28 — This is the day most fans circle. Quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs take center stage starting at 1 p.m. ET, making it arguably the most watched session of the entire week. NFL Combine Today airs at 12 p.m. ET, with Thursday and Friday encore sessions filling the morning hours.
- Sunday, March 1 — Offensive linemen close out the combine at 1 p.m. ET, with an encore at 5 p.m. ET. Replays of the quarterback and skill position workouts from Saturday air at 9 a.m. ET, wrapping up a stacked four-day slate.
Best Streaming Options Without Cable
For viewers who have cut the cord, DirecTV remains one of the most complete and flexible packages available. The league’s dedicated network is included in its Choice, Ultimate, and Premier tiers, with the Choice plan starting at $60 per month for the first month. New subscribers can also take advantage of a convenient five-day free trial, and every plan comes with unlimited cloud DVR access for all recorded shows. For those who only need combine coverage, NFL+ at $7 per month is still the most direct and affordable path for dedicated football fans.
What Is at Stake This Week
With the 2026 NFL Draft still weeks out, every 40-yard dash time, every rep on the bench press and every route run under the Lucas Oil Stadium lights carries real weight. For prospects on the draft bubble, a standout week in Indianapolis can be the difference between a first-round call and a tense waiting game. For the game’s most hyped names, it is a chance to cement their status and make a statement in front of every single team in the league at once.
Source: Yahoo Sports
