The 2026 Combine will be held in Indianapolis ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft in April
Eric Smith
The2026 NFL Scouting Combineis on deck.
The annual offseason event will take place from Monday to Sunday next week in Indianapolis, where the Combine has been held each year since 1987.
Here is key information on how to watch, daily schedules and players to watch:
HOW TO WATCH & STREAM
You watch watch or stream the NFL Combine on NFL Network and NFL+. This includes live press conferences, insider analysis and breakdowns of on-field drills. Coverage will be led by Rich Eisen and Daniel Jeremiah.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Each day will feature something unique in Indianapolis. Here's a day-by-day breakdown
Tuesday
Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz will speak at the podium Tuesday at 7 a.m. (PT), which is 10 a.m. (ET) in Indianapolis. The Bolts have a projected $80-plus millionin cap spaceand also have more than two dozen free agents from the 2025 roster.
There are no on-field workouts Tuesday but most coaches and GMs around the league will speak.
Wednesday
Player podiums begin Wednesday as defensive linemen and linebackers will speak to reporters in Indianapolis.
Thursday
On-field drills for defensive linemen and linebackers begin Thursday. They begin at noon (PT).
Defensive backs and tight ends will speak at the podium Thursday.
Friday
Defensive backs and tight ends hit the field for drills Friday beginning at noon (PT).
Quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs hit the media circuit for podiums on Friday.
Saturday
Quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs are up for on-field drills. They begin at 10 a.m. (PT).
Offensive linemen are the final group of podiums on Saturday.
Sunday
Offensive linemen are the final group of players for on-field drills Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. (PT).
PLAYERS TO WATCH
The Chargers hold theNo. 22 overall pickin the 2026 NFL Draft and are also slated to pick at Nos. 55 (second round) and 86 (third round).
Here are10 prospectsto keep an eye on as the Chargers prepare to descend on Indianapolis.
