The NFL Draft is still close to two months away, but some fan bases have been looking ahead to the draft since December or earlier. After a long wait, the NFL Combine will offer the best look yet at the top players available in April.
While it wouldn’t be surprising to see some of the elite-level talent atop big boards sit out of drills at the combine, the weekend annually helps some prospects build their stock. Others, meanwhile, can raise more questions than answers about their NFL potential.
It was a year ago that South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori put on a show at the NFL Combine, proving to be every bit the athletic freak many were hoping to see. While it wasn’t enough to push him into the first round, his athleticism wasn’t worth overlooking: Emmanwori helped the Seahawks win a Super Bowl and looks like yet another young building block for their loaded defense.
The next Emmanwori could announce himself to the football world in Indianapolis this weekend.
Here’s what you need to know to watch the NFL Combine, including TV channel and live streams.
What channel is the NFL Combine on?
- TV channel: NFL Network
- Live stream: Fubo
The 2026 NFL Combine workouts and drills will air live on the NFL Network and can be streamed with Fubo, which offers a free trial.
The on-field portion of the NFL Combine will again be held at Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the Indianapolis Colts. The events begin with media availabilities for coaches and general managers on Tuesday, and players from each position group are also set to speak to the media the day before their on-field workouts.
NFL Combine schedule 2026
The 2026 NFL Combine’s on-field drills get underway on Thursday, Feb. 26 with the defensive linemen, linebackers and kickers, with the bulk of the skill position groups set to take the field on Saturday.
Thursday, Feb. 26
| Start tme (ET) | Group | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| 3 p.m. | Defensive linemen, linebackers, kickers | NFL Network, Fubo |
Friday, Feb. 27
| Start time (ET) | Group | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| 3 p.m. | Defensive backs, tight ends | NFL Network, Fubo |
Saturday, Feb. 28
| Start time (ET) | Group | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| 1 p.m. | Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs | NFL Network, Fubo |
Sunday, March 1
| Start time (ET) | Group | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| 1 p.m. | Offensive linemen | NFL Network, Fubo |
