NFL Combine schedule: Dates/times of on-field drills, Lions media sessions

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 26: A general view of the NFL combine logo during the 2025 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 26, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The 2026 NFL Combine is technically already underway, but Tuesday really represents the first day in which media things are actually happening. The event kicks off with NFL coaches and general managers talking to the media, followed up on Wednesday with players stepping in front of the podium and answering questions.

For the people at home, the on-field portion begins on Thursday (2/26) and runs through Sunday (3/1) afternoon.

This post will break down all of the important things you need to follow along from home and outline the kind of coverage you can expect of the event all week.

When does the 2026 NFL Combine start?

It's already underway, but media responsibilities begin on Tuesday, and the on-field drills begin Thursday, February 26.

When will Lions GM Brad Holmes and HC Dan Campbell speak?

Both will talk to the media on Tuesday, February 24.

• Brad Holmes will talk at 1 p.m. ET
• Dan Campbell will talk at 2 p.m. ET

Media is also expected to meet with both offensive coordinator Drew Petzing and defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard later on Tuesday, although that media session is not expected to be live streamed or recorded.

What's the TV schedule for the 2025 NFL Combine:

• Thursday, February 26: 3-8 p.m. ET - NFL Network or NFL+
• Friday, February 27: 3-8 p.m. ET - NFL Network or NFL+
• Saturday, February 28: 1-8 p.m. ET - NFL Network or NFL+
• Sunday, March 1: 1-5 p.m. ET - NFL Network or NFL+

When will certain positions do their on-field drills?

Here's the order in which specific positions will participate in televised on-field drills:

• Thursday: DL + LB + ST
• Friday: TE + DBs
• Saturday: QB + WR + RB
• Sunday: OL

Who is participating in the 2026 NFL Combine?

You can find a full list of players who were invited here.

What is the full schedule for the 2026 NFL CombineTuesday, Feb. 24

• 1 p.m. ET - Lions GM Brad Holmes talks
• 2 p.m. ET - Lions coach Dan Campbell talks

Wednesday, Feb. 25

• 8 a.m. ET - 12 p.m. ET - DL + LBs + ST media sessions

Thursday, Feb. 26

• 9 a.m. ET - 12 p.m. ET - DBs + TEs media sessions
• 3 p.m. ET - DL + LB + ST On-field workouts - Televised on NFL Network/NFL+

Friday, Feb. 27

• 8 a.m. ET - 1:30 p.m. ET - QBs + WRs +RBs media sessions
• 3 p.m. ET - DBs + TEs on-field workouts - Televised on NFL Network/NFL+

Saturday, Feb. 28

• 10 a.m. ET - 12:30 p.m. ET - OL media sessions
• 1 p.m. ET - QBs + WRs + RBs on-field workouts - Televised on NFL Network/NFL+

Sunday, March 1

• 1 p.m. ET - OL on-field workouts - Televised on NFL Network /NFL+

Here's a more detailed look at the NFL Combine schedule:

The NFL Scouting Combine is well underway with the RB, QB & WRs due to arrive in at Lucas Oil Stadium.

PKs, DLs and LBs go through medicals today, studies and team interviews before media interviews and kicking workouts begin tomorrow.

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- AAW NFL (@AAW_NFL) February 24, 2026