The NFL announced a decision on the future of the Scouting Combine on Wednesday evening.
The annual NFL Scouting Combine has long been held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The NFL Scouting Combine has been mentioned as a possible moving around candidate, similar to the NFL Draft, which used to be held in New York City, but has since visited several different NFL cities, including Green Bay, Nashville, Las Vegas and others.
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Should the NFL Scouting Combine follow a similar path?
The NFL has considered it. However, the league finalized its decision for 2027 and ’28 on Wednesday night.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 28: Scouts look on as a player runs the 40-yard dash during the 2012 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
The NFL Scouting Combine will be held in Indianapolis in 2027 and ’28, too.
“As Indianapolis has grown, so has the NFL Scouting Combine,” Colts chief operating officer Pete Ward said in a statement. “For more than three decades, Indy has proven to be the best host city, efficiently moving prospects, team owners, coaching staff, medical personnel, and national media seamlessly through the city. The Colts and the Irsay family are grateful to the NFL for their continued confidence in our city’s ability.”
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The NFL is excited, as well.
“Indianapolis and the NFL Combine have built a proud legacy together, and we’re pleased to extend our partnership with Visit Indy, the Colts and the local community,” said Peter O’Reilly, the NFL’s executive vice president, club business, international and league events. “For over three decades, Indy has delivered an exceptional environment for our football evaluation operations, and we’re excited to continue improving the prospect and club experience while enhancing the fan moments that create opportunities for tens of thousands to engage with the league’s future stars.”
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