NFL Scouting Combine 2026
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
Expected Attendance: 5,000+ media and scouts, 50,000+ fans
Official Website →The NFL's annual talent showcase where top college football prospects are evaluated by all 32 NFL teams. Open events allow fans to watch drills at Lucas Oil Stadium. Downtown buzzes with sports media and football insiders.
Insider Tips
Where to Eat & Drink
Our picks for NFL Scouting Combine 2026 attendees
Harry & Izzy's
Steakhouse / American
“St. Elmo's more casual sister restaurant — same ownership, same famous shrimp cocktail, easier to get a table”
153 S Illinois St
🚶 8 min walk from Lucas Oil Stadium
American / Bar Food
“Massive menu, strong drinks, open late — the go-to post-event hangout for convention crowds”
201 S Meridian St
🚶 5 min walk from Lucas Oil Stadium
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Steakhouse
“Sizzling butter steaks served at 500 degrees — a reliable upscale option steps from the Convention Center”
45 S Illinois St
Spoke & Steele
New American
“Craft cocktails and elevated American fare inside Le Meridien hotel — sophisticated but not stuffy”
123 S Illinois St
🚶 8 min walk from Lucas Oil Stadium
St. Elmo Steak House
Steakhouse
“World-famous shrimp cocktail that'll clear your sinuses — an Indianapolis institution since 1902”
127 S Illinois St
🚶 8 min walk from Lucas Oil Stadium
Weber Grill Restaurant
American / BBQ / Grill
“Everything cooked on Weber kettle grills — great steaks, burgers, and ribs right on Monument Circle”
10 N Illinois St
Neighborhoods to Explore
Where to Stay
Convention hotels with skywalk access to downtown venues
Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites
“On the corner of Illinois and Market — walking distance to everything downtown”
120 W Market St
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
“Connected to Convention Center via skywalk — revolving rooftop restaurant with city views”
1 S Capitol Ave
🚶 Connected via skywalk from Convention Center
JW Marriott Indianapolis
“Largest hotel in Indiana — connected to the Convention Center via skywalk”
10 S West St
🚶 Connected via skywalk from Convention Center
The Westin Indianapolis
“Connected to Convention Center and 200+ venues via the downtown skywalk system”
241 W Washington St
🚶 Connected via skywalk from Convention Center
Embassy Suites Downtown
“All-suite hotel with free cooked-to-order breakfast and evening reception — great value for families”
110 W Washington St
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
Crowne Plaza Union Station
“Sleep in a converted Pullman train car inside historic Union Station — connected to Convention Center via skybridge”
123 W Louisiana St
🚶 Connected via skybridge from Convention Center
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
“Solid convention hotel adjacent to Lucas Oil Stadium and connected to the Convention Center”
350 W Maryland St
🚶 5 min walk from Convention Center
Omni Severin Hotel
“Historic luxury hotel across the street from Union Station — a downtown Indy landmark since 1913”
40 W Jackson Pl
🚶 5 min walk from Convention Center
The Alexander
“Boutique art hotel in the Autograph Collection — modern design, walkable to everything downtown”
333 S Delaware St
🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center
Bottleworks Hotel
“Stunning boutique hotel in the restored 1930s Coca-Cola bottling plant — rated #1 boutique hotel in the US”
850 Massachusetts Ave
🚶 15 min walk from Convention Center
Parking
Capitol Commons Garage
“Closest garage to the Convention Center — but you'll pay for the convenience”
20 N Capitol Ave
🚶 8 min walk from Lucas Oil Stadium
Plaza Park Garage
“Good value for Convention Center and Lucas Oil events — cheaper than Capitol Commons”
30 S Missouri St
🚶 3 min walk from Lucas Oil Stadium
Circle Centre Mall Garage
“Best value downtown parking — $2 for up to 3 hours, connected to Circle Centre Mall and skywalk system”
48 W Maryland St
🚶 10 min walk from Lucas Oil Stadium
Pan Am Plaza Garage
“Large garage between the Convention Center and Lucas Oil — entrances on Capitol Ave and Illinois St”
201 S Capitol Ave
🚶 3 min walk from Lucas Oil Stadium
Virginia Avenue Garage
“Skywalk-connected to Gainbridge Fieldhouse — solid option for Pacers games and events”
155 S Delaware St
🚶 10 min walk from Lucas Oil Stadium
Union Station Garage
“Best daily rates near the Convention Center — max $18 for 24 hours”
301 S Meridian St
🚶 5 min walk from Lucas Oil Stadium
Blue Garage (Circle Centre)
“South entrance to Circle Centre — escalator access to the mall and skywalk system”
26 W Georgia St
🚶 8 min walk from Lucas Oil Stadium
Express Park Garage
“24/7 garage right on Pennsylvania Street — early bird rate $15 if you enter before 9 AM”
20 N Pennsylvania St
Market District Garage
“One of the cheapest garages downtown — $8 max daily rate”
101 N New Jersey St
Market Tower Garage
“Central downtown garage steps from Monument Circle — $24 max daily”
139 N Illinois St
Washington Street Garage
“Skybridge to JW Marriott — great for Victory Field and Convention Center west side”
401 W Washington St
🚶 10 min walk from Lucas Oil Stadium