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Your Guide to Football Events: Camps, Combines and Showcases


Football events give college coaches a way to evaluate and interact with football prospects. Our guide explains everything you need to know about football recruiting events. Get insider tips from NCSA’s football experts and search our list of college football camps, combines and showcases below to find an event near you.  

Find football events near you

1361 results
IMG Academy
Calendar icon Jan 1, 2024 Dec 31, 2024
Bradenton, FL
Ages / Grade Level: 10yr – 18yr
Brigham Young University
Calendar icon Mar 20, 2024 Mar 20, 2024
Provo, UT
Ages / Grade Level: 9th – 12th
Division: NCAA FBS
$30
Brigham Young University
Calendar icon Mar 20, 2024 Mar 20, 2024
Provo, UT
Ages / Grade Level: 9th – 12th
Division: NCAA FBS
$30
University of Tennessee
Calendar icon Mar 22, 2024 Mar 23, 2024
Knoxville, TN
Ages / Grade Level: 9th – 12th
Division: NCAA FBS
$70
VTO Sports
Calendar icon Mar 23, 2024 Mar 23, 2024
Nashville, TN
Ages / Grade Level: 8th – 12th
$125

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3 types of football events 

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There are three main football recruiting events: camps, combines and showcases. These all play an important role in the recruiting process, but each has its own advantages to keep in mind.  

how to choose which football events to attend and when 

Every high school football player can find value in attending a camp, combine or showcase but you should be strategic in the ones you choose. The two most important questions to answer are: Why are you going and what is your desired outcome? 

Check out our recommendations for when to attend different types of football event:


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Insider tip: The cost of attending multiple football events can add up. Before camp season begins, consider building a budget to help choose the number of camps, showcases and combines you can (or should!) realistically attend. Talk with your NCSA Recruiting Coach to learn more about the football recruiting process.