Everything you need to know about the 2026 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
Indian Wells Days
The main-draw tournament at the BNP Paribas Open will be held March 4-15 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Palm Springs, California. Eligibility is March 1-3.
Indian Wells program
Singles
Women’s qualifying: March 1-3
Men’s qualifying: March 2-3
Eisenhower Cup: March 3
Women’s singles: March 4-15
Men’s singles: March 4-15
Women’s doubles: March 5-14
Men’s doubles: March 8-14
Combined twice: March 10-15
Indian Wells draws
The BNP Paribas Open men’s and women’s singles draws are on Monday, March 2 at 3:00 pm local time.
What is the prize money and distribution of ranking points for the BNP Paribas Open?
The total prize money is $9,415,725.
Singles
Winner: $1,151,380 / 1000 points
Final: $612,340 / 650 points
Semi-Final: $340,190 / 400 points
Quarter-final: $193,645 / 200 points
Round 16: $105,720 / 100 points
Round 32: $61,865 / 50 points
Second round: $36,110/30 points
First Round: $24,335/10 points
Doubles (per team)
Winner: $468,200 / 1000 points
Final: $247,870 / 600 points
Semi-Finals: $133,110 / 360 points
Quarter-final: $66,570 / 180 points
Second Round: $35,700/90 points
First Round: $19,510 / 0 points
Who are the top seeds and defending champions?
Carlos Alcaraz is the top seed on the men’s side; Jack Draper is the defending champion. Aryna Sabalenka is the WTA’s top seed; Mirra Andreeva is the defending champion.
Is Venus Williams playing the BNP Paribas Open?
Yes, Venus is playing in Indian Wells. You got the main-draw card.
Is Serena Williams playing the BNP Paribas Open?
No, Serena is not playing in Indian Wells. She is now eligible to play in the WTA and ITF events but has yet to confirm when and if she will return to tennis.
Is Novak Djokovic playing the BNP Paribas Open?
Yes. Djokovic is already in California and will be making his first appearance since finishing second to Alcaraz at the Australian Open.
Who has the wild cards for the BNP Paribas Open?
ATP: Gael Monfils, Rafael Jodar, Michael Zheng, Martin Damm Jr., Zachary Svajda
WTA: Venus Williams, Bianca Andreescu, Sloane Stephens, Donna Vekic, Jennifer Brady, Lilli Tagger, Katie Volynets, Alycia Parks
