The 2026 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden returns March 4–15, 2026 (with qualifiers in the days before), bringing two weeks of elite hard-court tennis to California.
Often called the “Fifth Grand Slam,” this combined ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event features:
- Defending men’s champion Jack Draper
- Defending women’s champion Mirra Andreeva
- Current top stars including Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek
- A confirmed wildcard appearance from Venus Williams
Here’s your complete 2026 global viewing guide.
Don’t miss our predictions for the final, Sinner vs Medvedev!
United States
The 2026 BNP Paribas Open is exclusively broadcast in the U.S. on Tennis Channel.
Linear TV
- Tennis Channel
- Tennis Channel 2
- Over 200 hours of live coverage from first ball to finals
Streaming Options
- Tennis Channel App & TennisChannel.com (with TV login)
- Amazon Prime Video (via Tennis Channel subscription add-on)
- Live TV streaming platforms that carry Tennis Channel:
- DIRECTV STREAM
- Fubo
- Sling TV (sports add-on)
U.S. viewers will not find Indian Wells on ESPN or NBC.
United Kingdom & Ireland
Linear TV
- Sky Sports Tennis (dedicated coverage throughout tournament)
Streaming
- NOW Sports Membership
- Sky Go (for subscribers)
Sky Sports continues to hold UK broadcast rights for ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 events.
Canada
Linear TV English Coverage
- TSN
Linear TV French Coverage
- TVA Sports
Streaming
- TSN+ for additional court coverage
TSN remains the primary Canadian rights holder for major ATP and WTA events.
Australia
Linear TV
- beIN SPORTS (via Foxtel)
Streaming
- beIN SPORTS CONNECT
- Kayo Sports
beIN SPORTS continues as Australia’s home of ATP Masters events.
India
Broadcast confirmations for 2026 indicate a combination of linear and digital platforms.
Linear TV
- Sports18 (ATP/WTA Masters coverage in recent seasons)
Streaming
- Tennis Channel International
- JioCinema (select events)
Indian broadcast allocations can shift annually — confirm locally before main draw begins.
Other Major Regions
| Region | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland | Sky Sports |
| France | Eurosport |
| Spain | Movistar+ |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport |
| Latin America | ESPN International |
| China | CCTV, iQIYI, Tencent |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN SPORTS |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport, Canal+ |
(Regional rights reflect 2026 confirmed or continuing agreements.)
Dedicated Tennis Streaming Services (Global Access)
Tennis TV
- Streams every ATP match live and on demand
- Covers all men’s matches at Indian Wells
- Does not include WTA matches
WTA TV
- Streams every main draw WTA match
- Operates worldwide except in U.S. and China
If you want full control over court selection, these are the most comprehensive options.
2026 BNP Paribas Open Schedule (All Times PT)
- Qualifying: March 2–3 (10:00 AM)
- Main Draw Begins: March 4 (11:00 AM sessions)
- Night Sessions: 6:00 PM start
- Doubles Final: March 14 (Not before 6:00 PM)
- Singles Finals: March 15 (Not before 2:00 PM)
Draw ceremony: March 2 (3:00 PM)
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