The Indian Wells 2025 ATP event, officially known as the BNP Paribas Open, is one of the biggest tennis tournaments outside the Grand Slams. It’s a Masters 1000 event but sometimes called the “fifth Grand Slam,” and one of our favorite tournaments of the year.
Here’s some useful information and tips for the Indian Wells ATP in March 2025.
When Does It Happen?
The 2025 BNP Paribas Open runs from March 2 to March 16 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA. Qualifying rounds kick off on 2-4 March, with the main draw starting on 5th March. The men’s singles final is set for Sunday, March 16.
When Is the Draw?
The draw for the main event will take place on Monday, March 3rd, 2025, at 15:00 PST (or at midnight CET). This is when we’ll find out the matchups for the 96-player singles field.
Prize Money
The total prize money for the 2025 event hasn’t been fully confirmed yet, we will update here once we have the complete numbers. Based on recent years, it’s expected to be around $9 million for the ATP side, and the same for the women’s event.
In 2024, the singles champion took home $1,100,000, with the runner-up earning $585,000. Early-round players and qualifiers also get a solid payout, with first-round losers in the main draw earning about $30,000 last year. Expect slightly higher figures for 2025.
Check prize money for all tournaments.
Players to Watch
The Indian Wells ATP field usually always attracts the best in the game. Top stars confirmed for 2025 include:
- Novak Djokovic: One of few legends still playing, chasing a record sixth title at Indian Wells.
- Carlos Alcaraz: The defending champion, looking to repeat his 2023 and 2024 victories.
- Alexander Zverev: World No. 2 and a consistent contender. Still without a Slam though…
- Taylor Fritz: The 2022 champion and the American hope.
Young talents like Jakub Mensik and Alex Michelsen joining the mix. Also looking forward to see Matteo Berrettini, Jack Draper and Arthur Fils. Other big names expected include Alex de Minaur, Andrey Rublev, and Casper Ruud.
For the WTA we’ll also see most of the top ranked players including world no 1 Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, recent Australian Open champion Madison Keys and Coco Gauff.
Jannik Sinner Missing Out
One big absence this year is of course Jannik Sinner, the 2025 Australian Open champ. He’s serving a 3 month ban for his recent doping saga and will miss all tournaments ahead of the Rome Masters.
Favorites to Win
With Sinner out, the favorites shift slightly:
- Carlos Alcaraz: As defending champ, his speed and power on hard courts make him a top pick.
- Novak Djokovic: His experience and 50-9 record at Indian Wells are hard to beat. Will he remain injury free though?
- Alexander Zverev: A deep run is likely if he brings his A-game.
The Venue
The tournament takes place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, a world-class facility in Indian Wells, California. It features 29 hard courts, including Stadium 1 (16,100 seats, the second-largest tennis stadium globally) and Stadium 2 (8,000 seats). Located in the Coachella Valley near Palm Springs, it’s a scenic desert spot perfect for tennis.
Defending Champion
Carlos Alcaraz is the man to beat. The young Spaniard won in 2024 (and in 2023), beating Daniil Medvedev 7-6, 6-1 in the final. Can he make it three in a row in 2025?
Iga Swiatek is the defending women’s champion as she captured the Indian Wells title last year without dropping a set, joining a great team of players to have won two Indian Wells titles.
Schedule Highlights
- March 2-4: Qualifying rounds, 11:00 AM PST daily.
- March 5-13: Main draw early rounds, starting at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM PST.
- March 14: Quarterfinals day, with all ATP matches in one session.
- March 15: Semifinals.
- March 16: Doubles final and singles final.
Gates open at 10:00 AM daily for day sessions and 4:30 PM for evening sessions.
Where to Watch on TV
Where to watch it live?
- USA: Tennis Channel has full coverage.
- UK: Sky Sports Tennis channel.
- Canada: TSN for streaming and TV.
- India: SonyLIV streams all the action.
- Globally: ATP Tennis TV offers live streaming for subscribers, TSN will also offer the event for many regions.
Check local listings for exact times, as matches run from morning to late evening local time.
Check also our tips for visiting the ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells.
Start of the Sunshine Double
Indian Wells is the first ATP Masters 1000 event of the year and part of the “Sunshine Double” alongside the Miami Open.
Anyone wants to place a wager on the event, read our betting guide for the Indian Wells.
Mark your calendars for March 2-16, 2025!
