Everything you need to know about the 2026 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
Indian Wells dates
Main-draw competition at the BNP Paribas Open will take place March 4-15 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Palm Springs, California. Qualifying is March 1-3.
Indian Wells schedule
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
Mixed doubles: March 10-15
Indian Wells draw
The BNP Paribas Open draw ceremony for men’s and women’s singles is Monday, March 2 at 3:00 pm local time.
What is the prize money and ranking points distribution for the BNP Paribas Open?
The total prize money is $9,415,725.
Singles
Winner: $1,151,380 / 1000 points
Finalist: $612,340 / 650 points
Semi-finalist: $340,190 / 400 points
Quarter-finalist: $193,645 / 200 points
Round of 16: $105,720 / 100 points
Round of 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
Finalist: $247,870 / 600 points
Semi-finalist: $133,110 / 360 points
Quarter-finalist: $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 top seed; Mirra Andreeva is the defending champion.
Is Venus Williams playing the BNP Paribas Open?
Yes, Venus is playing in Indian Wells. She received a main-draw wild card.
Is Serena Williams playing the BNP Paribas Open?
No, Serena is not playing in Indian Wells. She is now eligible to play in WTA and ITF events but has not yet confirmed if and when she is returning to tennis.
Is Novak Djokovic playing the BNP Paribas Open?
Yes. Djokovic is already in California and will make his first appearance since finishing runner-up to Alcaraz at the Australian Open.
Who has 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