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We’ve reached the Sunshine Swing as the 2026 tennis season rolls on, with Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open) officially underway, followed by the Miami Open. It marks the start of back-to-back ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 events, with the top stars in the sport hitting the courts.
Qualifications began on Sunday, March 1, and continue on Monday afternoon, before the unveiling of the official bracket later in the evening.
This year, the official bracket ceremony will be held at Indian Wells’ Stadium Plaza at 6:00 p.m. ET, with live coverage available on Tennis Channel 2 and live streaming on the Tennis Channel app.
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It marks the first time that television audiences in the United States will get to watch the draw live. Unfortunately, if you are outside of the United States, you will need to monitor official social media accounts for updates.
Oct 5, 2021; Indian Wells, CA, USA; General view of shops at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
World No. 1 and two-time Indian Wells champion Carlos Alcaraz is returning to the court after a hot 12-0 start to the year, which included his first Australian Open win to complete the Career Grand Slam, while women’s World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka continues to search for her first Indian Wells title.
How can you tune into the 2026 Indian Wells draw?
All of the information you need to catch the official unveiling of the tournament bracket can be seen below.
Mar 17, 2024; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) with the championship trophy after defeating Daniil Medvedev (RUS) in the men’s final of the BNP Paribas open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Date: Monday, March 2
Start Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Location: Indian Wells, California
Venue: Stadium Plaza at Indian Wells Tennis Garden
TV Info: Tennis Channel 2
Live Stream: Stream 1 | Stream 2
Indian Wells will run through Sunday, March 15, with the men’s singles final. The women’s final will be held one day prior, on Saturday, March 14.
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Qualifications began on Sunday, March 1, and continue on Monday afternoon, before the unveiling of the official bracket later in the evening.
This year, the official bracket ceremony will be held at Indian Wells’ Stadium Plaza at 6:00 p.m. ET, with live coverage available on Tennis Channel 2 and live streaming on the Tennis Channel app.
MORE: Daniil Medvedev stranded in Dubai, may miss Indian Wells
It marks the first time that television audiences in the United States will get to watch the draw live. Unfortunately, if you are outside of the United States, you will need to monitor official social media accounts for updates.
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Oct 5, 2021; Indian Wells, CA, USA; General view of shops at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
World No. 1 and two-time Indian Wells champion Carlos Alcaraz is returning to the court after a hot 12-0 start to the year, which included his first Australian Open win to complete the Career Grand Slam, while women’s World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka continues to search for her first Indian Wells title.
How can you tune into the 2026 Indian Wells draw?
All of the information you need to catch the official unveiling of the tournament bracket can be seen below.
— Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo TV (free trial) —
2026 Indian Wells draw and bracket ceremony
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Mar 17, 2024; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) with the championship trophy after defeating Daniil Medvedev (RUS) in the men’s final of the BNP Paribas open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Date: Monday, March 2
Start Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Location: Indian Wells, California
Venue: Stadium Plaza at Indian Wells Tennis Garden
TV Info: Tennis Channel 2
Live Stream: Stream 1 | Stream 2
Indian Wells will run through Sunday, March 15, with the men’s singles final. The women’s final will be held one day prior, on Saturday, March 14.
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