Why the BNP Paribas Open matters in 2026
The BNP Paribas Open runs in Indian Wells, United States from 4–15 Mar, played on medium-paced hard court. Bounces and pace sit between clay and grass, which rewards all-court players who can defend, attack and serve in roughly equal measure. It is a Masters 1000 / WTA 1000, the tier directly below the Slams and mandatory for the world top thirty outside of injury. The singles champion takes 1,000 ranking points, plus a prize pool that sits second only to the Slams.
First held in 1976, played at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The 2026 edition has wrapped. The full results sit below; the recap and the 2027 dates are above.
Jack Draper defends the men's title · Mirra Andreeva defends the women's title.