Indian Wells 2026: Full draw, schedule, and seeds for the BNP Paribas Open. Follow Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, and defending champs Jack Draper and Mirra Andreeva.
The “Sunshine Swing” is officially underway. From March 1 to March 15, the eyes of the sporting world are on Indian Wells, USA. As of today, Wednesday, March 4, the qualifying rounds are complete, and the main draw begins with 96 of the world’s best players vying for 1,000 ranking points.
2026 Title Contenders & Defending Champs
The fields are wide open as the next generation of superstars looks to defend their breakthrough 2025 titles against the returning world number ones.
- Men’s Favorite: World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz returns to reclaimed his desert crown, but all eyes are on defending champion Jack Draper, who stunned the field last year.
- Women’s Favorite: World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka headlines the draw, but she faces a massive challenge from 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva, the defending champion and youngest-ever WTA 1000 winner at this venue.
The 2026 Tournament Schedule
| Date | Round |
| March 4 – 5 | Men’s & Women’s Singles First Round |
| March 6 – 7 | Second Round (Seeded players enter the draw) |
| March 8 – 9 | Third Round |
| March 10 – 11 | Round of 16 & Quarter-finals |
| March 13 | Women’s Singles Semi-finals |
| March 14 | Men’s Singles Semi-finals / Doubles Finals |
| March 15 | Men’s & Women’s Singles Finals |
Key Tournament Facts
- Surface: Slow Hard Court (known for high bounce and gritty texture).
- Seeds: 32 seeds in both draws. All receive a first-round bye.
- Ranking Points: Winners in both the ATP and WTA draws receive 1,000 points.
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