There is very little left until the start of the BNP Paribas Open 2026, first Masters 1000 of ATP season, scheduled March 4-15 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, in the Californian desert. The tournament will bring together the circuit's top players: Carlos Alcaraz, undefeated in 2026 after successes at the Australian Open and the Qatar Open, and Jannik Sinner, determined to regain confidence after some setbacks. Also noteworthy is the return of Lorenzo Mustetti, ready to return to the forefront after the injury suffered in Australia, while the scoreboard also features Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, alex deminaur, Felix Auger Aliassime, and to the strong US contingent with Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz e Tommy paulAll the best Italians will be present, ready to compete on the Californian hard courts in one of the most prestigious and followed tournaments on the circuit.
Indian Wells: when are the draws and the schedule?
Il main draw draw will be held Monday, March 2nd from 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM local timeIn Italy, thanks to the +9 hour time difference, the ceremony will be visible between midnight and 1:00 AM on the night between March 2nd and 3rd, revealing possible clashes between the circuit's big names.
Le qualifications will start on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd March, while the main draw will get underway Wednesday, March 4th with the first round matchesThe top seeds will enter the game from the second round, starting on Friday, March 6, thanks to the usual bye reserved for the higher-ranked players. final The singles final is scheduled for Sunday 15 March at 23:00 PM local time, corresponding to 14:00 PM in Italy, while the doubles final will be played on Saturday 14 March during the night hours in Italy.
Prize money and ATP points at Indian Wells 2026
The BNP Paribas Open 2026 offers a jackpot overall about 9,4 millions of dollars, confirming itself as one of the richest and most prestigious tournaments on the ATP circuit. For the men's singles, the vincitore receive about 1,15 millions of dollars e 1.000 ATP points, while the finalist will collect approximately $610 and 650 points. The semifinalists will earn around 340 thousand dollars and 400 points, while those who stop at quarters will take home approximately $194 and 200 points. eighths of final are worth approximately 106.000 dollars and 100 ATP points, the third round about 62 thousand dollars and 50 points, the second round about 36 thousand dollars and 30 points, while those who exit at first round will receive approximately $24 and 10 points.
Where to watch Indian Wells, the first Masters 1000 of 2026
The tournament will be broadcast on live streaming on TennisTv, as well as on TV and streaming on Sky e NowUpdates and highlights will be available on the official BNP Paribas Open YouTube channels and social media.
