The 2027 BNP Paribas Open, commonly known as Indian Wells, takes place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California from Sunday 28 February to Sunday 14 March 2027. It is the first combined ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event of the tennis season, attracting the world’s top men’s and women’s players for two weeks of hard-court competition in the Coachella Valley. Indian Wells is widely regarded as the most prestigious tennis tournament outside the four Grand Slams, often nicknamed Tennis Paradise.
What is the BNP Paribas Open?
The BNP Paribas Open is a combined ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tournament, the highest mandatory tier of tour event below the Grand Slams. Both men’s and women’s draws feature 96 players, allowing more early-round matches and opportunities for qualifiers and wildcards than a typical Masters tournament. Winners earn 1,000 ATP or WTA ranking points, with substantial points also on offer through the later rounds.
The tournament is played on outdoor Plexipave hard courts across a sprawling tennis complex that includes Stadium 1 (capacity 16,100, the second-largest tennis-specific stadium in the world after the US Open’s Arthur Ashe Stadium), Stadium 2 and multiple show courts and practice courts. The scale of the venue and the consistent spring sunshine have helped grow Indian Wells into one of the most attended tennis events outside the Grand Slams.
When is the BNP Paribas Open 2027?
Main draw play runs from Sunday 28 February to Sunday 14 March 2027. Qualifying matches take place in the days leading into the main draw, with the first round typically completed across the opening weekend. The women’s singles final is scheduled for Saturday 13 March 2027 and the men’s singles final for Sunday 14 March 2027. Day sessions at Stadium 1 begin at around 11am Pacific Time, with evening sessions from 7pm on the feature court throughout the tournament.
Where is the BNP Paribas Open 2027?
The Indian Wells Tennis Garden sits in the Coachella Valley of southern California, roughly two hours by road east of Los Angeles and 20 minutes from Palm Springs. The complex opened in 2000 under the vision of Charlie Pasarell and was acquired in 2009 by Oracle founder Larry Ellison, whose investment expanded the stadiums, practice facilities, food courts and fan amenities into what is now a model tennis venue. The venue’s 16 courts and 16,100-seat Stadium 1 make it one of the largest tennis complexes in the world by capacity.
Key Contenders
Carlos Alcaraz enters the 2027 event as one of the most successful modern Indian Wells champions, having won the men’s title in 2023 and 2024. Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz and Daniil Medvedev are also among the top men’s contenders. Sinner’s hard-court form, anchored by his Australian Open titles, makes him a leading contender for the BNP Paribas Open.
On the women’s side, Iga Swiatek is a multiple recent Indian Wells champion and one of the most consistent hard-court players of her generation. Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula head the other top contenders. The 96-player draw gives lower-seeded players a realistic opening-round path, and the two-week format rewards players who can maintain form across multiple matches on hard courts.
How to Watch
In the United States, the BNP Paribas Open is broadcast on Tennis Channel and ESPN (via ESPN+) throughout the tournament, with Tennis Channel providing the bulk of early-round coverage and ESPN covering the later rounds and finals. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports holds the rights alongside streaming via NOW. Tennis TV offers a worldwide direct-to-consumer option for ATP matches. In Canada, TSN and Sportsnet share coverage, in Australia beIN Sports carries the tournament, and in Europe Eurosport, DAZN and selected national broadcasters share the rights.
History and Records
The BNP Paribas Open traces its origins to 1974 as an ATP tournament held in Tucson, Arizona, eventually moving to Indian Wells in 1987 and becoming a combined event from 1989. Roger Federer holds the record for most men’s singles titles at Indian Wells with five. Novak Djokovic also has five titles, while Rafael Nadal won three. On the women’s side, Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams and Iga Swiatek are among the multiple champions. The 2001 women’s final was overshadowed when Serena Williams faced her sister Venus, an episode that led to a 14-year boycott of the tournament by Serena.
Tickets and Attendance
Tickets for the BNP Paribas Open are sold through the tournament’s official box office and Ticketmaster. Grounds passes for the early rounds range from around 40 to 90 US dollars and give access to all outer courts plus selected show-court sessions. Stadium 1 reserved seating for semi-finals and finals ranges from approximately 150 to 900 US dollars, with premium suites and hospitality considerably higher. The tournament consistently draws crowds of more than 450,000 across its two weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Indian Wells 2027 start?
Sunday 28 February 2027, with the main draw running through to Sunday 14 March 2027.
Where is the BNP Paribas Open held?
Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California, in the Coachella Valley.
How can I watch the BNP Paribas Open?
On Tennis Channel and ESPN+ in the United States, Sky Sports in the UK, and Tennis TV internationally.
Who won the last BNP Paribas Open?
The champions from the 2026 edition of Indian Wells return to defend their men’s and women’s singles titles.