Masters 1000Hard
Indian Wells
BNP Paribas Open 2026
Location
Indian Wells, United States
Dates
Mar 4 – Mar 15
Prize Money
$9,415,765
Draw Size
96 Singles / 32 Doubles
Prize Money Breakdown
| Round | Singles |
|---|---|
| Winner | $1,151,380 |
| Runner-up | $612,340 |
| Semifinal | $340,190 |
| Quarterfinal | $193,645 |
| R16 | $112,340 |
| R32 | $67,250 |
| R64 | $40,700 |
| R96 | $25,500 |
Ticket Prices
| Round | Section | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Early Rounds | Stadium 1 | $50 – $150 |
| Quarterfinal | Stadium 1 | $100 – $300 |
| Final | Stadium 1 | $175 – $500 |
Recent Champions
| Year | Singles Champion | Doubles Champions |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jannik Sinner | — |
| 2024 | Carlos Alcaraz | — |
| 2023 | Carlos Alcaraz | — |
Venue & Equipment
- Venue
- Indian Wells Tennis Garden
- Surface
- Hard (Outdoor)
- Ball
- Dunlop — Dunlop Fort All Court
- Ranking Points (W)
- 1000
- Established
- 1976
Typical Weather
27°C
Avg Temp
25%
Humidity
3mm
Rain
Hot desert climate, clear skies, very low humidity. Perfect tennis weather.
The Trophy
A distinctive glass and metal sculpture designed to reflect the desert landscape.
Ownership
Larry Ellison / IMG
Owned by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison since 2009. Operated by IMG.
Est. Appearance Fees
TOP 5$1,000,000 – $1,500,000
TOP 10$500,000 – $1,000,000
* Estimated ranges based on industry reporting. Actual fees are confidential.
Fan Guide
Grounds Pass Available$30–$50 general grounds admission
What's Included
- ✓Stadium 2, Stadium 3, and all outer courts
- ✓Practice court viewing
- ✓Fan village and sponsor activations
- ✓Access to all food vendors
Not Included
- ✗Stadium 1 (Indian Wells Tennis Garden)
Pro Tips
Indian Wells has some of the best practice court viewing in tennis — top players often practice on courts adjacent to the fan areas with no barriers. Arrive by 9am for morning practice. The BNP Paribas Fan Zone is free with any ticket.