BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells 2026 – Tickets, parking, food and more

The BNP Paribas Open set a record for attendance in 2025, breaking the record that was set in 2024, and it’s looking like it could be broken again with what is coming in 2026.

The tournament hosted a crowd of 504,268 last year, topping the mark of 434,440 from the year previous. All the top players are expected to return, some additional food options will be added and an addition to the live music scene could bolster attendance even further.

The event remains the largest two-week combined WTA and ATP tournament outside of the four Grand Slams.

Here’s what you need to know before you go:

Where is the BNP Paribas Open played?

All matches will be played at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden: 78-200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells, Calif. 92210.

Will Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic be at the BNP?

All of the biggest stars in tennis are expected, the top 75 men and women in the world are on the entry list. That includes iconic 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the men’s draw, in addition to top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz, the 2026 Australian Open winner, and second-ranked Jannik Sinner, who missed last year’s event due to a suspension.

In the women’s draw, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka is expected to return, as is second-ranked Iga Świątek, and Americans Coco Gauff (ranked fourth), Jessica Pegula (fifth) and Amanda Anisimova (sixth). Third-ranked Elena Rybakina, the 2026 Australian Open winner and a 2023 BNP Paribas Open winner, is set to return as well.

Who are the defendng champions in Indian Wells?

Men’s singles final: Jack Draper def. Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2.

Women’s singles final: Mirra Andreeva def. Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3.

Doubles champions: Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic won the men’s doubles. Asia Muhammad and Demi Schuurs won the women’s doubles. And Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori won the mixed doubles.

How do I get Indian Wells tickets?

To purchase tickets online, visit https://bnpparibasopen.com/tickets/

To purchase tickets over the phone, call 1-800-999-1585 from Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Qualifying days (Sunday, March 1, Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3) are $10 admission with all proceeds going to benefit The Champions Volunteer Foundation. Parking is free during qualifying.

Is parking free at the BNP Paribas Open?

Yes. General and ADA parking off of Miles Avenue is free.

Valet parking is accessed from Washington Street through Gate 2 on the West side of the venue. This service is only available for Front Box and Club Suites Series ticket holders.

VIP Self-Park is accessed from Warner Trail through Gate 9 on the North side of the venue. This service is only available for Box Suites Series ticket holders.

Taxi, Uber, Lyft and Ride Share pick-up and drop-off areas are located at the North Gate entrance, accessible through Gate 10 off of Warner Trail. Bike parking is also available on the North and East Gate entrances, accessible through Gate 10 off of Warner Trail. 

What is the food like at the BNP Paribas Open?

The full food and beverage lineup at the 2026 BNP Paribas Open will feature more than 40 acclaimed vendors showcasing a full range of culinary excellence including world-class restaurants, premium beverage vendors, and local Coachella Valley favorites.

Sweetfin will make its debut at the event in 2026, with the Santa Monica-based chain serving up their California-inspired signature poke bowls in the Food Village.

Fans with a Stadium 1 ticket will be able to enjoy a new concession concept from Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, with the Seattle-based artisan cheesemaker bringing its award-winning mac and cheese, tomato cheddar soup and other classics for fans to enjoy throughout the two-week event.

Las Vegas-based Pacha Mamas rounds out the trio of new 2026 concessionaires, bringing their Peruvian rice bowls with freshly grilled meats and vegetables for an exciting new concession option in Stadium 2.

The famed Tennis Paradise Circle of Palms has undergone a significant upgrade in the heart of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and will serve as the home of the brand new Veroni Charcuterie and Champagne Lounge.

The new Circle of Palms will feature a two-story open-air structure with full food and beverage service for tennis fans to enjoy Veroni’s signature charcuterie as well as a curated selection of premium beverages.

The BNP Paribas Open will offer four full-service restaurants with Nobu Indian Wells, Ristorante Mamma Gina, and Molé Ingenious Mexican Kitchen returning in Stadium 2, as well as Porta Via in Stadium 1. Fan-favorite concessions like the award-winning MOTO Pizza and Puesto are back on the menu for 2026, as well as local Coachella Valley favorites like John’s and Chef Tanya’s Kitchen.

All hospitality programming at the BNP Paribas Open is created in partnership with Sodexo Live! – the official hospitality partner of the BNP Paribas Open. The full list of food and beverage vendors can be viewed on the tournament’s website.

Is the BNP Paribas Open on television?

Matches will be televised live on Tennis Channel. Matches are also streamed live on the Tennis TV app or via Tennis Channel Plus. Daily coverage will begin at 10 a.m. throughout the tournament starting on Wednesday, March 4, with Tennis Channel Live, following by live matches at 11 a.m. with the exception of Friday, March 13, which begins at 2 p.m.

Did I hear Abi Carter is playing a concert at the BNP Paribas Open this year?

Yes. Live music performances will keep fans entertained each day at the tournament’s Village Stage, located in the heart of the venue, between Stadiums 1 and 2.

American Idol winner Abi Carter will perform at the 2026 BNP Paribas Open, headlining a host of new events this year aimed at boosting the fan experience to the annual Indian Wells tennis tournament.

The recording artist from Indio will headline the Village Stage lineup with a live performance on March 4 at 4:30 p.m., before the first evening session of the tournament. The performance could be the first in a series of similar concerts from other artists moving forward at the tournament and will highlight what organizers believe will be an especially exciting opening week of the event.

Tournament mobile app

Live streaming of all main draw matches will be available via the Official BNP Paribas Open mobile app to fans on-site at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, as well as via Tennis Channel Plus, which will make all matches available on demand upon their conclusion. In addition, all ATP Tour matches will be available to live stream on the Tennis TV website and apps. International fans hoping to catch the action of the BNP Paribas Open can visit the tournament website for a full list of international broadcasters.

Andrew John covers the BNP Paribas Open for The Desert Sun and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at andrew.john@desertsun.com.

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