- Indian Wells 2026: Wednesday March 4 to Sunday March 15
- Daily start time: 14:00 ET / 19:00 GMT / 6:00 AEDT (+1 day)
- FREE Trials: Tennis Channel via YouTube TV, Fubo (USA) / beIN Sport (AU)
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Watch Indian Wells 2026 live streamsas tennis’ unofficial fifth slam returns to the California desert for the biggest tournament of the season, beyond the four majors. It’s big, the action can’t be missed.
Alcaraz unsurprisingly starts as the man to beat. Fresh from winning the Australian Open to become the youngest male player to complete the career slam, the 23-year-old has a perfect record of 12-0 in 2026 after also claiming the title in Doha. Sinner has never won in Indian Wells, but is superb on hard courts, so would like to lay down a marker.
Keen to prove there is more to the ATP Tour than ‘Sincaraz’, Djokovic is seeking a record sixth Indian Wells title after taking Alcaraz all the way in the Aussie final. Draper returns to defend his title after 12 months plagued by injury problems since the Brit won his breakthrough tournament. Taylor Fritz leads the American attack with compatriots Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul, Learner Tien and Brandon Nakashima all seeded in California.
Sabalenka is 11-1 for the season, but that ‘1’ can cast a long shadow. The Belarusian was a break up in the final set of the Australian Open but fell apart when it meant the most to give Rybakina her first major since Wimbledon 2022. Rybakina is one of the few on tour who has the power game to match Sabalenka. Iga Świątek has had an inconsistent year, but the Pole is the best mover on tour and will be looking to get back into the winner’s circle.
Home hope Jessica Pegula will be hoping to back up a WTA 1000 win in Dubai in two weeks, with fellow Americans Coco Gauff and Amanda Anisimova also looking to impress in California.
How to watch Indian Wells 2026 tennis anywhere including worldwide TV channels, TV stations and all free live streams below.
How to watch Indian Wells 2026 for FREE
For tennis fans living in the US or Australia, you’re in luck – there are some FREE trial options to live stream Indian Wells 2026.
In the US it is Tennis channel is the exclusive home of Indian Wells 2026, which can be accessed directly or via ‘over the top’ streaming providers offering free trials, our favorites are:
Australians can also get a free trial thanks beIN Sports (7 days).
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Use a VPN to watch any Indian Wells 2026 stream
Indian Wells 2026 will be streamed worldwide, but what if you’re outside your usual country and can’t watch your home stream?
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How to watch Indian Wells 2026 live streams in USA
In the US, Indian Wells 2026 will be shown on the Tennis Channel.
A Tennis Channel subscription will then cost $109.99 per year or $11.99 per month. New subscribers can get their first year for $77 for a limited time.
Looking for an “over the top” streaming option that carries hundreds of other channels? The Tennis Channel is also available on YouTube TV, Sling TV and Fubo.
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How to watch Indian Wells 2026 live streams in UK
Sky Sports will broadcast Indian Wells 2026 in Great Britain. Specifically on the channels Sky Sports Tennis, Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Main Event.
Prices start at £20/month currently. But fans can also watch using one NOW Sports 24 hour pass which costs £14.99.
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How to watch Australian Open 2026 live streams in Australia
In Australia, the Indian Wells 2026 final is exclusive to beIN Sportwhich offers new users a 7-day FREE trial.
You can add beIN Sports to most existing TV packages, or you can sign up as a separate subscription. It costs AU$14.99 a month, or AU$149 if you pay for a year up front when the week-long trial ends.
As well as Indian Wells and other tennis tournaments, beIN Sports has the rights to plenty of football and other sports including La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Carabao Cup and EFL Championship football and rugby.
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How to watch Indian Wells 2026 live streams in Canada
Tennis fans in Canada can live stream Indian Wells 2026 on the TSN network of channels.
If you don’t have cable, the TSN Plus streaming service costs $8 a month or $80 each year.
Outside of Canada while Indian Wells is on? Simply use a VPN to see from abroad.
How to watch Indian Wells 2026 live streams in New Zealand
Disney+which carries ESPN content, is the Indian Wells 2026 television rights holder in New Zealand.
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How to watch Indian Wells 2026 live streams elsewhere
In the Middle East, beIN Sports has tennis live streams. In Africa, Canal+ and SuperSport are places to go, depending on your country.
In India and the subcontinent it is Fancode, while Youku in China and UNEXT in Japan are the most prominent broadcasters in Asia.
A handy list of TV stations from around the world is provided by tournament organizers here.
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Indian Wells 2026 Q&A
Who are the Indian Wells 2026 seeds?
Indian Wells 2026 seed
Men’s seed
1. Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)
2. Jannik Sinner (ITA)
3. Novak Djokovic (SRB)
4. Alexander Zverev (GER)
5. Lorenzo Musetti (ITA)
6. Alex de Minaur (ESP)
7. Taylor Fritz (USA)
8. Ben Shelton (USA)
9. Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN)
10. Alexander Bublik (KAZ)
11. Daniil Medvedev
12. Jakub Menšík (CZE)
13. Casper Ruud (NOR)
14. Jack Draper (GBR)
15. Flavio Cobolli (ITA)
16. Karen Khachanov
17. Andrey Rublev
18. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (ESP)
19. Francisco Cerúndolo (ARG)
20. Luciano Darderi (ITA)
21. Frances Tiafoe (USA)
22. Jiří Lehečka (CZE)
23. Tommy Paul (USA)
24. Valentin Vacherot (MON)
25. Learner Tien (USA)
26. Arthur Rinderknech (FRA)
27. Cameron Norrie (GBR)
28. Brandon Nakashima (USA)
29. Tomás Martín Etcheverry (USA)
30. Arthur Fils (FRA)
31. Corentin Moutet (FRA)
32. Ugo Humbert (FRA)
Women’s seeds
1. Aryna Sabalenka
2. Iga Świątek (POL)
3. Elena Rybakina (KAZ)
4. Coco Gauff (USA)
5. Jessica Pegula (USA)
6. Amanda Anisimova (USA)
7. Jasmine Paolini (ITA)
8. Mirra Andreeva
9. Elina Svitolina (UKR)
10. Victoria Mboko (CAN)
11. Ekaterina Alexandrova
12. Belinda Bencic (SUI)
13. Karolina Muchová (CZE)
14. Linda Nosková (CZE)
15. Madison Keys (USA)
16. Naomi Osaka (Japan)
17. Clara Tauson (DEN)
18. Iva Jovic (USA)
19. Liudmila Samsonova
20. Emma Navarro (USA)
21. Diana Schneider
22. Elise Mertens (BEL)
23. Anna Kalinskaya
24. Zheng Qinwen (CHN)
25. Emma Raducanu (GBR)
26. Jeļena Ostapenko (LAT)
27. Leylah Fernandez (CAN)
28. Marta Kostyuk (UKR)
29. Maya Joint (AUS)
30. Wang Xinyu (CHN)
31. Alexandra Eala (PHL)
32. Maria Sakkari (GRE)
Who are the recent Indian Wells champions?
Recent Indian Wells Champions
men’s champions
2025 – Jack Draper (GBR)
2024 – Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)
2023 – Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)
2022 – Taylor Fritz (USA)
2021 – Cameron Norrie (GBR)
2020 – N/A
2019 – Dominic Thiem (AUT)
2018 – Juan Martín del Potro (ARG)
2017 – Roger Federer (SUI)
2016 – Novak Djokovic (SRB)
Women’s champions
2025 – Mirra Andreeva
2024 – Iga Świątek (POL)
2023 – Elena Rybakina (KAZ)
2022 – Iga Świątek (POL)
2021 – Paula Badosa (ESP)
2020 – N/A
2019 – Bianca Andreescu (CAN)
2018 – Naomi Osaka (JPN)
2017 – Elena Vesnina
2016 – Victoria Azarenka
What is the schedule for Indian Wells 2026?
Schedule
March 1-3: Qualification
March 4-5: Round 1
March 6-7: Round 2
March 8-9: Round 3
March 10-11: Round 4 (Round of 16)
March 12: Quarterfinals
March 13: Women’s semi-finals
March 14: Men’s semi-finals
March 15: Women’s and Men’s Singles Finals
What are the daily tee times for the Australian Open 2026?
Day session
From 14:00 ET / 11:00 PT (local time) 19:00 GMT / 06:00 AEDT (+1 day)
Evening session
From 20:00 ET / 17:00 PT / 1:00 GMT (+1 day) / 12:00 AEDT (+1 day)
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