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How to watch the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells: Schedule, where to stream free, channel and more

 

Carlos Alcaraz is one of many big names competing at the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells this March. Here's how you can catch every match. (REUTERS/Mohammed Salem)
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Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner. Aryna Sabalenka. Coco Gauff. These are just a few of the big names who will be competing this March at the 2026 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, CA. (And, proving she's not done yet, Venus Williams also nabbed a wild card spot at the tournament, too.) The hardcourt tennis competition, now in its 50th year, is one of the most popular and lucrative of the tennis season, with over $9 million in prize money up for grabs. The first round of play begins on March 4, and this year you can catch all the action on the court on the Tennis Channel. 

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, including streaming information and live broadcast schedule, and more.

Dates: March 4-15, 2026

Location: Indian Wells, CA

Channel: Tennis Channel

Streaming:Fubo, DirecTV, Tennis TV Premium + more 

The BNP Paribas Open runs from March 4-15, 2026. 

The 2026 BPN Paribas Open at Indian Wells will be be broadcast on The Tennis Channel. 

The Tennis Channel is available to stream on platforms like Fubo, DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV. 

All times Eastern. All listings below are will be on the Tennis Channel and the Tennis Channel app unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday, March 4

  • 1 - 2 p.m.: TC Live at the BNP Paribas Open

  • 2 p.m. through final match: Singles Early Rounds

  • 2 p.m. - 1 am: ATP & WTA Singles Early Rounds (Tennis Channel 2)

Thursday, March 5

  • 1 - 2 p.m.: TC Live at the BNP Paribas Open

  • 2 p.m. through final match: Singles Early Rounds

  • 2 p.m. - 1 am: ATP & WTA Singles Early Rounds (Tennis Channel 2)

Friday, March 6

  • 1 - 2 p.m.: TC Live at the BNP Paribas Open

  • 2 p.m. through final match: Singles Early Rounds

  • 2 p.m. - 1 am: ATP & WTA Singles Early Rounds (Tennis Channel 2)

Saturday, March 7

  • 1 - 2 p.m.: TC Live at the BNP Paribas Open

  • 2 p.m. through final match: Singles Early Rounds

  • 2 p.m. - 1 am: ATP & WTA Singles Early Rounds (Tennis Channel 2)

Sunday, March 8

  • 1 - 2 p.m.: TC Live at the BNP Paribas Open

  • 2 p.m. through final match: Singles Early Rounds

  • 2 p.m. - 1 am: ATP & WTA Singles Early Rounds (Tennis Channel 2)

Monday, March 9

  • 1 - 2 p.m.: TC Live at the BNP Paribas Open

  • 2 p.m. through final match: Singles Early Rounds

  • 2 p.m. - 1 am: ATP & WTA Singles Early Rounds (Tennis Channel 2)

Tuesday, March 10

  • 1 - 2 p.m.: TC Live at the BNP Paribas Open

  • 2 p.m. through final match: ATP & WTA Singles Round of 16, and Doubles

  • 2 - 6 pm: WTA Singles Round of 16 (Tennis Channel 2)

  • 9-11 p.m.: WTA Singles Round of 16 (Tennis Channel 2)

Wednesday, March 11

  • 1 -2 pm: TC Live at the BNP Paribas Open

  • 2 p.m. through final match: ATP & WTA Singles Round of 16, and Doubles Quarterfinals

  • 2 - 8 p.m.: ATP & WTA Singles Round of 16 (Tennis Channel 2)

Thursday, March 12

  • 1 -2 p.m.: TC Live at the BNP Paribas Open

  • 2 p.m. through final match: ATP & WTA Singles Quarterfinals, and Doubles

  • 2 -10 p.m.: ATP & WTA Singles Quarterfinals, and Doubles (Tennis Channel 2)

Friday, March 13

  • 1 - 2 pm: TC Live at the BNP Paribas Open

  • 2 - 6 p.m.: ATP Doubles Semifinals

  • 6 - 7 p.m.: TC Live at the BNP Paribas Open

  • 7 p.m. through final match: WTA Singles Semifinals

Saturday, March 14

  • 1 - 2 p.m.: TC Live at the BNP Paribas Open

  • 2 - 4 p.m.: WTA Doubles Final

  • 4 - 4:30 p.m.: TC Live at the BNP Paribas Open

  • 4:30 p.m. through final match: ATP Singles Semifinals & ATP Doubles Final

Sunday, March 15

  • 1 - 2 p.m.: TC Live at the BNP Paribas Open

  • 2 - 4 p.m,: WTA Singles Final

  • 4 - 6 p.m.: ATP Singles Final

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