Indian Wells 2025: Dates, venue, top seeds, live broadcast & everything you need to know

The 2025 BNP Paribas Open, also hailed as the Indian Wells Open, is a premier tennis event that is set to take place from March 2 to March 16, 2025, at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California.

This marquee event is a part of both the ATP Tour Masters 1000 and the WTA 1000 series, marking it as one of the most significant events in professional tennis. This forthcoming event is set to feature both men's and women's singles competitions, attracting top tennis players from around the world.

Established in 1976, the BNP Paribas Open has grown into one of the most prestigious tennis events globally. It is very well known for high-quality competition and its role as a key stop on the ATP and WTA tours. The marquee event's location in Indian Wells is set to provide a unique setting, with the desert landscape offering a distinct backdrop for the event.

The 2025 Indian Wells is set to promise an exciting event, featuring top tennis talent from the tennis world. With its rich history, competitive draw, and significant prize money, it is a highlight of the tennis calendar. Whether watching from home or attending in person, fans can expect thrilling encounters and memorable moments throughout the game.

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When is Indian Wells 2025?

Qualifying for the 2025 BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells will start on Sunday 2 March with the main draw getting underway on Wednesday 5 March.

The tournament will come to a close on Sunday 16 March when both the men’s and women’s singles finals will take place. Day session matches are set to start at 19:00 UK time (11:00 local time), with night sessions getting underway at 02:00.

Where is the 2025 Indian Wells being held?

The BNP Paribas Indian Wells will return to Indian Wells Tennis Garden having hosted the tournament every year since its opening in 1974. The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is located near Palm Springs, California, in the Coachella Valley.

Schedule Highlights

• March 2-4: Qualifying rounds, 11:00 AM PST daily.
• March 5-13: Main draw early rounds, starting at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM PST.
• March 14: Quarterfinals day, with all ATP matches in one session.
• March 15: Semifinals.
• March 16: Doubles final and singles final.

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Who are the top seeds at Indian Wells 2025?

Women’s

1. Aryna Sabalenka
2. Iga Swiatek (POL)
3. Coco Gauff (USA)
4. Jessica Pegula (USA)
5. Madison Keys (USA)

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Men’s

1. Alexander Zverev (GER)
2. Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)
3. Taylor Fritz (USA)
4. Casper Ruud (NOR)
5. Daniil Medvedev

Who won Indian Wells in 2024?

• Men’s singles – Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)
• Women’s singles – Iga Swiatek (POL)
• Men’s doubles – Wesley Koolhof (NED) & Nikola Mektic (CRO)
• Women’s doubles – Hsieh Su-Wei (TPE) & Elise Mertens (BEL)

How to watch the Indian Wells 2025?

All coverage of the BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells will be available to watch exclusively on Sky Sports Tennis and Now TV.

• USA: Tennis Channel has full coverage.
• UK: Sky Sports Tennis channel.
• Canada: TSN for streaming and TV.
• India: SonyLIV streams all the action.
• Globally: ATP Tennis TV offers live streaming for subscribers, TSN will also offer the event for many regions.

How does the main draw work? 

The men's main draw will feature 96 players, a total consisting of 79 direct entrants, 12 qualifiers and five wildcards. The women's main draw will be contested by 96 players, a total made up of 76 direct entrants, 12 qualifiers and eight wildcards.