The Indian Wells Open is here! Tennishead provides all the key information.
The tournament marks the first ATP Masters 1000 event of the season alongside one of the biggest WTA 1000 tournaments of the year.
Often described as the unofficial fifth Grand Slam, Indian Wells consistently attracts strong fields and delivers standout performances.
Here is everything you need to know about the event, including the schedule, how to watch, and prize money.
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Indian Wells dates and location
The tournament will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden near Palm Springs, California, between Wednesday, March 4, and Sunday, March 15.
Indian Wells schedule
Here is the full schedule for the ATP and WTA events at Indian Wells over the next two weeks:
| Dates | Matches |
| March 4-5 | First round |
| March 6-7 | Second round |
| March 8-9 | Third round |
| March 10-11 | Fourth round |
| March 12 | Quarterfinals |
| March 13 | Women’s semifinals |
| March 14 | Men’s semifinals |
| March 15 | Men’s and women’s finals |
How to watch Indian Wells
Fans can watch live coverage of Indian Wells on Sky Sports Tennis in the United Kingdom and Tennis Channel in the United States.
Indian Wells seeding order
Here are the top eight seeds in the men’s and women’s draws at Indian Wells:
| Seeds | Men’s | Women’s |
| 1 | Carlos Alcaraz | Aryna Sabalenka |
| 2 | Jannik Sinner | Iga Swiatek |
| 3 | Novak Djokovic | Elena Rybakina |
| 4 | Alexander Zverev | Coco Gauff |
| 5 | Lorenzo Musetti | Jessica Pegula |
| 6 | Alex de Minaur | Amanda Anisimova |
| 7 | Taylor Fritz | Jasmine Paolini |
| 8 | Ben Shelton | Mirra Andreeva |
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Indian Wells prize money and ranking points
A total prize pool of US$9.42 million is available to the players at Indian Wells.
| Round | Prize Money (USD) | ATP | WTA |
| Champion | $1.15 million | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Final | $612,340 | 650 | 650 |
| Semifinal | $340,190 | 400 | 390 |
| Quarterfinal | $193,645 | 200 | 215 |
| Fourth round | $105,720 | 100 | 120 |
| Third round | $61,865 | 50 | 65 |
| Second round | $36,110 | 30 | 35 |
| First round | $24,335 | 10 | 10 |
Who won Indian Wells in 2025?
Jack Draper produced a dominant display to beat Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2 in the men’s singles final at Indian Wells last year.
Mirra Andreeva came from a set down to defeat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the women’s final.
