Get ready, tennis fanatics! The BNP Paribas Open, widely revered as the sport's "Fifth Grand Slam," is set to electrify Indian Wells, California, and Tennis Channel is your exclusive U.S. passport to every thrilling moment. From the opening serve on March 4 to the championship points on March 15, fans will have unparalleled access to the game's biggest stars and rising talents.
Key Event Highlights
- Tennis Channel offers exclusive U.S. multi-platform coverage of the BNP Paribas Open from March 1-15.
- A star-studded 2026 player field includes Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic, Elena Rybakina, and the legendary Venus Williams.
- Coverage boasts an elite broadcast team with new addition Chris Eubanks, alongside Hall of Famers Lindsay Davenport and Jim Courier.
- Special programming like the Main Draw Reveal and the Eisenhower Cup mixed doubles exhibition ensures wall-to-wall tennis entertainment.
Indian Wells: The 'Fifth Grand Slam' Returns to Center Stage
This year's BNP Paribas Open promises to be a spectacle, drawing the biggest names in tennis to the desert. The 2026 roster is stacked, featuring defending champions Jack Draper (No. 15) and Mirra Andreeva (No. 8), alongside World No. 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka.
Who's Gracing the Courts?
Expect high-octane action with Novak Djokovic (No. 3), the 24-time Grand Slam champion, and Jannik Sinner (No. 2), a four-time major winner. Elena Rybakina (No. 3), the reigning 2026 Australian Open women's champion, will look to continue her dominant run. American favorites like two-time Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff (No. 4) and 2022 BNP Paribas Open champion Taylor Fritz (No. 7), the top-ranked American man, are also set to compete. Adding a touch of legend, former World No. 1 Venus Williams has received wild cards for both singles and doubles, partnering with Leylah Fernandez.
Your All-Access Pass: Tennis Channel's Unrivaled Coverage
Tennis Channel is once again delivering comprehensive, multi-platform coverage. Every single point from the tournament will be available across Tennis Channel, Tennis Channel 2, the Tennis Channel App, and tennischannel.com. Pre-round matches kick off March 1, leading into the main draw starting March 4.
Expert Voices from the Booth
The broadcast team is a formidable lineup, bringing championship experience and insightful analysis. Newly joining the network's roster is Chris Eubanks, who will make his debut at Indian Wells. He'll be joined by a stellar cast including former World No. 11 Sam Querrey, Hall of Famers Lindsay Davenport and Jim Courier, and two-time Grand Slam Doubles Champion Coco Vandeweghe. Veteran host Brett Haber will lead much of the coverage, supported by commentators like Chanda Rubin, Paul Annacone, Genie Bouchard, and Mark Petchey. Eubanks and Steve Weissman will anchor the daily morning show, Tennis Channel Live at the BNP Paribas Open, with Dani Klupenger and Prakash Amritraj taking over desk duties for afternoon and evening sessions.
Beyond the Main Courts: Special Events & Digital Deep Dives
For the first time ever, fans can watch the BNP Paribas Open Main Draw Reveal live from Stadium Plaza on Tennis Channel 2 and the Tennis Channel App, scheduled for March 2nd at 3pm PT/6pm ET. The popular Eisenhower Cup mixed doubles exhibition also returns on Tuesday, March 2nd, featuring eight elite ATP and WTA pairings. Tune in at 7pm PT/10pm ET to see stars like Rybakina, Fritz, Swiatek, Ruud, Andreeva, and Medvedev battle it out. Plus, Tennis Channel's new podcast, The Big T, will be on-site with hosts Brad Gilbert, Coco Vandeweghe, and Mark Petchey, releasing new episodes throughout the tournament, including a live broadcast after the men's singles final on March 15th.
Full Broadcast Schedule Highlights
- March 1-15: Exclusive U.S. coverage across Tennis Channel, Tennis Channel 2, Tennis Channel App.
- March 2: BNP Paribas Open Main Draw Reveal (3pm PT/6pm ET) and The Eisenhower Cup (7pm PT/10pm ET).
- March 4-15: Daily tournament matches and TC Live studio coverage.
- March 13: Men's Doubles Semifinals, Women's Singles Semifinals.
- March 14: Women's Doubles Final, Men's Singles Semifinals, Men's Doubles Final.
- March 15: Women's Singles Final, Men's Singles Final, The Big T Podcast Live.
Don't miss a moment of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open action! For more details and how to watch, visit tennischannel.com.
