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How to watch Indian Wells 2026: Live Streams & TV Channels for ATP and WTA 1000 tennis
The 'unofficial fifth slam' returns to California, with Alcaraz, Sinner, Sabalenka, Swiatek and Gauff in the draw
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Indian Wells 2026: Wednesday, March 4 to Sunday, March 15
Daily start time: 2pm ET / 7pm GMT / 6am AEDT (+1 day)
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Watch Indian Wells 2026 live streams, as 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 unmissable.
The biggest names will be there, too, with Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic for the men, and Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina for the women, all confirmed participants, plus defending champions Jack Draper and Mirra Andreeva.
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 12-0 record in 2026 after also taking the title in Doha. Sinner has never won at Indian Wells, but is superb on hard courts, so will want to lay down a marker.
Keen to prove there's more to the ATP Tour than 'Sincaraz', Djokovic is seeking a record sixth Indian Wells title after taking the Alcaraz all the way in the Aussie final. Draper returns to defend his title after 12 months beset by injury problems since the Brit won his breakthrough tournament. Taylor Fritz spearheads the American charge 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' may cast a long shadow. The Belarusian was a break up in the final set of the Australian Open but fell apart when it mattered most to give Rybakina her first major since Wimbledon 2022. Rybakina is one of the few on tour to have the power game to match Sabalenka. Iga Świątek has been inconsistent for a year, but the Pole is the best mover on tour and will look to get back in the winner's circle.
Home hopeful Jessica Pegula will hope to back up a WTA 1000 victory in Dubai two weeks, with fellow Americans Coco Gauff and Amanda Anisimova also looking to impress in California.
Here's how to watch the Indian Wells 2026 tennis from anywhere, including worldwide TV channels, broadcasters and any free live streams below.
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The Indian Wells 2026 is being streamed all over the world, but what if you are outside your usual country and can't watch your home stream?
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Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, Nord VPN is our favorite.
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Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch the You Tube TV stream, select 'US' from the listed countries.
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Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to You Tube TV's website and tune into Indian Wells 2026.
How to watch Indian Wells 2026 live streams in the US
In the US, Indian Wells 2026 is being shown on the Tennis Channel.
A Tennis Channel subscription then costs
Looking for an 'over the top' streaming option that carries hundreds of other channels? The Tennis Channel is also available on You Tube TV, Sling TV and Fubo.
Outside the US for this tournament? Use Nord VPN to unlock your stream of Indian Wells 2026.
How to watch Indian Wells 2026 live streams in the UK
Sky Sports is broadcasting Indian Wells 2026 in the UK. Specifically on the Sky Sports Tennis, Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Main Event channels.
Prices start at £20/month at present. However, fans can also watch using a NOW Sports 24-hour pass, which costs £14.99.
Not in the UK right now? Use Nord VPN to access your usual tennis streams.
How to watch Australian Open 2026 live streams in Australia
In addition to Indian Wells and other tennis tournaments, be IN Sports has the rights to loads of soccer and other sports, including La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Carabao Cup and EFL Championship football and rugby.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like Nord VPN to watch all the action on be IN Sports as if you were back home.
How to watch Indian Wells 2026 live streams in Canada
Tennis fans in Canada can live stream the Indian Wells 2026 on the TSN network of channels.
If you don't have cable, the TSN Plus streaming service costs CA
Outside Canada while the Indian Wells is on? Simply use a VPN to watch from abroad.
How to watch Indian Wells 2026 live streams in New Zealand
Disney+, which carries ESPN content, is the Indian Wells 2026 TV rights holder in New Zealand.
You can access Disney+ with a Standard subscription that costs from NZ$16.99 a month, with ads. Ad-free tiers are available at an extra cost.
Missing a game due to work commitments abroad? Nord VPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
How to watch Indian Wells 2026 live streams anywhere else
In the Middle East, be IN Sports has the tennis live streams. In Africa Canal+ and Super Sport are the places to go, depending on your country.
In India and the subcontinent, it's Fancode, while Youku in China and UNEXT in Japan are the most prominent broadcasters in Asia.
A handy list of broadcasters from all around the world is provided by tournament organizers here.
Away from home at the moment? Don't forget Nord VPN will give you access to your regular streaming service.
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Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)
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Jannik Sinner (ITA)
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Novak Djokovic (SRB)
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Alexander Zverev (GER)
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Lorenzo Musetti (ITA)
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Alex de Minaur (ESP)
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Taylor Fritz (USA)
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Ben Shelton (USA)
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Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN)
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Alexander Bublik (KAZ)
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Daniil Medvedev
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Jakub Menšík (CZE)
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Casper Ruud (NOR)
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Jack Draper (GBR)
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Flavio Cobolli (ITA)
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Karen Khachanov
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Andrey Rublev
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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (ESP)
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Francisco Cerúndolo (ARG)
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Luciano Darderi (ITA)
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Frances Tiafoe (USA)
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Jiří Lehečka (CZE)
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Tommy Paul (USA)
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Valentin Vacherot (MON)
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Learner Tien (USA)
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Arthur Rinderknech (FRA)
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Cameron Norrie (GBR)
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Brandon Nakashima (USA)
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Tomás Martín Etcheverry (USA)
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Arthur Fils (FRA)
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Corentin Moutet (FRA)
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Ugo Humbert (FRA)
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Aryna Sabalenka
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Iga Świątek (POL)
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Elena Rybakina (KAZ)
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Coco Gauff (USA)
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Jessica Pegula (USA)
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Amanda Anisimova (USA)
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Jasmine Paolini (ITA)
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Mirra Andreeva
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Elina Svitolina (UKR)
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Victoria Mboko (CAN)
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Ekaterina Alexandrova
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Belinda Bencic (SUI)
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Karolína Muchová (CZE)
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Linda Nosková (CZE)
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Madison Keys (USA)
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Naomi Osaka (JAP)
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Clara Tauson (DEN)
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Iva Jovic (USA)
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Liudmila Samsonova
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Emma Navarro (USA)
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Diana Shnaider
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Elise Mertens (BEL)
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Anna Kalinskaya
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Zheng Qinwen (CHN)
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Emma Raducanu (GBR)
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Jeļena Ostapenko (LAT)
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Leylah Fernandez (CAN)
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Marta Kostyuk (UKR)
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Maya Joint (AUS)
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Wang Xinyu (CHN)
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Alexandra Eala (PHL)
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Maria Sakkari (GRE)
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)
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
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Key Takeaways
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How to watch Indian Wells 2026: Live Streams & TV Channels for ATP and WTA 1000 tennis
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The 'unofficial fifth slam' returns to California, with Alcaraz, Sinner, Sabalenka, Swiatek and Gauff in the draw
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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission
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Indian Wells 2026: Wednesday, March 4 to Sunday, March 15
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Daily start time: 2pm ET / 7pm GMT / 6am AEDT (+1 day)
