The BNP Paribas Open returns for 2025, coming off of what could be considered one of the most significant tournaments in the event’s recent history.
The tournament hosts a record crowd of 493,440 for the two-week event, which begins this year on March 2 and runs until March 16. The tournament introduced a new BNP Paribas Open digital app and the Indian Wells Tennis Garden revamped its entire food and drink offerings.
The event remains the largest two-week combined WTA and ATP tournament outside of the four Grand Slams.
Here’s what you need to know before you go:
Where
All matches will be played at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden: 78-200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells, Calif. 92210.
Who
Expect the field to once again be packed with many of the biggest stars in tennis. Novak Djokovic, the iconic 24-time Grand Slam champion, is expected to return. Since last year’s tournament, which was Djokovic’s first at Indian Wells since 2019, Djokovic win the gold metal in men’s tennis at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Joining Djokovic in the men’s draw will be back-to-back champion Carlos Alcaraz, who is aiming to the be just the third player (after Djokovic and Roger Federer) to win three consecutive BNP Paribas Open titles. Aside from top-ranked Jannik Sinner, who is serving a three-month suspension after testing positive for the steroid clostebol, all of the sports other stars are expected.
That includes last year’s women’s champion, Iga Świątek, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, and American Madison Keys, who won the Australian Open in January.
Tennis icon Venus Williams has accepted a wild card entry, and other Americans expected in the main draw include Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton, among others.
Tickets
To purchase tickets online, visit https://bnpparibasopen.com/tickets/
To purchase tickets over the phone, call 1-800-999-1585 from Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Qualifying days (Sunday, March 2, Monday, March 3, and Tuesday, March 4) are $10 admission with all proceeds going to benefit The Champions Volunteer Foundation. Parking is free during qualifying.
Parking
General and ADA parking off of Miles Ave. is free.
Valet parking is accessed from Washington Street through Gate 2 on the West side of the venue. This service is only available for Front Box and Club Suites Series ticket holders.
VIP Self-Park is accessed from Warner Trail through Gate 9 on the North side of the venue. This service is only available for Box Suites Series ticket holders.
Taxi, Uber, Lyft and Ride Share pick-up and drop-off areas are located at the North Gate entrance, accessible through Gate 10 off of Warner Trail. Bike parking is also available on the North and East Gate entrances, accessible through Gate 10 off of Warner Trail.
Food & beverage options
The tournament has overhauled its entire food lineup last year, and many of the new offers will return this year, with a few others making their debut at the tournament. Contemporary California bistro and bar Porta Via is again the main spot in the Stadium 1. Windows allow guests to watch the action on Stadium Court.
Back for another year at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden Food Village will include Japanese-inspired hot dogs from Sumo Dog; San Diego-based award-winning Mexican artisan kitchen Puesto; local Palm Desert delicatessen J’s Deli; fast-casual burger popup Le Burger by Camphor from Los Angeles serving Michelin-starred burgers and frites; Post and Beam brings “California Comfort Food” a menu that features pulled pork, smoked brisket, fingerling potatoes, BBQ cauliflower, Napa slaw and more.
MOTO Pizza also returns. The Seattle-based chain will bring its award-winning pies to Indian Wells, giving fans a taste of its unique blend of Detroit, New York, and Roman style pizzas with signature Filipino flavor. This place was a hit with attendees last year.
After introducing the Lionel’s Fountain burger concept in 2023, Los Angeles-based chef Christian Page will open Love Love Lionel’s and Love Love Chicken for fans, offering burgers and chicken in Stadium 2.
In addition to these new eateries are an elite lineup of full-service restaurants, headlined by world-renowned Nobu, which will continue serving its signature Japanese fusion cuisine to fans in Stadium 2, alongside local desert favorites Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill and Ristorante Mamma Gina.
A number of local favorites will be returning to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, including Sherman’s Deli (Stadium 1), local Mexican/Greek/American institution John’s (Food Village), Dragon Lili Boba Bar & Café (Food Village) and Chef Tanya’s Kitchen with a new location in Stadium 1 as well as their Food Village stand.
New this year is China Jo’s in Stadium 2, and Molé Ingenious Mexican Kitchen, also in Stadium 2, among other options.
Television
Matches will be televised live on Tennis Channel. You may also stream matches live on the Tennis TV app or via Tennis Channel Plus. Daily coverage will begin at 10 a.m. throughout the tournament starting on Wednesday, March 5, with Tennis Channel Live, following by live matches at 11 a.m. with the exception of Friday, March 14, which begins at 2 p.m.
Important dates
Saturday, March 1: The tournament will host the all-new Family Day from 1-4 p.m. ahead of the official start of the tournament, welcoming families with children of all ages to enjoy a free afternoon at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden filled with fun and activities both on and off the court.
USTA Southern California will host special on-court tennis drills and activities at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden practice courts.
Monday, March 3: For the tournament’s opening day, fans hoping to get a taste of the action before main draw play begins can head to Stadium Plaza at 3 p.m. to watch the Making Of The Draw for both the ATP and WTA Tours.
Tuesday, March 4: The 2025 Eisenhower Cup will start at 7 p.m. inside Stadium 2. The mixed doubles Tie Break Tens event will feature Sabalenka, Keys, Fritz, Paul, Shelton, along with Casper Ruud, Maria Sakkari, Emma Navarro, Paula Badosa, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alex de Minaur and Katie Boutler, among others.
Gates opening to Stadium 2 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale starting at $50 with net proceeds being donated to local charities.
Wednesday, March 5: Fans will be able to join the BNP Paribas Open in recognizing distinguished individuals from the local area as part of the tournament’s annual Celebrating Community Heroes initiative from Wednesday through Friday, March 15. The Champions Volunteer Foundation will honor various charity leaders and other local heroes with special recognition during each evening session on Stadium 1.
Live music
Live music performances will keep fans entertained each day at the tournament’s Village Stage, located in the heart of the venue, between Stadiums 1 and 2.
Tournament mobile app
Live streaming of all main draw matches will be available via the Official BNP Paribas Open mobile app to fans on-site at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, as well as via Tennis Channel Plus, which will make all matches available on demand upon their conclusion. In addition, all ATP Tour matches will be available to live stream on the Tennis TV website and apps. International fans hoping to catch the action of the BNP Paribas Open can visit the tournament website for a full list of international broadcasters.
The schedule
*Qualifying starts at 10 a.m. on March 2, 3 and 4. All other day sessions begin at 11 a.m.; evening sessions begin at 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 2: Gates open at 9 a.m. Women’s qualifying begins at 10 a.m.
Monday, March 3: Gates open at 9 a.m. Women’s and men’s qualifying begins at 10 a.m. Admission is $10, with all proceeds to benefit The Champions Volunteer Foundation.
Tuesday, March 4: Gates open at 9 a.m. Women’s and men’s qualifying continues at 10 a.m. Admission is $10, with all proceeds to benefit The Champions Volunteer Foundation.
Wednesday, March 5: Men’s and Women’s first round. Gates open at 10 a.m.; day session starts at 11 a.m.
Thursday, March 6: Men’s and Women’s first round. Gates open at 10 a.m.; day session starts at 11 a.m.
Friday, March 7: Men’s and Women’s second round. Gates open at 10 a.m.; day session starts at 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 8: Men’s and Women’s second round. Gates open at 10 a.m.; day starts at 11 a.m.
Sunday, March 9 Men’s and Women’s third round. Gates open at 10 a.m.; day starts at 11 a.m.
Monday, March 10: Men’s and Women’s third round. Gates open at 10 a.m.; day session starts at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, March 11: Men’s and Women’s fourth round. Gates open at 10 a.m.; day session starts at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, March 12: Men’s and Women’s fourth round. Gates open at 10 a.m.; day session starts at 11 a.m.
Thursday, March 13: Men’s and Women’s quarterfinals. Gates open at 10 a.m.; day session starts at 11 a.m.
Friday, March 14: Women’s semifinals/Men’s doubles finals. Gates open at 10 a.m.; session starts at 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 15: Men’s semifinals/Women’s doubles finals. Gates open at 10 a.m.; session starts at 11 a.m.
Sunday, March 16: Men’s/Women’s finals. Gates open at 10 a.m.; session starts at 11 a.m.
Andrew John covers the BNP Paribas Open for The Desert Sun and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at andrew.john@desertsun.com.
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