Where to watch Indian Wells: Live stream the 2026 BNP Paribas Open anywhere
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The BNP Paris Open is underway, marking the first 1000-level ATP and WTA tournament of the year on US soil. We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch Indian Wells, including global live streaming options.
Indian Wells, or the BNP Paribas Open, brings top talent from the ATP and WTA to Southern California. Both Jack Draper and Mirra Andreeva return to defend their 2025 Indian Wells titles. Other top ATP competitors participating in the tournament include Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, and Ben Shelton. Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Świątek, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, Amanda Anisimova, Madison Keys, Jessica Pegula, and Alexandra Eala are among the most notable names from the WTA scheduled to hit the hard courts.
Below, we've outlined everything you need to know about tuning into BNP Paribas, including global live streaming options. The Round of 128 is underway, and most of the top players will begin play in the Round of 64 on Friday after being given a bye to the second round.
Where to watch Indian Wells in the US
The Tennis Channel is the home of the Indian Wells tournament in the US. Coverage will be available across the flagship Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel 2 (T2). You can subscribe to the Tennis Channel service directly for $12 a month or get the networks through a live TV streaming service. Three of the best live TV streaming services we've tested are DirecTV, Fubo, and Sling TV.
The Tennis Channel is available through Fubo's budget-friendly Sports + News plan, which costs $56 a month. A subscription offers around 26 sports and news-centric channels and access to ESPN Unlimited. New users can get $10 off their first month after a five-day free trial. If you want both the Tennis Channel and T2, you'll need to opt for Fubo's Elite plan, which costs $84 a month ($54 in the first month) and carries over 200 channels.
The Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel 2 are available in DirecTV's Choice, Ultimate, and Premier plans. Choice carries 125+ channels, including pretty much everything found in a cable subscription. It also unlocks access to ESPN Unlimited. Subscriptions cost $95 a month, but you can get $10 a month off your first three months of service. Just keep in mind that regional sports fees will add a little extra month, and you'll see the estimated prices when you start the checkout process. New customers can get a five-day free trial.
Sling TV offers the Tennis Channel in its Sports Extra add-on, which you can tack onto a Sling Orange subscription. Sling Orange ($46 a month) carries ESPN and around 33 other channels. The Sports Extra add-on ($11 a month) mixes in a handful of other sports-centric networks. While this will run you $57 a month, there's also an option to get Sling Orange (and add-ons) in cheaper short-term packages, which can be good if you're only interested in watching one day, one weekend, or one week of matches. For example, you can get a single-day Sling Orange pass for $5 and the Sports Extra add-on for $1.
Where to watch Indian Wells in the UK
In the UK, the Indian Wells tournament will be available through Sky Sports. Prices vary from plan to plan, but you can learn more in our guide to the best Sky TV deals and plans. UK tennis fans can also stream the action through a NOW Sports subscription, with single-day passes going for £15.
How to watch Indian Wells from anywhere
Tennis fans traveling abroad can still access their usual watch options with the aid of a VPN, or virtual private network. VPNs are cybersecurity tools that let people temporarily change the virtual location of their devices. This way, they can access their usual websites and apps from anywhere, without being interrupted by travel plans. VPNs are also instant ways to boost online security and privacy. Since the services we've highlighted require country-specific payment methods, this option will work best for those who are just traveling away from home right now.
NordVPN is our go-to recommendation. It's a top-rated option with an impressive selection of global servers and a 30-day money-back guarantee. For a limited time, a new NordVPN deal will even let you snag a free Amazon gift card when you subscribe to select two-year plans. You can learn more about the service in our official NordVPN review.
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