Key Details for the Draw Ceremony

The draw for the 2026 BNP Paribas Open will be held this Monday, March 2nd, at 3 pm PST (6 pm EST/ 11 pm GMT). The tournament, taking place from March 4th to 15th, will feature some of the world’s top tennis players.

Top Players to Watch

The tournament will showcase top-ranked players including Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Novak Djokovic. Djokovic will be aiming for his sixth title at the BNP Paribas Open.

Other players to watch include Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, and the defending champion, Jack Draper.

How to Watch the Draw

Fans in the United States can view the draw ceremony on Tennis Channel 2 and through the Tennis Channel App. The ATP Tour channels will too provide updates and information regarding the draw.

Looking Ahead to the Tournament

Alcaraz enters Indian Wells with a 12-0 record for 2026, having already secured titles at the Australian Open and the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. He has previously won at Indian Wells in 2023, and 2024.

Sinner is seeking his first Indian Wells trophy, having reached the semifinals in 2023 and 2024, both times losing to Alcaraz.

“Alcaraz has won twice at Indian Wells, both in 2023 and 2024.”

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Djokovic aims to build on his strong performance at the Australian Open, where he reached the final. A victory would give him a record sixth BNP Paribas Open title.

FAQ

• When is the draw ceremony? Monday, March 2nd at 3 pm PST (6 pm EST/ 11 pm GMT).
• Where can I watch the draw? Tennis Channel 2 and the Tennis Channel App in the US, and ATP Tour channels.
• Who are some of the top players competing? Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, and Jack Draper.