Prestige and field strength arrive early
This is one of the first weeks in the year where the event feels close to Slam-level relevance for both tours.
Indian Wells
The early-season desert event that already feels like a championship week.
Indian Wells matters because the field is elite, the setting feels bigger than a standard tour stop, and the week often gives one of the earliest serious reads on the season hierarchy.
At a glance
- Category: ATP / WTA 1000
- Surface: hard court
- 2026 window: 4 to 15 March
High-signal week for both tours
The draw quality and event status make it one of the clearest non-Slam TV weeks in the whole season.
Open TV guide
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