Tennis Channel returns as the U.S. home of the BNP Paribas Open, delivering wall-to-wall coverage from Indian Wells

LOS ANGELES, CA—Tennis Channel will once again serve as the exclusive U.S. broadcast home of the BNP Paribas Open. Multi-platform coverage begins March 1 with the first-round matches starting on March 4. From the first ball through to the men’s and women’s championships on March 15, each point is available to watch on Tennis Channel, Tennis Channel 2,  the Tennis Channel App and tennischannel.com.

Widely regarded as the sport’s “Fifth Grand Slam,” the 2026 player field is set to include defending BNP Paribas Open champions Jack Draper (No. 15) and Mirra Andreeva (No. 8) as well as World No. 1’s Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka. Also headlining the field are 2026 Australian Open women’s champion Elena Rybakina (No. 3), four-time Grand Slam champion Jannik Sinner (No. 2), 24-time Grand Slam ChampionNovak Djokovic (No. 3), two-time Grand Slam Champion Coco Gauff (No. 4), and 2022 BNP Paribas Open Champion Taylor Fritz (No. 7), the top-ranked American on the men’s tour, among many others. Also, recently announced, former World No. 1 and legend Venus Williams received wild cards to compete in both singles and doubles, partnering with Leylah Fernandez.

Chris Eubanks will join the network’s talent roster at Indian Wells, led by an all-star lineup of analysts, hosts, and reporters, blending championship pedigree with broadcast excellence. On-site match announcers will include former World No. 11 Sam Querrey, Hall of Famers Lindsay Davenport, and Jim Courier; former World No. 9 and two-time Grand Slam Doubles Champion Coco Vandeweghe; former World No. 6 Chanda Rubin; Emmy award-winning veteran host Brett Haber; renowned coach Paul Annacone; former World No. 5 Genie Bouchard, and coach and commentator Mark Petchey delivering expert insight, storytelling, and real-time reactions throughout the tournament.

Daily morning coverage of Tennis Channel Live at the BNP Paribas Open will be anchored by Eubanks and Steve Weissman with Dani Klupenger and Prakash Amritraj covering the desk during the afternoon and evening sessions.

For the first time in tournament history, Tennis Channel 2 and the Tennis Channel App will broadcast the Indian Wells draw ceremony for fans to watch live. The BNP Paribas Open Main Draw Reveal will unfold live from Stadium Plaza on March 2nd at 3pm PT/6pm ET.

The Eisenhower Cup is also back at Indian Wells as eight elite ATP and WTA pairings compete in a mixed doubles exhibition on Tuesday, March 2. Tune in at 7pm PT/10pm ET on Tennis Channel, the Tennis Channel App and tennischannel.com.

Tennis Channel’s new podcast, The Big T, will be on-site with hosts Brad Gilbert, Coco Vandeweghe and Mark Petchey, with new episodes airing March 4th, March 11th and a live broadcast on March 15th, following the men’s singles final. Watch on the Tennis Channel App, tennischannel.com and YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Tennis Channel Schedule

Overview

• March 4-15 TC Live 10am PT/1pm ET
• March 4-12 Matches start 11am PT / 2pm ET

Thursday, March 12

• 2pm ET Singles Quarterfinals on Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel 2

Friday, March 13

• 11am PT / 2pm ET Men's Doubles Semifinals
• 3pm PT / 6pm ET TC Live
• 4pm PT / 7pm ET Women’s Singles Semifinals

Saturday, March 14

• 11am PT / 2pm ET Women’s Doubles Final
• 1pm PT / 4pm ET Indian Wells Semifinal Preview Show
• 1:30pm PT / 4:30pm ET Men’s Singles Semifinals
• 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET Men’s Doubles Final

Sunday, March 15

• 11am PT / 2pm ET Women’s Singles Final
• 1pm PT / 4pm ET TC Live
• 2pm PT / 5pm ET Men’s Singles Final
• 4pm PT / 7pm ET The Big T Podcast Live from Indian Wells

Where to Watch

Fans can watch on Tennis Channel, Tennis Channel 2, the Tennis Channel App and tennischannel.com. For more information on how to watch, visit tennis.com/watch.

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Fans can also follow Tennis Channel’s BNP Paribas Open action on Instagram (Instagram.com/Tennischannel), TikTok (tiktok.com/@tennischannel), X (X.com/TennisChannel) and Facebook (Facebook.com/TennisChannel).

About Tennis Channel

Tennis Channel (www.tennischannel.com) and its sibling network Tennis Channel 2, which are owned by Sinclair, Inc., are the only television-based multiplatform destinations dedicated to both the professional sport and tennis lifestyle. The networks have the most concentrated single-sport coverage in television in one of the world’s most voluminous sports, with multiple men’s and women’s tournaments and singles, doubles and mixed competition throughout the year. Tennis Channel and Tennis Channel 2 are the exclusive U.S. homes of all men’s ATP World Tour and women’s WTA Tour competitions, Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup, United Cup, and Laver Cup. The network’s app and website TennisChannel.com house a direct-to-consumer streaming service with the traditional television network and 10,000 hours of live and on-demand matches beside original content. Tennis Channel International brings live competition and network content to markets in Europe and Asia via digital subscription and free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels. Additional platform Tennis.com is the largest digital outlet dedicated to the sport. Tennis Channel is also a co-owner of Pickleball TV, a joint venture with the Professional Pickleball Association.

About Sinclair

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 179 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.