When and how to watch the official bow ceremony live on Monday

The 2026 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells is getting closer than ever, with the much-anticipated draw ceremony scheduled for Monday, March 2. Jack Draper and Mira Andreeva are the defending men’s and women’s singles champions at the prestigious hard court tournament this year, and both are set to take part in the event alongside several other top names in tennis, as they all aim to launch the ‘Sunshine Double’. On a positive note.

Before the on-field action begins, it’s the championship draw ceremony at Indian Wells Stadium that will capture everyone’s attention. The public in the United States can, for the first time, watch the ceremony on television, with Tennis Channel 2 It is scheduled to be broadcast live. Americans can also follow the concert on the official website Tennis Channel The application through their mobile devices. The party is scheduled to start at 3pm PT/6pm ET.

Unfortunately, it will not be possible to watch the draw ceremony on television for fans who wish to watch from other parts of the world. However, they can still follow the BNP Paribas Open’s official social media handles for updates, including the Tournament X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube accounts. Streaming may also be available on Tennis TV (For ATP Masters 1000 tournament) and WTA Television (For the WTA 1000 Championship).

Carlos Alcaraz looks to continue his hot streak in Indian Wells. Aryna Sabalenka is looking for her first title in “Tennis Paradise”

Carlos Alcaraz, the world number one on the men’s team, has played 12 matches so far this year and remarkably won them all. The victories resulted in two more title wins for the 22-year-old Spaniard. A first Australian Open crown helped him complete the Career Grand Slam and the ATP 500 title in Doha.

Alcaraz is a former two-time Indian Wells champion, having won the ATP Masters 1000 in the California desert in 2023 and 2024. On both occasions, he defeated Spaniard Daniil Medvedev in the final in straight sets.

Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1 in women’s singles, has yet to win the Indian Wells title. Despite this, the Belarusian has twice finished second in the WTA 1000 tournament for this event. In 2023, she was beaten in straight sets by Elena Rybakina in the final, and last year it was Russian teenager Mira Andreeva who bested her at the final hurdle.