The BNP Paribas Open, one of the top non-Grand Slam ATP and WTA tour stops of the year, comes to an exciting finale today with both the women's and men's finals. Below, you can find everything you need to know about where to watch Indian Wells, including global live streaming options.
Last year's champions, Iga Świątek and Carlos Alcaraz, were knocked out in the semis in a pair of shock results. Mirra Andreeva, the promising young Russian, dispatched the holder and will meet Aryna Sabalenka in the final, who brutally dismantled Madison Keys in a revenge-rich rematch of the recent Australian Open final.
After the women's final, it's over to the men. The Brit (and 13th seed) Jack Draper eliminated Alcaraz in the semis and will face another surprise finalist, Holger Rune, who went past fifth seed Daniil Medvedev in the previous round. A win for either player could be the springboard they need to maintain top 10 rankings this season.
No matter where you are, we'll show you how to tune into the semifinals and finals. All US watch options we've recommended rank among our favorite sports streaming services.
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Where to watch Indian Wells in the US
The two finals air on the Tennis Channel in the US. You can subscribe directly through the Tennis Channel website or watch the network through a live TV streaming channel package like Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo. These are some of our favorite live TV streaming services since they offer access to tons of sports-centric channels, so you can keep up with your favorite teams and players beyond tennis.
Sling TV is one of the most affordable live TV streaming packages out there. You can pick any base plan (which costs $46/month) and add on Sports Extra ($11/month) to unlock the Tennis Channel and about a dozen other popular sports networks. In total, this will cost you $57/month, but you can get $23 off your first month of service. If you're a year-round tennis fan, we recommend the Sling Orange base plan since it carries the ESPN family of channels.
You can access 35 live channels with Sling Orange, including ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3. Right now, you can get 50% off your first month before subscriptions go back to $46 a month, which you can cancel any time.
If you'd rather try something with a free trial, DirecTV Stream and Fubo might be of interest. DirecTV Stream carries the Tennis Channel and 125+ other popular networks in its Choice plan. Choice plans typically cost $115/month, but you can get your first three months for $90/month right now. Plus, all DirecTV Stream plans include a five-day free trial for new customers.
DirecTV Stream carries all of the merits of the provider's Entertainment tier, plus access to regional and specialty sports networks. The MLB Network, NBA TV, and SEC Network are just some of the 125+ channels available with the plan.
Fubo carries the Tennis Channel and 200+ other live channels in its Fubo Elite package. Subscriptions start at $95/month, but you can get $20 off your first month of service. All Fubo subscriptions come with a one-week free trial.
Fubo's base plan offers tons of classic channels, including local networks and traditional cable options, but the Elite tier unlocks 4K and even more sports-friendly options.
Where to watch Indian Wells in the UK
In the UK, the Indian Wells finals will be available through Sky Sports, where subscription prices vary by contract length. You can also live stream the events through Now TV, which offers fairly flexible contracts. While a month-to-month Now TV Sports plan goes for £35/month, you can also get a single-day pass for £15 flat. This option is great if you're only interested in watching the finals.
How to watch Indian Wells from anywhere
Traveling and still hoping to watch Indian Wells? You can keep up with your go-to watch options with the help of a VPN (virtual private network). These handy tech tools let users change their virtual location so their usual websites and apps work just like they would back home. Plus, they're instant ways to boost your privacy and security while browsing the internet. This will work best for those who are just traveling away from home since the services we've outlined require country-specific payment methods.
Time and time again, ExpressVPN is our go-to recommendation. It's a top-rated, user-friendly service with tons of security perks, which you can read about in our ExpressVPN review. Plus, there are always savings opportunities for users who sign up for a one or two-year contract.
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How to watch Indian Wells with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch.
- Turn it on and set it to the location of your streaming service.
- Sign up for one of the above streaming services.
- Enjoy the matches.
Note: Using VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Business Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
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