The 2027 BNP Paribas Open player field will be announced closer to the tournament. Here is what to expect based on the event’s mandatory ATP and WTA status, plus how the draws are structured.
Draw Size
Both singles draws hold 96 players with 32 seeds. The top 32 seeds receive a first-round bye and enter in the second round. All singles matches are best of three sets with a tie break in every set. The doubles draws hold 32 teams with 8 seeds.
Who Usually Plays Indian Wells
As a mandatory ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event, Indian Wells typically features most of the world’s top-ranked players, subject to injury and eligibility. Recent editions have been headlined by Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina. This is context from recent years, not a confirmed 2027 list.
Where to Watch the Field
Once entry lists and seeds are released, they will be published on this page. In the meantime, see the full 2027 schedule or check ticket prices to plan your visit.
Related Pages
Once you know who’s playing, line it up against the day-by-day schedule and the prize money & points breakdown. For seating near the practice courts where you’ll actually see these players, see the venue guide, and check the latest news for withdrawals or additions to the field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is playing in 2027?
Official entry lists and seeds are released closer to the tournament and will be published here once confirmed.
How big are the draws?
96 players with 32 seeds in singles; 32 teams with 8 seeds in doubles.
Best of three or five sets?
All Indian Wells singles matches are best of three sets with a tie break in every set.
Which stars usually play Indian Wells?
Top-ranked players from both tours, since it is a mandatory ATP 1000 / WTA 1000 event.