WTA Finals 2026: Indian Wells to host the Finals for the first time in 21 years
For the first time since 2005, the WTA Finals moves to the USA. How this will change American tennis and what fans can expect.
WTA Finals 2026 will take place in the USA for the first time in 21 years. The tournament will be hosted by Indian Wells, which already hosts one of the key WTA tour events — the BNP Paribas Open. This decision returns the season-ending tournament to America after 2005, when it was held in Los Angeles.
The venue for the tournament is the Indian Wells Tennis Garden stadium, accommodating over 16,000 spectators. The resort's infrastructure has already proven its worth: ATP and WTA competitions are regularly held here, and local authorities expect an increase in tourist flow during the Finals. The WTA emphasized that the choice of Indian Wells is due not only to infrastructure but also to the high interest of American fans.
The tournament will take place in October 2026. Dates will be announced later, but organizers are already working on the program for spectators, including expanding the fan activation zone and new formats for interacting with players. The WTA noted that the move is part of a strategy to strengthen the presence of women's tennis in North America.
