WTA Finals Moves to Indian Wells for 2026 After Two-Year Run in Riyadh

The WTA Finals will move to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California, in 2026, following two years in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The WTA announced that the 2026 WTA Finals will be held from November 8-15 at one of the sport’s most recognizable venues, home of the BNP Paribas Open. The season-ending championship features the world’s top singles players and doubles teams, with the top eight singles players and doubles teams on the PIF Race to the WTA Finals qualifying for the event.

Tickets are now available via pre-sale to select groups and will be on sale to the general public on Thursday, July 2 at wtafinals.com.

Above: Naomi Osaka at Indian Wells. Photo credit: Mauricio Paiz.

The move comes after the WTA requested to move the 2026 WTA Finals to a new host location. In a joint statement, the WTA and Saudi Tennis Federation said the Saudi Tennis Federation accepted the proposal and that the two organizations mutually agreed to conclude the hosting arrangement after two years in Riyadh.

The Riyadh run marked the first time the WTA Finals were held in Saudi Arabia.

The 2026 edition now shifts to Southern California, where the Indian Wells Tennis Garden will host the WTA Finals for the first time. Widely regarded as one of tennis’ premier destinations, the venue combines world-class infrastructure, player and fan amenities, and a long-standing reputation for staging elite tennis events.

Above: Aryna Sabalenka at Indian Wells. Photo credit: Mauricio Paiz.

"The Indian Wells Tennis Garden provides an exceptional stage for the WTA Finals," said Valerie Camillo, Chair of the WTA. "From its world-class facilities and passionate fan base to its proven ability to deliver premier tennis events, the venue offers everything needed to showcase the very best of women's tennis. We are excited to bring the WTA Finals to Southern California and continue building one of the premier championships in global sport."

As the season-ending championship of the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz, the WTA Finals brings together the sport’s biggest stars. Players earn PIF WTA ranking points throughout the season across 55 events, including the four Grand Slams, with the top eight singles players and doubles teams qualifying to compete for one of the largest prize pools in women’s sport.

“We’re honored to partner with the WTA to host the WTA Finals at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden,” said Philippe Dore, Chief Marketing Officer at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. “Welcoming the top women’s players to the home of the BNP Paribas Open for the year-end Finals is a tremendous opportunity to celebrate women’s tennis. We look forward to providing a world-class venue and atmosphere worthy of one of the sport’s premier events.”

The WTA said the 2026 WTA Finals in Indian Wells will build on the event’s momentum and provide a platform to engage fans, partners and broadcasters while continuing to elevate one of the premier events in women’s sports at one of tennis’ most iconic venues.

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Source: WTA. Photo credit (top): Mauricio Paiz.

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