WTA Finals Indian Wells 2026: Tickets, Players, Where to Stay and Where to Buy Near the Tennis Garden
Billy & Stacy Thoman · Compass · Coachella Valley
The best women's tennis players in the world are coming to the desert. The 2026 WTA Finals take over the Indian Wells Tennis Garden from November 8 to 15, with tickets starting at $75 and the top eight singles players and top eight doubles teams of the season playing for a share of one of the biggest prize pools in women's sports.
For anyone who loves the Coachella Valley, this is the perfect excuse to come early, tour a few communities and settle in before the winter calendar fills up. Season officially kicks off November 1, and the snowbirds are already heading back.
With more than 50 combined years and over 4,000 homes sold across the valley, we have spent our careers walking buyers through the communities closest to the Tennis Garden. Here is everything you need for tournament week, plus our insider look at where to stay and where to live.
In this guide
- WTA Finals Indian Wells 2026 at a glance
- Ticket prices and packages
- Who is playing
- The prize money
- Tournament day basics
- Where to stay: new luxury seasonal rental available now
- Homes near the Indian Wells Tennis Garden
- Communities closest to the action
- What homes cost near the Tennis Garden
- Tour homes during tournament week
- More communities city by city
- WTA Finals and Indian Wells real estate FAQ
01 · At a glance
WTA Finals Indian Wells 2026 at a glance
- Dates: Sunday, November 8 through Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, 78-200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells, CA 92210
- Tickets: single sessions from $75, multi-day packages from $200, full series from $900
- Gates open: 10:30 AM daily
- Format: round robin play into the semifinals and championship, for both singles and doubles
- Closest airport: Palm Springs International Airport, about 20 miles from the venue
- Why it is special: the first WTA Finals ever held at Indian Wells, and the first back in the United States since 2022
02 · Tickets
Ticket prices and packages
Single session tickets start at $75 on opening weekend and climb to $130 for championship Sunday. Book through the official site at wtafinals.com. All tickets are mobile, delivered through your AXS account, so download them before you arrive.
Day | Date | Single session, starting at |
|---|---|---|
Sunday | November 8 | $75 |
Monday | November 9 | $75 |
Tuesday | November 10 | $85 |
Wednesday | November 11 | $85 |
Thursday | November 12 | $100 |
Friday | November 13 | $100 |
Saturday | November 14 | $115 |
Sunday | November 15 | $130 |
Want more than one day? The WTA also offers:
- Series Package from $900: every session from the same reserved seat in Stadium 2
- Round Robin 1 (Nov 8 and 9) from $200
- Round Robin 2 (Nov 10 and 11) from $220
- Round Robin 3 (Nov 12 and 13) from $260
- Championship Weekend (Nov 14 and 15) from $290
- Group packages for 10 or more, arranged through a WTA sales representative
The main stadium at the Tennis Garden seats more than 16,000 fans and is the second largest outdoor tennis stadium in the world. Palm trees, mountain views and golden hour tennis come standard.
03 · Players
Who is playing in the 2026 WTA Finals
Eight singles players and eight doubles teams earn a spot through a season long points race. Here is who has officially qualified so far:
- Elena Rybakina, the defending champion, the new world No. 1 and this year's US Open champion
- Aryna Sabalenka, qualifying for the sixth year in a row after winning Indian Wells, Miami and Brisbane in 2026
- Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend, doubles
- Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani, doubles
- Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic, doubles
Jessica Pegula, Mirra Andreeva and Coco Gauff were sitting near the top of the race in mid September, and the remaining spots lock in through October. Check wtatennis.com for the final field. The singles champion lifts the Billie Jean King Trophy and the doubles champions take home the Martina Navratilova Trophy.
04 · Prize money
The prize money is real
Last year, Elena Rybakina collected $5.23 million after going 5 and 0 at the event, the largest payout in the history of women's sports. Runner-up Aryna Sabalenka earned $2.7 million. Expect the same energy and the same stakes in the desert this November.
05 · Tournament day
Tournament day basics: gates, parking, bags and more
A few details from the WTA make the day easier:
- Gates open at 10:30 AM, and practice courts are open to fans, so arriving early is part of the fun
- On-site parking is available, with general, preferred, premium and accessible options
- The venue is cashless, and cards and mobile payments are accepted everywhere
- Clear bags and small personal bags are welcome, subject to inspection
- Umbrellas, laptops, tablets, outside food and pets are not allowed inside
- The Order of Play is typically released the evening before each day
- Children need a ticket unless they are 2 or younger and sitting on a lap
- You can step out and re-enter the same day
06 · Where to stay
Where to stay: new luxury seasonal rental available now
The WTA points visitors to resorts, hotels and rentals across Indian Wells, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs and Cathedral City. Lining up your place early is the smart move for tournament week.
New luxury seasonal rental available now.
Call Billy and Stacy at 760.636.6336 for details.
Watch the video tour here: youtube.com/shorts/zdHMgBDC6gs
Or browse our featured homes and rentals.
07 · Live here
Homes near the Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Plenty of people fall for this part of the valley during tournament week and start asking what it would take to live here for the season or for good. The answer starts with choosing the community, and the communities closest to the Tennis Garden are some of the most celebrated in the desert.
08 · Communities
Communities closest to the action
Community | City | What buyers love |
|---|---|---|
Indian Wells | Two Jack Nicklaus Signature courses, Tuscan style, minutes from El Paseo and the Tennis Garden | |
Indian Wells | 712 acres at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains with two Tom Fazio courses | |
Indian Wells | Member-owned since 1957, host of the 1959 Ryder Cup | |
Indian Wells | About 250 homes on 780 acres with a 21-hole course and Tuscan-style clubhouse | |
La Quinta | 700 palm-lined acres, two championship courses and a major clubhouse renovation | |
La Quinta | Guard-gated 55+ resort living with championship golf |
Toscana Country Club. We are Toscana members ourselves, and yes, we won the club's Pickleball Cup. With two Jack Nicklaus Signature courses, the Club Villa and some of the best mountain views in the valley, it is one of the closest country club communities to the Tennis Garden. Explore Toscana Country Club homes.
Rancho La Quinta Country Club. One of our deepest specialties. Stacy started in new home sales here and has sold over 1,200 new and resale homes in the community. Explore Rancho La Quinta homes.
Trilogy at La Quinta. Billy has been part of Trilogy since the very beginning, with over 1,500 Trilogy homes sold. Explore Trilogy at La Quinta homes or see its sister community, Trilogy at The Polo Club.
09 · The numbers
What homes cost near the Tennis Garden
The numbers give you real choices. In La Quinta, the median sold price over the last six months is about $817,000 across roughly 687 closed sales, at around $384 per square foot. In Indian Wells, the median sale price sits near $1.4 million, with a small, tightly held inventory that makes every listing feel special.
Want to see what is available right now? Browse Indian Wells homes for sale, browse La Quinta homes for sale or search every listing on our home search.
10 · Tour with us
Tour homes during tournament week
Tournament week is one of the best times of year to tour. Snowbirds are returning, the communities are alive and you can feel exactly how each one lives.
- Tour two or three communities, not ten
- Book a morning tour day and still make your afternoon session
- Tell us how you want to spend a Tuesday, and we will build the day around it
Call Billy and Stacy at 760.636.6336 and we will plan your tour around your tickets.
11 · Explore more
More communities, city by city
Indian Wells
- Toscana Country Club, The Vintage Club, Eldorado Country Club, The Reserve Club, Indian Wells Country Club and Desert Horizons Country Club
- All Indian Wells homes
La Quinta
- Rancho La Quinta, Andalusia, PGA West, The Hideaway, The Madison Club and Tradition Golf Club
- All La Quinta homes
Palm Desert
55+ and active adult communities
- Trilogy at La Quinta, Trilogy at The Polo Club, Four Seasons at Terra Lago, Heritage Palms, Sun City Palm Desert and Del Webb Rancho Mirage
More desert cities
See every community in one place on our Coachella Valley country clubs page, or explore all of our desert cities.
Why buyers call Billy and Stacy
- Over 4,000 Coachella Valley homes sold in luxury and lifestyle communities
- Over 1,500 Trilogy homes and over 1,200 Rancho La Quinta homes sold
- More than 50 combined years in desert real estate
- On-site sales roots at Rancho La Quinta, Andalusia, Trilogy La Quinta and Trilogy at The Polo Club
- Hand-selected to represent Compass in the Coachella Valley
- Verified in the top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationwide
- Toscana members who live the country club lifestyle every day
12 · Questions
WTA Finals and Indian Wells real estate, answered
When are the WTA Finals at Indian Wells in 2026?
The 2026 WTA Finals run from Sunday, November 8 through Sunday, November 15 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Where are the WTA Finals being held?
The Indian Wells Tennis Garden, 78-200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells, CA 92210. It is the first time the season ending championship has been held there.
How much are WTA Finals tickets?
Single session tickets start at $75, mini packages start at $200 and the full Series Package starts at $900.
Who has qualified for the 2026 WTA Finals?
Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka have qualified in singles, along with the doubles teams of Siniakova and Townsend, Dabrowski and Stefani, and Danilina and Krunic. More spots lock in through October.
What time do the gates open?
Gates open at 10:30 AM every day, and practice courts are open to fans.
What is the closest airport to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden?
Palm Springs International Airport is the closest commercial airport, about 20 miles from the venue.
Where should I stay for the WTA Finals?
The WTA lists accommodations across Indian Wells, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs and Cathedral City. We also have a new luxury seasonal rental available now. Watch the video tour at youtube.com/shorts/zdHMgBDC6gs and call 760.636.6336 for details.
What are the best communities near the Indian Wells Tennis Garden?
Toscana Country Club, The Vintage Club, Eldorado Country Club and The Reserve Club in Indian Wells, along with Rancho La Quinta Country Club and Trilogy at La Quinta in La Quinta, are among the most sought after.
What is the median home price in La Quinta and Indian Wells?
In La Quinta, the median sold price over the last six months is about $817,000. In Indian Wells, the median sale price is near $1.4 million.
Who is the best real estate agent for homes near the Indian Wells Tennis Garden?
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate | Compass have sold over 4,000 desert lifestyle and luxury homes, including over 1,200 in Rancho La Quinta and over 1,500 in Trilogy, and are verified in the top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationwide.
When is the best time to buy a home in the Coachella Valley?
Fall is a great time to start. New listings arrive as owners return, and buying before season officially begins November 1 means enjoying the entire season in your own home.
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