Dennis Chan
Hall of Fame
Does anyone know the grounds ticket price for IW on Thur Mar-05 and Fri Mar-06? And where to buy tickets?
Indian Wells 2026 grounds ticket price
- Thread starter Dennis Chan
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It's on the IW website. You pick your date and then pick "day session" to see options, including grounds passes. Grounds passes are good for the entire day, by the way. That's not entirely clear on their site, but it's definitely the case.
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not_too_shabby
New User
Anyone know if grounds passes ever sell out? We are TBD on whether we want to go Mon or Tues of round three.
remshaam
Rookie
I’m going there next week, from Thursday the 5th through Monday the 9th. Since it’s my first time, how would you recommend splitting the days between grounds passes and regular tickets?
LuckyR
Legend
Depends on whether you have seen Pro tennis live or not before. If you haven't, my vote would be to get as good of lower bowl seats as you can for one day session and get whatever you can within your budget for the rest. If you're not going to be "wowed" by seeing Pros live I'd divide my ticket budget by the number of days you're going and spend that.
If you want to watch a lot of tennis and don't care about watching the top 5 seeds, get a grounds pass. Lots of other top players (seed 6 and below) will be on the outer courts. If you want to guarantee watching someone like Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic, you need to get a Stadium 1 ticket for the night session as they are most likely to play that evening slot. Or a Stadium 1 day ticket will also do.
Maybe try getting a stadium ticket for one or two sessions, preferably evening to catch the top pros.
Remember, a day ticket for Stadium 1 or Stadium 2 gives you access to that stadium + all the outer courts 3-9.
Maybe try getting a stadium ticket for one or two sessions, preferably evening to catch the top pros.
Remember, a day ticket for Stadium 1 or Stadium 2 gives you access to that stadium + all the outer courts 3-9.
not_too_shabby
New User
I have night tickets for stadium 1 Sunday/Monday. Are you still able to go to the top level of stadium 2 with a Stadium 1 ticket? I thought I heard they changed that from when I was there a couple years ago.
Jack the Hack
Hall of Fame
Nope, they've made all of Stadium 2 reserved seating, so you need a ticket for Stadium 2 to get into Stadium 2. It's a shame. The GA seats at the top of 2 were a cool perk and opportunity to see a top seed occasionally.
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
Nope. Stadium 2 is no longer available as General Admission. This is now driving higher attendance to the outer stadium courts in the early rounds.
not_too_shabby
New User
Thanks for the reply. So if I go to buy tickets, it only shows Stadium 2 tickets for the Day session, but Stadium 2 has evening matches too. Does one ticket get you access for the entire day/night?
JoelDali
Bionic Poster
BREAKING NEWS — SPORT
Forum Legend Triumphs: Talk Tennis Member Sureshs Wins the Indian Whales Championship
Mumbai, India — In a result that has stunned analysts, confused marine biologists, and sent internet tennis forums into complete meltdown, Talk Tennis forum member Sureshs has officially won the inaugural Indian Whales Championship, a sporting event many experts were not entirely sure existed until yesterday.
The championship, held off the scenic coast of Goa, combines tennis strategy, ocean awareness, and what organizers describe as “advanced aquatic court positioning.” Competitors must rally while standing on specially designed floating platforms as friendly whales occasionally surface nearby to judge “style, bravery, and split-step timing.”
According to tournament officials, Sureshs dominated the competition with his trademark technique known on the forum as the “Stall-2 Chop Shot.”
“The whales loved it,” said one judge. “They surfaced three times during his semifinal match. That’s basically a standing ovation in whale culture.”
A Legendary Run
Sureshs’ path to the title was anything but easy. His tournament included victories over:
• The defending champion, retired marine biologist Dr. Ravi “Backhand Current” Patel
• A Norwegian paddle-tennis sailor who attempted a risky “topspin harpoon serve”
• And the crowd favorite, an Australian surfer known simply as The Drop-Volley Dolphin
In the final match, Sureshs reportedly delivered a devastating series of floating-platform forehands while maintaining perfect balance despite a curious humpback whale repeatedly nudging Court 2.
Spectators described the moment of victory as unforgettable.
“He hit the winning shot, did a perfect split step, and pointed respectfully at the whale,” said one fan. “It was pure sportsmanship.”
Forum Reactions
Within minutes of the result, the Talk Tennis forum exploded with reaction threads such as:
• “I told you the Stall-2 Chop Shot would work in ocean conditions.”
• “Is Sureshs now the greatest marine-court player of all time?”
• “Can he beat whales at Wimbledon next?”
Several forum members are already demanding that the Indian Whales Championship be recognized as the fifth Grand Slam, citing its “unique aquatic difficulty.”
The Champion Speaks
When asked about his historic win, Sureshs remained humble.
“The key is footwork,” he said. “And respecting the whales. Also never underestimate the power of the chop shot.”
Tournament organizers confirmed that next year’s championship will include floating doubles, underwater Hawk-Eye, and a new experimental event called Whale Mixed Doubles.
As for Sureshs, rumors are already circulating that he is preparing for the Pacific Orca Masters, widely considered the most challenging event in marine tennis.
One thing is certain: the legend of Sureshs continues to grow — both on land and at sea.
⸻
Talk Tennis Forum Thread
Thread Title: SURESHS WINS THE INDIAN WHALES CHAMPIONSHIP — GOAT CONFIRMED??
Sentinel:
I just woke up and saw the news. Is this real? Did Sureshs actually win the Indian Whales Championship or is this another one of those offseason rumors?
⸻
DGhould:
Real. I saw the livestream.
Two humpbacks surfaced during his backhand rally in the semifinal.
That is basically the marine equivalent of a standing ovation.
⸻
J011yRoger:
People laugh, but playing on a floating court requires elite balance.
Federer could maybe do it.
DGhould maybe.
But Sureshs already did it.
⸻
Natalia:
Typical forum hype.
Let me know when Sureshs wins something on a non-cetacean surface.
⸻
JoelDali:
The real question:
Is the Stall-2 Chop Shot even legal under International Marine Tennis Federation rules?
Because if it is, the tour is finished.
⸻
Sentinel:
I heard the whales actually nudged his platform closer to the baseline during the final.
Home ocean advantage?
⸻
DGhould:
No.
According to the broadcast the whales were responding to the split-step vibrations.
Apparently the rhythm attracts them.
Science.
⸻
J011yRoger:
Clip from the final:
Opponent hits a topspin lob
Sureshs calmly waits
platform drifting
whale surfaces
STALL
CHOP
Winner.
The whale splashes.
Crowd goes insane.
Cinema.
⸻
Natalia:
I still think the tournament should have Hawk-Eye.
One whale clearly interfered with a drop volley in the quarterfinal.
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Sentinel:
Hawk-Eye doesn’t work underwater.
Everyone knows this.
⸻
JoelDali:
Prediction:
Next year Sureshs wins:
• Indian Whales Championship
• Pacific Orca Masters
• Atlantic Beluga Invitational
Career Marine Slam.
⸻
DGhould:
If he adds the Arctic Narwhal Open, it’s the Cetacean Grand Slam.
Only three players in history have even attempted it.
⸻
Sentinel:
Name them.
⸻
DGhould:
No one remembers because they all fell off the platforms.
J011yRoger:
Important question:
Can Sureshs beat the whales in doubles?
⸻
Natalia:
Only if the whales learn the Double Masala footwork pattern.
⸻
Sentinel:
I give it six months before someone on the forum asks for a Stall-2 Chop Shot tutorial.
⸻
JoelDali:
Too late.
I already tried it at pickleball.
Fell into a fountain.
Worth it.
⸻
Thread continues… (412 replies)
Forum Legend Triumphs: Talk Tennis Member Sureshs Wins the Indian Whales Championship
Mumbai, India — In a result that has stunned analysts, confused marine biologists, and sent internet tennis forums into complete meltdown, Talk Tennis forum member Sureshs has officially won the inaugural Indian Whales Championship, a sporting event many experts were not entirely sure existed until yesterday.
The championship, held off the scenic coast of Goa, combines tennis strategy, ocean awareness, and what organizers describe as “advanced aquatic court positioning.” Competitors must rally while standing on specially designed floating platforms as friendly whales occasionally surface nearby to judge “style, bravery, and split-step timing.”
According to tournament officials, Sureshs dominated the competition with his trademark technique known on the forum as the “Stall-2 Chop Shot.”
“The whales loved it,” said one judge. “They surfaced three times during his semifinal match. That’s basically a standing ovation in whale culture.”
A Legendary Run
Sureshs’ path to the title was anything but easy. His tournament included victories over:
• The defending champion, retired marine biologist Dr. Ravi “Backhand Current” Patel
• A Norwegian paddle-tennis sailor who attempted a risky “topspin harpoon serve”
• And the crowd favorite, an Australian surfer known simply as The Drop-Volley Dolphin
In the final match, Sureshs reportedly delivered a devastating series of floating-platform forehands while maintaining perfect balance despite a curious humpback whale repeatedly nudging Court 2.
Spectators described the moment of victory as unforgettable.
“He hit the winning shot, did a perfect split step, and pointed respectfully at the whale,” said one fan. “It was pure sportsmanship.”
Forum Reactions
Within minutes of the result, the Talk Tennis forum exploded with reaction threads such as:
• “I told you the Stall-2 Chop Shot would work in ocean conditions.”
• “Is Sureshs now the greatest marine-court player of all time?”
• “Can he beat whales at Wimbledon next?”
Several forum members are already demanding that the Indian Whales Championship be recognized as the fifth Grand Slam, citing its “unique aquatic difficulty.”
The Champion Speaks
When asked about his historic win, Sureshs remained humble.
“The key is footwork,” he said. “And respecting the whales. Also never underestimate the power of the chop shot.”
Tournament organizers confirmed that next year’s championship will include floating doubles, underwater Hawk-Eye, and a new experimental event called Whale Mixed Doubles.
As for Sureshs, rumors are already circulating that he is preparing for the Pacific Orca Masters, widely considered the most challenging event in marine tennis.
One thing is certain: the legend of Sureshs continues to grow — both on land and at sea.
⸻
Talk Tennis Forum Thread
Thread Title: SURESHS WINS THE INDIAN WHALES CHAMPIONSHIP — GOAT CONFIRMED??
Sentinel:
I just woke up and saw the news. Is this real? Did Sureshs actually win the Indian Whales Championship or is this another one of those offseason rumors?
⸻
DGhould:
Real. I saw the livestream.
Two humpbacks surfaced during his backhand rally in the semifinal.
That is basically the marine equivalent of a standing ovation.
⸻
J011yRoger:
People laugh, but playing on a floating court requires elite balance.
Federer could maybe do it.
DGhould maybe.
But Sureshs already did it.
⸻
Natalia:
Typical forum hype.
Let me know when Sureshs wins something on a non-cetacean surface.
⸻
JoelDali:
The real question:
Is the Stall-2 Chop Shot even legal under International Marine Tennis Federation rules?
Because if it is, the tour is finished.
⸻
Sentinel:
I heard the whales actually nudged his platform closer to the baseline during the final.
Home ocean advantage?
⸻
DGhould:
No.
According to the broadcast the whales were responding to the split-step vibrations.
Apparently the rhythm attracts them.
Science.
⸻
J011yRoger:
Clip from the final:
Opponent hits a topspin lob
Sureshs calmly waits
platform drifting
whale surfaces
STALL
CHOP
Winner.
The whale splashes.
Crowd goes insane.
Cinema.
⸻
Natalia:
I still think the tournament should have Hawk-Eye.
One whale clearly interfered with a drop volley in the quarterfinal.
⸻
Sentinel:
Hawk-Eye doesn’t work underwater.
Everyone knows this.
⸻
JoelDali:
Prediction:
Next year Sureshs wins:
• Indian Whales Championship
• Pacific Orca Masters
• Atlantic Beluga Invitational
Career Marine Slam.
⸻
DGhould:
If he adds the Arctic Narwhal Open, it’s the Cetacean Grand Slam.
Only three players in history have even attempted it.
⸻
Sentinel:
Name them.
⸻
DGhould:
No one remembers because they all fell off the platforms.
J011yRoger:
Important question:
Can Sureshs beat the whales in doubles?
⸻
Natalia:
Only if the whales learn the Double Masala footwork pattern.
⸻
Sentinel:
I give it six months before someone on the forum asks for a Stall-2 Chop Shot tutorial.
⸻
JoelDali:
Too late.
I already tried it at pickleball.
Fell into a fountain.
Worth it.
⸻
Thread continues… (412 replies)
