Are you interested in sharing the court with tennis superstars like Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and more? Apply to join the BNP Paribas Open Ball Crew this March to play an integral role in supporting the amazing on-court action at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden for the 2025 BNP Paribas Open!
The 2025 BNP Paribas Open is set to take place from March 2-16, and we are looking for motivated individuals between the ages of 13 and 35 to apply to join the Ball Crew and be an integral part of the team in Tennis Paradise this spring.
BNP Paribas Open Ball Crew team members receive an official photo tournament credential, which allows entry to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden throughout the entire tournament, and each member is provided with the official Ball Crew uniform provided by tournament partner FILA. Ball Crew members receive a meal allowance for every shift covered and also receive two grounds pass tickets for each day of the tournament, which can be given to family and friends
A Ball Crew Manual and instructional videos are made available online and must be read/watched prior to attending an in-person training. Ball Crew Coordinators will communicate all on and off the court procedures and policies at the in-person training. The Ball Crew Committee strives each year to maintain and improve our performance on-court, providing members with the tools and training they need to operate with the best of the best.
Before applying, please read all of the 2025 BNP Paribas Open Ball Crew requirements listed below.
Ball Crew members must be between the ages of 13 and 35 by March 1, 2025. (Proof of age is required).
Ball Crew members must be physically capable of performing up to a two-hour continuous session on court as part of a six-hour shift. The normal session is one-hour on court followed by a one-hour rest period.
Complete the necessary online waivers posted on the registration site.
Read the 2025 BNP Ball Crew Manual and pass the online Ball Crew Quiz. (It is an open-book quiz). Watch the training videos that demonstrate our on-court procedures. Both the Ball Crew manual and videos are posted on the registration website.
New and second-year Ball Crew applications are required to complete a minimum of 10-12 hours of training. Our objective is to be sure that you are “Tournament Ready”. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee “Tournament Ready” status in 10-12 hours of training because it is based on your performance. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you start your training early to ensure that you complete all of the training necessary before tournament day. The Ball Crew Chairs will determine when you have reached that goal.
Ball Crew Members with 2 or more years of experience at the BNP Paribas Open must complete a minimum of 4 hours of yearly refresher training or 1 day of Boot Camp. Training sessions will be offered at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and out-of-area locations.
Indian Wells Boot Camp
Off-Site Training: The following are training dates/times/locations for off-site BNP Paribas Open Ball Crew training. Registration is required to attend training.
Dana Point, CA
Dates: TBA
@Dana Point Tennis Center; 24911 Calle de Tenis, Dana Point, CA 92629
Boise, ID
TBA
Edmonds, WA
Dates: TBA
@Harbor Square Athletic Club
160 W Dayton St
American Fork, UT
January of 2025
San Diego, CA
Dates: TBA
Santa Barbara, CA
January & February of 2025
@Santa Barbara Tennis Club
Sunnyvale, CA
January of 2025
@Sunnyvale Training Center; 755 S Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Temecula, CA
Dates: TBA
@Great Oaks High School; 32555 Deer Hollow Way, Temecula, CA 92592
Thousand Oaks, CA
January and February 2025
@California Lutheran University
Denver, CO
Outdoor training late September/early October of 2024
@Dakota Ridge High School
Indoor refresher training late January/early February of 2025
@Ken-Caryl Community Center
Good luck and we look forward to having you join our team!
Registration for the BNP Paribas Open opens August 1, 2024.