Indian Wells to Host Epson Tour Championship Through 2026 as LPGA Qualifying Finale

The City of Indian Wells has extended its partnership as presenting sponsor of the Epson Tour Championship through 2026, ensuring the season finale of the LPGA's official qualifying tour returns to Indian Wells Golf Resort. The tournament, scheduled for October 2-5, 2025, will feature 108 professional women golfers competing for a $250,000 purse, with the winner receiving $37,500 and 650 points toward the Race for the Card—the highest single-event points total available all season.

This extension marks the second consecutive year of the city's partnership with the Epson Tour, which serves as the primary pathway for female golfers to earn LPGA Tour membership. The top finishers in the championship secure their LPGA Tour cards for the following season, making this event crucial for athletes' professional careers. Indian Wells Mayor Bruce Whitman emphasized the city's commitment to supporting world-class sports, noting their nearly 50-year history of hosting the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament.

Jody Brothers, the Epson Tour's Chief Business and Operating Officer, expressed enthusiasm about returning to Indian Wells, citing the 2024 event's success in providing a world-class experience for athletes and staff while giving the community early exposure to future LPGA stars. The tournament's continuation through 2026 provides stability for both the athletes and the local economy, as it brings elite professional women's golf to the Coachella Valley annually.

Golf fans have additional opportunities to engage with the event through the official Pro-Am held on Wednesday of tournament week, where participants can play alongside future LPGA Tour stars the day before competition begins. Ticket information is available at https://www.epsontourchampionship.com, while details about the host city can be found at https://www.CityOfIndianWells.org.

The Epson Tour enters its 45th competitive season in 2025 with support from entitlement partner Seiko Epson Corporation, having grown from 15 tournaments and $1.6 million in prize money a decade ago to $5 million across 20 events this season. The tour has produced 406 LPGA Tour titles from its alumni, including 51 major championships, demonstrating its critical role in developing professional women golfers.