Saudi Arabia’s Six Kings Slam Tennis Exhibition Postponed to December

A premier tennis event in Riyah, Saudi Arabia, which was set to be held October 21, 22 and 24, has been postponed until December.

The Six Kings Slam, a tennis exhibition featuring a roster of global stars such as Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev, will now take place in Riyadh’s ANB Arena from December 27-30, 2026.

Organizers posted the news to social media Wednesday, citing the decision was made “following an assessment of the organization and logistical challenges associated with hosting the tournament and their potential impact on the quality of the audience experience.”

 

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The scheduling change came days after an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh from Yemen’s Houthi movement over the previous weekend. The incident included a missile strike that killed 13 people and wounded more than 300, and airport operations remain suspended throughout the week.

The Six Kings Slam has been held since 2024 and awards millions of dollars to participants and its winner. The Associated Press reported each participant was awarded a $1.5 million appearance fee in 2025, with the winner receiving up to $6 million after bonuses.

Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner has won both previous iterations of the tournament. A week before the Six Kings Slam’s postponement, the two-time champion had withdrawn from this year’s event due to a knee injury. He was replaced by 20-year-old American Learner Tien.

The tournament is scheduled to be broadcast live on Netflix.