Overview
- Organizers confirmed the Six Kings Slam will take place in Riyadh from 21–24 October 2026 and will again feature Jannik Sinner as the defending champion.
- The announced six-player field includes Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz and debutant Alex de Minaur, while Carlos Alcaraz is listed but his attendance depends on recovery from a wrist problem.
- The event is an exhibition that awards no ATP ranking points but offers very large payouts and appearance fees, with past editions reporting a winner’s haul of about US$6 million.
- Netflix will provide exclusive live coverage for the second consecutive year, highlighting growing streaming interest in live sports rights for premium exhibition events.
- Saudi hosts say they will proceed with the tournament despite regional tensions, using the event as part of a broader strategy to showcase major international sports in Riyadh.