The Six Kings Slam returns for its third edition in 2026, bringing together six of men's tennis biggest stars at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 21 to 24. The exhibition tournament, part of the Riyadh Season, will stream live globally on Netflix.
Jannik Sinner, the world No. 1 and two-time defending champion, headlines the field after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in both the 2024 and 2025 finals. The Italian has made Riyadh a personal fortress, winning all six of his matches at the event across the two previous editions.
Joining Sinner and Alcaraz are Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, and Alex de Minaur, who makes his Six Kings Slam debut this year. De Minaur replaces Stefanos Tsitsipas from the 2025 lineup, adding fresh firepower to an already stacked draw.
The tournament follows a knockout format spread across three days — semifinals on October 21 and 22, with the final on October 24, separated by a rest day on October 23. The winner takes home a prize of $6 million, one of the richest purses in exhibition tennis, though no ATP ranking points are awarded.
The event continues to push production boundaries, with over 20 cameras, drone coverage, and robotic camera systems providing a cinematic broadcast experience on Netflix. For subscribers worldwide, all matches are included at no additional cost.
"I'm happy to be back in Riyadh to defend my Six Kings Slam title once again," Sinner said in a statement released through the tournament. "It's a great event with an amazing atmosphere, and I can't wait to compete this October."
Alcaraz, who pushed Sinner to three sets in last year's final, will be looking to dethrone the champion on the same fast indoor hard courts where previous editions have delivered high-quality drama. Djokovic, Zverev, and Fritz all return with semifinal ambitions, while De Minaur arrives as a wildcard capable of upsetting the established order.
With a combined 30-plus Grand Slam singles titles among the participants, the 2026 Six Kings Slam shapes up as the strongest exhibition field of the year.
Sources
- https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/six-kings-slam-tennis-riyadh-season-2026
- https://www.ubitennis.com/blog/2026/07/28/six-kings-slam-2026-sinner-torna-a-riyadh-per-difendere-il-trono/
