Six Kings Slam Riyadh 2026 Tickets, dates, venue, players, and format

The Six Kings Slam returns to Riyadh as one of the standout events of Riyadh Season 2025. Held at ANB Arena, this exclusive exhibition brings together six of the world’s top men’s tennis players for a fast-paced, knockout-style competition played over three matchdays. It’s not an ATP event, but it offers the sport’s richest prize pool and the kind of stage presence usually reserved for Grand Slam finals.

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It’s an exhibition (no ATP ranking points) but it does pay the richest winner’s check in tennis: players receive $1.5m appearance and the champion takes $6m total (appearance + $4.5m add-on).

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Quick answers

• When is it? 15–18 Oct 2025 (play on 15th, 16th and 18th; 17th is a rest day due to the “no three straight days in exhibitions” rule).
• Where is it? ANB Arena, Riyadh — an 8,000-seat, purpose-built indoor tennis venue.
• Who’s playing? Alcaraz, Djokovic, Sinner, Zverev, Fritz, Draper announced; note: Draper has since been ruled out for the rest of 2025 with an arm injury, so a replacement may be named.
• Where to watch? Netflix (global).
• Who won last time? Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 final; Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal for third.

What makes the Six Kings Slam different

This isn’t a standard tour stop. It’s a high-production, prime-time exhibition designed for global streaming and a live arena crowd. In 2024 the prize purse set a record for tennis, and 2025 returns with the same “six stars, three nights” recipe — fast schedule, star power, and a broadcast aimed at casual viewers as well as die-hards.

6 kings Slam Dates, schedule & format

• Matchdays: Wed 15 Oct, Thu 16 Oct, Sat 18 Oct (local time, evening sessions).
• Rest day: Fri 17 Oct (players can’t compete three days in a row in exhibitions).
• Draw: 6 players; opening round produces semi-finalists; two top seeds may receive byes depending on the final bracket release (as in 2024).

Expect the final order of play (with exact times) the week of the event.

Venue: ANB Arena (Riyadh)

• Surface: Indoor hard court.
• Capacity: ~8,000 for tennis.
• Experience: Concert-style production, strong lighting, short walkways, and a compact bowl, so even upper sections keep a good angle.

Arrival tip: Plan 60–75 minutes early. Security lines move quickly, but the concourse gets busy near session start.

Player field

• Jannik Sinner — defending champion; won the 2024 final vs Carlos Alcaraz.
• Carlos Alcaraz — runner-up last year; a must-see in short-format exhibitions.
• Novak Djokovic — beat Rafael Nadal for third in 2024; returns for 2025.
• Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Jack Draper announced for 2025; Draper has been ruled out for the rest of 2025 with an arm injury, so watch for a replacement.

Prize money

• Appearance fee: US $1.5 million per player
• Champion’s total: US $6 million (includes the appearance fee; the “win bonus” is $4.5m).

This purse is larger than any single tournament winner’s prize in tour tennis.

Last year in Riyadh (2024)

• Final: Sinner def. Alcaraz 6–7(5), 6–3, 6–3
• Third place: Djokovic def. Nadal 6–2, 7–6(5)
• Broadcast: DAZN held rights; the 2025 edition moves to Netflix.

1. Pick your session
   Each matchday is ticketed. If you want to see a particular star, wait for the official order of play, then buy that night. If you want value, target the opening round.

1. Choose your block
   • Lower central: best view of ball trajectory and rallies.
   • Lower corners: excellent value, closer to player boxes and changeover views.
   • Upper central: cheaper, still a strong angle in ANB Arena’s compact bowl.

1. Check listing details
   • Look for “mobile transfer / QR ready” and row + seat numbers.
   • Avoid “obstructed view” unless priced accordingly.
   • For groups, buy in one order so you’re seated together.

1. Secure checkout
   Use the Viagogo app or site; tickets deliver to your account. Keep your phone screen bright at turnstiles.

Where to sit: quick guide

• If you want atmosphere: lower corners near player boxes.
• If you want tactics: lower central, opposite TV cameras.
• On a budget: upper central; avoid very high ends if you track ball toss.
• Accessibility: check wheelchair sections on the ANB Arena map before purchase.

Getting there and matchday tips

• Transport: Ride-hail is the simplest option; follow the signed pick-up points after the session.
• Security & tickets: Have the QR ready; screenshots often fail.
• Food & drink: Queues spike 20 minutes before start and at changeovers — plan breaks early in sets.
• Merch & photos: The concourse opens with photo backdrops; best time is 30–45 mins before play.

Streaming and highlights

Netflix streams the 2025 edition worldwide, which should lift global awareness and make clips easy to find. Expect short-form highlights and behind-the-scenes features built for the app.