Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Novak Djokovic are set to headline the upcoming edition of the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia, marking the return of one of tennis’ most talked-about exhibition events.
Sinner, who defeated Alcaraz in last year’s final to lift the inaugural trophy, returns to defend his crown. Joining him is Djokovic, whose presence adds even more sparkle to an already star-studded field, all competing for a staggering $4.5 million winner’s prize.
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Tokyo 2020 gold medalist Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and world No. 4 Taylor Fritz bring extra star power to the field and will square off in the curtain-raiser of the 2025 Six Kings Slam.
The tournament format features two quarter-finals, two semi-finals, a third-place playoff, and the grand final. Alcaraz and Djokovic have both earned automatic berths in the semifinals, leaving the remaining four contenders to battle it out for a shot at joining them in the final four.
Though the Six Kings Slam carries no ATP ranking points, it stands as the most high-profile men’s tennis event ever staged in Saudi Arabia.
The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all you need to know to ensure you don’t miss a minute of the action.
When is the 2025 Six Kings Slam?
The 2025 Six Kings Slam begins on Wednesday, October 15, and runs through three days until Saturday, October 18 at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
How to watch 2025 Six Kings Slam in US: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Netflix
The 2025 Six Kings Slam is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. Streaming options are available exclusively on Netflix.
Tennis fans can catch all the action from the Six Kings Slam live on Netflix, with no extra charges attached.
The event won’t follow a pay-per-view model, meaning all existing Netflix subscribers can tune in and enjoy the tournament as part of their regular subscription.
2025 Six Kings Slam schedule
The first round of matches begins Wednesday, October 15. Here’s the complete schedule for the 2025 Six Kings Slam:
Wednesday, October 15
- Carlos Alcaraz bye
- Novak Djokovic bye
- Alexander Zverev vs. Taylor Fritz (12:30 p.m. ET)
- Jannik Sinner vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas (not before 2:00 p.m. ET)
Thursday, October 16
- Alexander Zverev/Taylor Fritz vs. Carlos Alcaraz
- Jannik Sinner/Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Novak Djokovic
Saturday, October 18
2025 Six Kings Slam prize money
The star-studded six-player exhibition is set to unfold over three days in Riyadh, where participants are guaranteed a hefty $1.5 million appearance fee.
On top of that, an impressive $4.5 million purse awaits the tournament winner, taking their total earnings of the champion in Riyadh to a massive $6 million , making it one of the most lucrative showcase events on the sporting calendar.
To put that into perspective, Sinner’s 2025 Wimbledon triumph came with a winner’s cheque of $4 million.
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