Six Kings Slam 2026 in Riyadh: Tien replaces Sinner, dates and draw
The third Six Kings Slam plays in Riyadh on 21, 22 and 24 October 2026, with Learner Tien replacing the injured Jannik Sinner.
The Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition returns to Riyadh for its third edition as part of Riyadh Season 2026, on Wednesday 21, Thursday 22 and Saturday 24 October 2026 at The Venue. This year's edition goes ahead without defending champion Jannik Sinner, who is injured; American Learner Tien takes his place alongside Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.
| Dates | Wednesday 21, Thursday 22 and Saturday 24 October 2026 (final on Saturday) |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Venue, Boulevard City, Hittin, Riyadh |
| Tickets | On sale on webook.com |
| Streaming | Live on Netflix worldwide |
| Good for | Tennis fans and anyone who enjoys a big sporting night |
About the tournament
The Six Kings Slam began in 2024 as part of Riyadh Season and brings six tennis stars together for a short competition on an indoor hard court. It is an exhibition outside the official ATP calendar and awards no ranking points.
Tennis media report that each player receives a USD 1.5 million appearance fee and that the champion's total reaches USD 6 million, although the organisers have not officially confirmed this year's prize structure.
A change in the field
Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, announced on X on Tuesday 6 October 2026 that Learner Tien will replace Sinner, after the Italian said he would end his 2026 season because of a knee injury. Sinner won both previous editions, beating Alcaraz in each final.
Tien is a 20-year-old American who reached the Australian Open quarter-finals this year. The current field is:
- Carlos Alcaraz (Spain): has played every edition.
- Novak Djokovic (Serbia).
- Alexander Zverev (Germany).
- Taylor Fritz (United States).
- Alex de Minaur (Australia): making his debut.
- Learner Tien (United States): replacing Sinner.
Zverev and Fritz return from the 2025 field, while de Minaur and Tien play the event for the first time. With Sinner out, Riyadh will crown a new champion this year, as none of the six players has won the title before.
Tennis media report that de Minaur's participation is not yet certain after he retired from the Beijing final with a physical problem, so the field could change again before the start.
The draw
The event is a knockout, with Alcaraz and Djokovic going straight into the semi-finals. Based on the draw published by tennis media in early October, with Tien in Sinner's place:
- Wednesday 21 October (quarter-finals): Zverev v Fritz, and Tien v de Minaur.
- Thursday 22 October (semi-finals): Alcaraz v the Zverev/Fritz winner, and Djokovic v the Tien/de Minaur winner.
- Saturday 24 October: the third-place match, then the final.
There is no play on Friday 23 October. Match start times have not been confirmed by official sources, so check the event page before you set out. According to Arab News, a fan zone with entertainment and interactive activities runs alongside the tournament.
Tickets and streaming
The authority has put tickets on sale on webook, with prices varying by seating category: the booking page lists two general-admission tiers and a VIP tier. If you cannot attend, every match streams live on Netflix for subscribers worldwide.
Tips before you go
- Buy tickets only on webook.com; the booking terms prohibit resale.
- The terms admit children aged five and over, and every attendee needs their own ticket.
- Arrive early, as the organiser may refuse late entry.
- Stay quiet during points, keep your phone on silent and avoid flash photography.
- If you can only go once, Saturday 24 October has both the third-place match and the final.
Getting there
The Venue is in the Boulevard City area of Hittin, north-west Riyadh, near Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road. Some media coverage calls it ANB Arena.
Book your ride in the Drovox Passenger app and you will see the fare before you confirm. Because sporting evenings can run late, you can schedule your ride home ahead of time so a Hero is on the way when you choose.
Follow the event's official account for any schedule updates, or the tournament page on webook.com.
