Six Kings Slam is back for the second consecutive year. Tennis fans are set to witness an all-star showdown as six of the sport’s biggest names gather in the Saudi capital for the 2025 edition, running from 15–18 October.
To be held at The Venue, an 8,000-seater arena built for spectacle and atmosphere, the exhibition tournament promises three days of elite tennis action.
A Line-Up of Legends and Heavy Hitters
Headlining the event is World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, who receives a bye straight into the semi-finals. He’s joined by 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, also granted a semi-final spot. Returning to defend his 2024 title is Italy’s Jannik Sinner, fresh off another strong season on the ATP Tour.
The field also includes Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallist Alexander Zverev, World No. 4 Taylor Fritz, and two-time major finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas, who steps in to replace the injured Jack Draper.
In total, five of the current ATP top 10 are competing, marking the event as one of the most prestigious exhibition tournaments in recent history.
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Six Kings Slam 2025 : Full Schedule
(Riyadh Local Time – AST / GMT+3)
Wednesday, 15 October – Quarter-Finals
- 19:30 – Alexander Zverev 🇩🇪 vs Taylor Fritz 🇺🇸
- Not before 21:00 – Jannik Sinner 🇮🇹 vs Stefanos Tsitsipas 🇬🇷
Thursday, 16 October – Semi-Finals
- Zverev/Fritz winner vs Carlos Alcaraz 🇪🇸
- Sinner/Tsitsipas winner vs Novak Djokovic 🇷🇸
Saturday, 18 October – Final
- Third-Place Match
- Final
Note: There will be no matches on Friday, as ATP rules prevent players from competing on three consecutive days in exhibition events.
Watch Live – Only on Netflix
In a major broadcasting move, Netflix has secured the exclusive global streaming rights for the 2025 edition. After being televised on DAZN in 2024, the tournament’s new home signals Netflix’s growing push into live sports.
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With no ATP points on the line, players are free to showcase flair, creativity, and rivalries without the pressure of rankings- offering fans high-level tennis with an entertaining twist.
A New Gold Standard for Tennis Exhibitions
While exhibition events often fly under the radar, the Six Kings Slam has flipped the script. Not only does it feature elite talent, but it’s doing so with financial incentives that rival- and in some cases, exceed- those of the Grand Slams:
- Six Kings Slam 2025 (Reported): up to $6 million
- US Open (2025): $5 million
- Australian Open: £3.5 million (~$4.3m)
- Wimbledon: £3 million (~$3.7m)
- French Open: €2.5 million (~$2.6m)
The lure of high-stakes exhibition tennis- coupled with Saudi Arabia’s growing sporting ambitions as part of Riyadh Season– makes the Six Kings Slam one of the most-watched non-tour events of the year.
Also Read: Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner, Who Will Finish As Year-End No. 1?
What to Watch For
- Alcaraz’s dominance: Can the young Spaniard justify his No.1 ranking in a field of veterans and in-form players?
- Sinner’s title defense: The 2024 champion is in form- but will the pressure of back-to-back titles weigh on him?
- Djokovic’s fire: Even in exhibitions, the Serbian icon rarely lets up. Expect intensity.
