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Saudi Arabia postpones Six Kings Slam tennis tournament to December
Exhibition event featuring Djokovic, Alcaraz and Zverev moved from October 21-24 to December 27-30, with Netflix streaming rights retained.
Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority announced the postponement of the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament from its scheduled dates of October 21-24 to December 27-30, 2026. The exhibition event was set to feature Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Learner Tien and Alex de Minaur. Netflix will continue to stream the tournament on the rescheduled dates.
Six Kings Slam postponement announced by Riyadh Season#
Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, confirmed the postponement on October 15, 2026. Riyadh Season, the entertainment programme hosting the tournament, said in a statement that the move reflects its commitment to delivering sporting events to the highest standards. The authority cited an assessment of organizational and logistical challenges and their potential impact on audience experience quality. The tournament will now take place from December 27 to December 30, 2026.
Netflix streaming rights retained for December dates#
The tournament was originally scheduled to be streamed live by Netflix during the October dates. Netflix will retain streaming rights for the rescheduled December 27-30 dates, according to the announcement. The Six Kings Slam is an exhibition tennis event forming part of the Riyadh Season programme. Riyadh Season expressed appreciation to players, partners and tennis fans for their continued interest and confirmed preparations are continuing for the tournament on its new dates.
Saudi Pro League matches also rescheduled#
The Saudi Pro League announced on October 14, 2026, that three Matchweek 9 fixtures were postponed for what it described as logistical considerations and mandatory minimum rest periods between matches. The match between Al Hilal and Al Riyadh, along with Al Ittihad against Al Shabab, was rescheduled to December 19, 2026. Al Ahli's match against Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr was moved to March 6, 2027. The remaining Matchweek 9 fixtures will be played as previously scheduled, the league said.
Contact information for tournament inquiries#
For inquiries and updates regarding the Six Kings Slam tournament, visitors can contact the Ehtemam Center through the unified number 8001282222 or via its website at Ehtemam.sa, according to Riyadh Season. The authority stated its commitment to delivering sporting experiences that meet audience expectations. The tournament represents the third edition of the international Six Kings Slam event hosted by Riyadh Season.
Sources4 sources across 4 domains
- saudigazette.com.saSaudi GazetteTournament postponed from October 21-24 to December 27-30, 2026, with statement from Riyadh Season citing logistical challenges and Ehtemam Center contact details
- khaleejtimes.comKhaleej TimesTurki Alalshikh announcement on October 15, player lineup including Djokovic, Alcaraz, Zverev, Fritz, Tien and de Minaur, and Netflix streaming rights
- arabianbusiness.comArabian BusinessConfirmation of December 27-30 dates and Saudi Pro League fixture rescheduling
- middleeastmonitor.comMiddle East MonitorSaudi Pro League statement on October 14 regarding three postponed matches with specific rescheduled dates for Al Hilal-Al Riyadh, Al Ittihad-Al Shabab and Al Ahli-Al Nassr
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