Six Kings Slam 2025: All You Need to Know
The Six Kings Slam returns in 2025 as one of the most anticipated exhibition tennis spectacles of the year. Featuring six of the world’s top male players, this Riyadh-based event combines elite athletic competition with premium entertainment flair. This guide covers everything: results, scores, ticket info, draw, and the full schedule for 2025.
What Is the Six Kings Slam?
The Six Kings Slam is a high-profile exhibition tennis tournament held during the Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia. Unlike standard ATP events, this tournament offers no ranking points—its draw is purely for spectacle, prestige, and huge prize money.
Launched in 2024, it gathers six of the sport’s top names for a knockout-style format over a few days, with a rest day included to comply with exhibition rules.
For 2025, the tournament is staged at ANB Arena, Riyadh, from October 15 to 18, with competition played on October 15, 16, and 18 (October 17 is a rest day).
2025 Six Kings Slam — Format & Draw
Format & Structure
Because this is an exhibition, the format is somewhat compressed compared to a full tour event:
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Six players are selected for the draw.
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Two of the players receive byes into the semifinals; the other four play in quarterfinal matchups.
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No matches are held on the third day (October 17) to ensure players don’t compete on three straight days.
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The two semifinal winners advance to the final. The losing semifinalists compete in a third-place playoff.
Participants & Draw
Originally, the announced 2025 lineup included Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, and Jack Draper.
However, Jack Draper was later ruled out of competition for the rest of 2025 due to an arm injury, and Stefanos Tsitsipas was named as his replacement.
Thus, the final 2025 participants are:
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Jannik Sinner
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Carlos Alcaraz
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Novak Djokovic
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Alexander Zverev
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Taylor Fritz
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Stefanos Tsitsipas
In the bracket:
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Alcaraz and Djokovic receive byes to the semifinals.
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Quarterfinal matchups:
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Zverev vs. Fritz
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Sinner vs. Tsitsipas
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Semifinal pairings:
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Alcaraz vs. (winner of Zverev / Fritz)
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Djokovic vs. (winner of Sinner / Tsitsipas)
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2025 Schedule & Match Times
Below is the official schedule for the 2025 edition, including match days, times, and local conversions.
Match Schedule
| Day / Date | Stage | Matches |
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| Wednesday, Oct 15 | Quarterfinals | Zverev vs Fritz Sinner vs Tsitsipas |
| Thursday, Oct 16 | Semifinals | Alcaraz vs (Zverev/Fritz) Djokovic vs (Sinner/Tsitsipas) |
| Friday, Oct 17 | Rest day | No matches scheduled (by design) |
| Saturday, Oct 18 | Final / Third-place match | Final: winners of semis Third-place playoff: losing semifinalists |
Match Start Times
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All matches begin at 9:30 a.m. PT / 12:30 p.m. ET streaming time.
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For Indian Standard Time (IST), these matches correspond to 10:00 p.m. IST start time.
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Local Riyadh time is accordingly adjusted based on broadcasting windows and local kickoff.
Notes on Timing
Because this is an exhibition, matches are played consecutively each day. The second match begins shortly after the first one ends.
Netflix, which holds the exclusive streaming rights in 2025, will stream matches live globally and make replays available on demand shortly after each match ends.
2025 Tickets & Venue Information
Venue: ANB Arena, Riyadh
The 2025 edition is held at the ANB Arena, a modern indoor hard-court facility built or repurposed for events as part of Riyadh Season.
This stadium is expected to seat approximately 8,000 spectators.
Ticket Sale & Price Notes
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Tickets for October 15, 16, and 18 are available via official resellers.
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As of this writing, some ticket categories are sold out for October 16 and 18.
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The tickets are non-refundable under standard terms.
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Entry rules: all attendees must purchase individual tickets. Children (ages ~10–14) need their own ticket and must be accompanied by an adult.
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Prohibited items include professional cameras, certain bags, flags, strollers, external food and beverages, and animals.
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Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is banned on the premises (except in designated areas).
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Ticket holders consent to imaging (photo, video, audio) being captured in the venue for promotional or media use.
If you intend to attend, booking early is highly recommended, especially for prime seating days like the semifinal (Oct 16) and final (Oct 18).
Prize Money & Participation Fees
While ranking points are not awarded, the Six Kings Slam offers very generous financial compensation:
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Each of the six players is guaranteed a participation fee of US $1,500,000.
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The champion receives an additional $4,500,000, making the total top payout $6 million.
Hence, even before any match is played, participants secure a massive sum. The large winner’s share is intended to attract star-level players.
2025 Results & Scores (as of event conclusion)
As an exhibition, full “official” results were not available at the time of writing this article. However, following the tournament timeline, you should monitor:
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Quarterfinal outcomes
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Semifinal results
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Final match score
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Third-place match score
Because the event is broadcast live on Netflix, full match replays and statistical summaries will be available soon after the matches conclude.
In 2024 (the inaugural edition), Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the final by a score of 6–7(5–7), 6–3, 6–3.
Expect 2025 to be equally dramatic if not more, given the star-studded field.
Viewing & Streaming Info
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Netflix holds the exclusive global streaming rights for 2025.
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Matches stream live and are also available on demand shortly after completion.
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All matches begin at 9:30 a.m. PT / 12:30 p.m. ET.
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For viewers in India, match start times correspond to 10:00 p.m. IST.
What to Expect in 2025
Given the star power and the prize stakes, here are some predictions and talking points:
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High-intensity matchups – The draw features marquee names like Djokovic, Alcaraz, and Sinner, promising fierce, albeit exhibition-style, battles.
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Tactical exhibition style – Since ranking points aren’t at stake, players may balance competitive intensity with crowd-pleasing flair and risk-taking.
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Technological spectacle – In 2024, the tournament used advanced camera angles, augmented reality graphics, wirecams, and more to elevate the viewing experience.
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Viewer metrics – With Netflix streaming globally, the viewership may push boundaries for tennis exhibition engagement.
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Legacy matchups – Potential final or semis could pair legends like Djokovic vs. Sinner or Alcaraz vs. Fritz — all attracting massive attention.