Six Kings Slam 2026 Postponed to December 27-30: New Dates, Players and How to Watch on Netflix
The Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition in Riyadh has been postponed from October 21-24 to December 27-30, 2026. Riyadh Season announced the move on Wednesday, October 14, citing organizational and logistical challenges, and the event is still set to stream live on Netflix on the new dates at no extra cost to subscribers.
If you were planning to watch next week, nothing airs in October. Netflix had scheduled live coverage on October 21, 22 and 24, and those nights are off. Here's what changed, who was set to play and how to watch on your TV with DIRECTV, as of October 15, 2026.
Why the Six Kings Slam was postponed
Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, confirmed the postponement in a Riyadh Season statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency. Organizers said the decision followed an assessment of organizational and logistical challenges and their possible impact on the audience experience. News reports, including Al Jazeera and AFP, tied the move to recent Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia. The same day, the Saudi Pro League postponed three Riyadh matches.
Riyadh Season said preparations are continuing for the new dates. Organizers haven't announced a new day-by-day schedule or confirmed whether the full lineup is unchanged, so check back closer to December.
Six Kings Slam 2026 at a glance
| New dates | Sunday, December 27 through Wednesday, December 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Original dates | October 21, 22 and 24, 2026 (postponed) |
| Where to watch | Netflix, live, included with every Netflix plan |
| Venue | ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Event | Third edition of the six-player men's exhibition, part of Riyadh Season |
| Announced players | Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur, Learner Tien |
Who is playing in the Six Kings Slam
The announced field was Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur and Learner Tien. De Minaur and Tien were set to make their tournament debuts, and Tien replaced Jannik Sinner, the defending champion, who is out injured.
Under the October plan, Zverev played Fritz and Tien played de Minaur in the quarterfinals. Alcaraz and Djokovic had byes into the semifinals, where Alcaraz would face the Zverev-Fritz winner and Djokovic the Tien-de Minaur winner. The final and a third-place match closed the event. The new four-day window could change how the rounds are spread out, and organizers haven't said yet.
| Round (October plan) | Matches |
|---|---|
| Quarterfinals | Alexander Zverev vs. Taylor Fritz; Learner Tien vs. Alex de Minaur |
| Semifinals | Carlos Alcaraz vs. Zverev-Fritz winner; Novak Djokovic vs. Tien-de Minaur winner |
| Final day | Third-place match and final |
What time will the Six Kings Slam start?
For October, the first match each night was set for 7:30 p.m. Riyadh time, which would have been 12:30 p.m. ET. Start times for the December dates haven't been posted. If organizers keep the same 7:30 p.m. local start, matches would begin at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT), because U.S. clocks fall back in November and Riyadh doesn't change time.
How to watch the Six Kings Slam on your TV with DIRECTV
The Six Kings Slam streams only on Netflix, so it isn't on a DIRECTV channel. Open the Netflix app on a DIRECTV Gemini device, smart TV or streaming stick, and Netflix usually puts its live events on the home screen when they start.
Every Netflix plan includes live events, starting with Standard with ads at $8.99 a month. Standard is $19.99 and Premium is $26.99. Our guide to Netflix plans and pricing compares what each tier gets you, and some DIRECTV customers can get Netflix through a promotion, so check how to get Netflix free on DIRECTV. Looking for something to stream on Netflix in the meantime? The Diplomat Season 4 is out now.
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Frequently asked questions
Was the Six Kings Slam postponed?
Yes. Riyadh Season moved the 2026 Six Kings Slam from October 21-24 to December 27-30, 2026, citing organizational and logistical challenges.
Is the Six Kings Slam still on Netflix?
Yes. Reports on the postponement say Netflix will still stream the event live on the new December dates, included with every Netflix plan at no extra cost.
Who is playing in the 2026 Six Kings Slam?
The announced players are Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur and Learner Tien. Defending champion Jannik Sinner is out injured. Organizers haven't confirmed whether the lineup is unchanged for December.
What time does the Six Kings Slam start in the U.S.?
December start times haven't been announced. The October plan had the first match at 7:30 p.m. Riyadh time. If that stays the same, matches would begin at 11:30 a.m. ET in late December.
Is the Six Kings Slam on DIRECTV?
No. It streams only on Netflix, so it isn't on a DIRECTV channel. You can watch it in the Netflix app on a DIRECTV Gemini device, a smart TV or a streaming stick.
Where is the Six Kings Slam played?
It is played at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Riyadh Season entertainment program.
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