Six Kings Slam 2026 now has three confirmed dates: October 21, 22, and 24, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Netflix says it will stream the event live globally to its subscribers at no additional event charge. The field features Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, and Alex de Minaur.
For viewers planning ahead, the key is to separate what is confirmed from what is still pending. Netflix has already identified the stage assigned to each day, but as of September 15, 2026, start times remain listed as TBA and the full draw with every matchup has not been published. The main reference is Netflix's official Tudum announcement, together with the Netflix Help Center live-events page.
Six Kings Slam 2026 schedule by round
| Date | Round listed by Netflix | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 21 | Quarterfinals | The knockout draw begins. Start times and matchups have not yet been officially published. |
| Thursday, October 22 | Semifinals | The opening-round winners join the players who enter directly at this stage, depending on the final draw. |
| Friday, October 23 | No round listed | Netflix currently lists no Six Kings Slam broadcast for this date. |
| Saturday, October 24 | Final | The deciding day listed by the Netflix Help Center. The start time is still TBA. |
The same three dates appear in the official Tudum announcement. Because start times can be added or adjusted closer to the event, viewers should recheck Netflix during tournament week before making live-viewing plans.
How a six-player knockout works
Netflix describes the Six Kings Slam as an exhibition event featuring six leading men's players in a knockout-style competition. That distinction matters: although the event uses familiar tournament language such as quarterfinals, semifinals, and final, it should not be confused with a regular ATP Tour stop. It is an independent Riyadh Season showcase.
A six-player single-elimination draw that must produce four semifinalists structurally requires two players to enter the semifinals directly, while the other four contest two opening matches. That is a mathematical deduction from a six-player bracket, not an announcement of which players receive those spots. As of September 15, the official sources reviewed had not published the draw, the seeding method, or the October 21 matchups.
The expected flow is therefore:
- Oct. 21: two quarterfinal matches reduce four players to two winners;
- Oct. 22: two semifinals determine the finalists;
- Oct. 24: the final decides the champion.
If organizers announce a draw with any additional rule, the newest official publication should take precedence over this structural reading.
Who is playing Six Kings Slam 2026
The confirmed six-player field is:
- Jannik Sinner, the two-time defending champion after winning the 2024 and 2025 editions;
- Carlos Alcaraz, returning after competing in previous editions;
- Novak Djokovic, again among the invited stars in Riyadh;
- Alexander Zverev, also part of the 2025 field;
- Taylor Fritz, returning to the Six Kings Slam;
- Alex de Minaur, making his tournament debut in 2026.
Netflix has confirmed all six names. The service's title page also lists the group on Six Kings Slam on Netflix.
How to watch Six Kings Slam 2026 on Netflix
The event will stream live worldwide on Netflix. According to Tudum, all Netflix subscribers will be able to watch Six Kings Slam 2026 at no additional event charge. There is currently no separate pay-per-view purchase or additional channel announced.
The simplest route is to open Netflix on your usual device, search for Six Kings Slam, and open the event page. Because start times are still pending, it is worth checking both the title page and the Help Center again close to October 21. Netflix's live-events list currently shows all three Six Kings Slam rounds with start times marked “TBA.”
There is also a live-streaming caveat: Netflix's Help Center says live or special events may contain commercial breaks across plans, including experiences that are normally ad-free. That does not change access to the tournament, but it can affect the live viewing experience.
What is confirmed and what is still pending
| Confirmed | Not yet confirmed in the official sources reviewed |
|---|---|
| Dates: October 21, 22, and 24, 2026 | Start time for each session |
| Rounds: quarterfinals, semifinals, and final | Full draw and individual matchups |
| Six players: Sinner, Alcaraz, Djokovic, Zverev, Fritz, and De Minaur | Which two players enter directly in the semifinals |
| Global live streaming on Netflix | Final production and market-specific scheduling details |
| Riyadh Season exhibition event | Any late format adjustments announced closer to the competition |
Bottom line: how to plan your viewing
Save October 21, 22, and 24: treat the 21st as quarterfinal day, the 22nd as semifinal day, and the 24th as the deciding day. Netflix will carry the event live for subscribers worldwide. Since the exact start times and draw are still unpublished, the safest final step is to check Netflix's official pages close to the event instead of relying on unofficial schedules that present matchups or times as settled.
