Six Kings Slam 2025 prize money, who’s playing, how it works and Netflix streaming details - The Mirror

The Six Kings Slam is set to get underway in Saudi Arabia with a host of the world's top tennis stars set to compete for a huge prize pot

The Six Kings Slam is set to kick off on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia with a hefty prize up for grabs for the winner. Last year's champion, Jannik Sinner, will be returning to defend his title against rival Carlos Alcaraz, whom he defeated in the previous final.

They'll be joined by world No. 3 Alexander Zverev, as well as Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz, who round out the top five men's tennis players globally.

Britain's Jack Draper was due to compete but had to withdraw due to an arm injury, allowing Stefanos Tsitsipas to step in.

The tournament promises a lucrative payout, with reports suggesting that all participants received a seven-figure fee just for attending.

Here, Mirror Sport has all the details on the Six Kings Slam, including when it takes place, how much the winner will earn and how the event works.

When does the Six Kings Slam begin and where can I watch it?

The Six Kings Slam is set to start at 4:30pm UK time on Wednesday, October 15, spanning four days and wrapping up on Saturday after the semi-finals on Thursday. Friday is a rest day for players.

This year, Netflix will be streaming the event live, taking over from DAZN who broadcasted the inaugural tournament in 2024.

Where is the Six Kings Slam tournament being held?

The tournament will be hosted at The Venue, an 8,000-capacity arena in Saudi Arabia, as part of the country's annual 'Riyadh Season' which features a six-month-long series of sporting events and concerts.

How does the tournament format work?

The Six Kings Slam kicks off at the typical quarter-final stage of tennis, with Sinner, Tsitsipas, Zverev and Fritz all battling it out on the same day.

Djokovic and 2025 US Open winner Alcaraz have been handed byes straight to the semi-final stages.

Four-time Grand Slam champion Sinner will face off against Greek star Tsitsipas whilst Zverev goes head-to-head with Fritz.

Since the tournament is an exhibition event, there are no ATP points available to enhance world rankings and the competition's results don't contribute towards head-to-head records.

Six Kings Slam prize money

Reports have indicated that the Six Kings Slam champion could pocket £4.5million. Competitors receive £1.1m simply for turning up and taking part, whilst the tournament's overall victor will bag £3.4m.

The exhibition boasts a massive £10m prize fund in total, distributed amongst the six stars competing and progressing through the matches right up to the final. Numerous tennis players have complained about the jam-packed tennis calendar, including Alcaraz who declared in 2024 that playing so frequently will "kill us in some way" due to injuries.

However, the Spaniard has been outspoken about the distinction between exhibitions and Grand Slam tournaments after being questioned about his involvement in such events.

The 22-year-old said: "I have seen that many people talk about my calendar because I have put many exhibitions [in]. But you have to separate the calendar and the exhibitions - they are different things."