Netflix has secured exclusive global rights to broadcast the second edition of Riyadh Season’s Six Kings Slam, reinforcing the platform’s growing ambitions in live sports.
The exhibition tournament will be staged at the ANB Arena in Riyadh from October 15 to 18, 2025, with October 17 set aside as a rest day in line with ATP rules. Part of Saudi Arabia’s flagship entertainment festival, Riyadh Season, the event will feature six of the sport’s leading names in a single-elimination format.
Leading the line-up are defending champion Jannik Sinner, newly crowned world number one Carlos Alcaraz, and 24-time major winner Novak Djokovic. They will be joined by Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, and Jack Draper, all making their Six Kings Slam debuts in Riyadh.
Although the tournament offers no ranking points, its prize structure is among the most lucrative on the exhibition circuit. Each participant will receive US$1.5 million, while the champion will collect an additional US$4.5 million, bringing the total winners’ purse to US$6 million.
For Netflix, the deal highlights its intent to rival established sports broadcasters. The company has promised a broadcast experience on par with tennis’s Grand Slam events, deploying over 20 cameras, including drones, robotic systems, and wirecams, alongside augmented reality graphics. Expert commentary and expanded storytelling are also planned to enhance the live presentation.
Launched in 2024, the Six Kings Slam was conceived as part of Saudi Arabia’s strategy to position Riyadh Season as a global showcase for sport and entertainment. Its inaugural edition drew significant international attention for pairing elite talent with record appearance fees, setting the foundation for this expanded second edition.
The addition of the Six Kings Slam strengthens Netflix’s live sports programming slate, which already includes WWE Raw (streaming weekly from 2025) and the highly anticipated Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford boxing match on September 13. Crucially, all live events will be included in standard Netflix subscriptions at no extra cost, diverging from traditional pay-per-view models.
Beyond its sporting spectacle, the Six Kings Slam underscores the intersection of global entertainment and geopolitics, as Saudi Arabia continues to invest in high-profile international events. For Netflix, it signals an assertive move into the competitive live sports market, placing the platform alongside rivals that have increasingly targeted this space.
