The Six Kings Slam tennis 2026 is facing fresh security questions after deadly Houthi-claimed attacks on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, putting the spotlight on the upcoming tennis exhibition featuring Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev and other leading players. The tournament is scheduled to take place on October 21, 22 and 24, but the escalating security situation and disruption to air travel have raised concerns for players, their teams and international spectators travelling to Saudi Arabia.
The concerns have intensified after attacks on Riyadh airport killed 13 people on Saturday, October 10, and a further projectile struck the airport terminal the following day, killing one person and injuring 11, according to Reuters. Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed responsibility for the earlier attack and warned against using Saudi airports and airspace.
Six Kings Slam 2026: Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic In Focus After Saudi Arabia Airport Attacks
The Six Kings Slam has become one of the high-profile events on Saudi Arabia’s sporting calendar, bringing some of men’s tennis’s biggest names to Riyadh for a short-format exhibition. The 2026 edition is scheduled for October 21, 22 and 24 at the ANB Arena as part of Riyadh Season, with matches set to be streamed on Netflix.
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