Saudi Arabia Raises the Bar: Six Kings Slam Offers Unprecedented Prizes in Riyadh
Riyadh, October 2025 — The Kingdom has once again made headlines in global tennis, this time through the prestigious Six Kings Slam exhibition event held in Riyadh. With a total prize pool reportedly reaching US $13.5 million, and each of the six hand-picked participants guaranteed US $1.5 million just for appearing, the event sets a new benchmark for compensation in tennis outside the official tour.
Highlights of the Prize Structure
- Every player competing at Six Kings Slam takes home a significant appearance fee, emphasising Saudi Arabia’s commitment to attracting top-tier athletes.
- The winner of the tournament stands to receive up to US $6 million, more than many major tournaments globally.
- The event combines luxury hospitality, cutting-edge production, and full global media coverage — blending sport, entertainment, and Saudi Arabia’s ambitious sports-investment strategy.
Why This Matters for Saudi Sport
- Global Attraction & Prestige
Offering top-level prize money helps Saudi Arabia draw the world’s best tennis talent, raising the profile of Riyadh as a sporting destination and showcasing the Kingdom’s ambition to be a major player in global sports. - Enhancing Tennis Ecosystem in the Kingdom
These investments don’t just benefit the players: they help inspire local talent, bring global broadcasting attention, and elevate tennis awareness in Saudi Arabia — aiding in growing grassroots participation and domestic interest. - Sport, Strategy & Branding Aligned
Under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy, hosting world-class sports with major financial incentives reflects how the Kingdom is using sport to diversify its economy, build global partnerships, and position itself as a hub for high-profile international events.
What to Watch Next
- Whether future editions maintain or increase the prize pool, and how this affects the tournament’s prestige and competitiveness.
- The level of participation from top players worldwide — high prize money is a draw, but format, travel and scheduling also matter.
- The longer-term impact on Saudi tennis: will hosting such events translate into more local tournaments, training facilities and talent development?
With the Six Kings Slam offering some of the richest payouts in tennis history, Saudi Arabia has once again demonstrated that it’s not only a host of global sports events — it’s shaping how the global sports business works.
KSAsportz — Proudly covering the rise of Saudi sport.