# Six Kings Slam moved to 27-30 December and FIFAe Finals postponed after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

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Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 15 Oct 2026
Updated: 15 Oct 2026
Retrieved: 15 Oct 2026

> Alcaraz, Djokovic, Zverev and Fritz will now play in Riyadh after Christmas. The AFC says the 2027 Asian Cup is on schedule for now, but could move to 2028.

**The Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition in Riyadh has moved from 21-24 October to 27-30 December 2026, and FIFA has postponed its FIFAe Finals in Jeddah**, as sport in Saudi Arabia reacts to Saturday's Houthi strike on Riyadh's international airport, which killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300. [Business Recorder](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444365/six-kings-slam-in-saudi-arabia-postponed-afc-open-to-asian-cup-switch-to-2028), carrying Reuters, and [ARY News](https://arynews.tv/fifa-postpones-fifae-finals-in-saudi-arabia-following-attacks) reported the changes.

## Six Kings Slam: new dates

| | Before | Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dates | 21 to 24 October 2026 | **27 to 30 December 2026** |
| Venue | Riyadh | Riyadh |
| Players named | Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz | same |

Defending champion Jannik Sinner had already pulled out injured. The organisers cited the recent attacks on the kingdom, "organizational and logistical challenges" and the experience of spectators. The exhibition is not part of the ATP tour and carries no ranking points, but its prize money is among the largest in tennis.

## FIFAe Finals postponed

FIFA and the Saudi Esports Federation postponed the FIFAe Finals 2026, due in Jeddah from 16 to 25 October, after an "assessment of recent developments in the region". No new dates were given; further announcements will come "in due course". Japan and Brazil had already withdrawn their teams on Saturday, and Football Australia said its security team was watching the situation.

## Asian Cup 2027: on schedule, for now

The AFC Asian Cup is due to start on **7 January 2027**, with 24 teams at eight venues in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar. AFC president Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa said there was "no hurry" to decide, that the confederation could wait until the end of November, and that the tournament could move back a year to 2028 if needed, though "everything is on schedule". The Korea Football Association is in contact with the AFC.

## What else is on

- **Golf:** the Asian Tour is monitoring security before the Saudi International in Riyadh next month.
- **Boxing:** Canelo Alvarez against Christian Mbilli is still set for 31 October in Riyadh, according to the organisers ([our earlier report](/news/sports/canelo-vs-mbilli-still-on-for-31-october-in-riyadh-despite-houthi-strikes-says)).

## For Pakistani fans and travellers

Riyadh's airport closure has already cancelled flights from Pakistan; see [what it means for PIA passengers and Umrah pilgrims](/news/world/houthi-attacks-on-riyadh-airport-kill-three-pakistan-tells-un-its-saudi). If you booked for a Saudi sporting event, check with the organiser before you fly. For the December dates, our [currency converter](/tools/finance/currency-converter) gives the riyal rate in rupees.

## Frequently asked questions

**When is the Six Kings Slam 2026?**

It has moved to 27 to 30 December 2026 in Riyadh, from its original dates of 21 to 24 October.

**Is the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed?**

Not yet. It is still due to start on 7 January 2027; the AFC says it could decide by the end of November and move it to 2028 if needed.

## Sources

- Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia postponed, AFC open to Asian Cup switch to 2028 (Business Recorder (Reuters)): https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444365/six-kings-slam-in-saudi-arabia-postponed-afc-open-to-asian-cup-switch-to-2028
- FIFA postpones FIFAe Finals in Saudi Arabia following attacks (ARY News): https://arynews.tv/fifa-postpones-fifae-finals-in-saudi-arabia-following-attacks

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