Organisers of the Six Kings Slam have confirmed the tournament has been postponed until December.The Saudi-based competition, which was due to take place on October 21, 22 and 24, was delayed due to the ongoing unrest in the Middle East and the recent bombings of Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.The 2026 Six Kings Slam will still go ahead, but at a later dateGettyIt is now scheduled to take place from December 27 to 30.Riyadh Season statement on Six Kings Slam“The decision reflects Riyadh Season’s commitment to delivering sporting events to the highest standards, following an assessment of the organizational and logistical challenges associated with hosting the tournament and their potential impact on the quality of the audience experience,” a statement read.“Riyadh Season expressed its appreciation to all players, partners, and tennis fans from across the Kingdom and abroad for their continued interest, reaffirming its commitment to delivering world-class sporting experiences that meet audience expectations and continuing preparations to host the tournament on its rescheduled dates, ensuring the anticipated experience is delivered as envisioned.”This year’s edition of the Six Kings Slam marks the third iteration of the tournament.It is a competition known for its lucrative pay days, with players who compete guaranteed to take home a cool £1.2million for their troubles.As for the winner, they will bank an extra £3.5m.Who is set to compete in the 2026 Six Kings Slam?Jannik Sinner has won the last two instalments of the Six Kings Slam, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final on both occasions.However, the Italian will miss this year’s tournament due to injury.As for Alcaraz, he will hope it’s a case of third time lucky as he is once again amongst the field.Rivalling the Spaniard in Riyadh later this year will be Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur and Learner Tien.Sinner was absent from this year’s US Open due to injury and has not recovered in time for the Six Kings SlamAFPWhich other Saudi-based sporting events are at risk of postponement?The Six Kings Slam is not the only Saudi-based tournament that could be postponed due to the ongoing regional conflict.Golf’s Asian Tour confirmed it is ‘closely monitoring the situation’ ahead of the PIF Saudi International, which is set to be held in Riyadh from November 18 to 21.The tournament is the Asian Tour’s season finale and most lucrative event thanks to its $5m (£3.8m) purse.Next year’s Asian Cup is also at risk of being moved following the missile strikes.Five of the eight venues set to be used for the continental tournament are based in Riyadh, including the opener between Saudi Arabia and Palestine.Football Australia have since issued a statement, reiterating ‘the safety and well-being of our players, staff and supporters remains paramount.’The Socceroos could withdraw from the Asian Cup should tensions in the Middle East continue to riseGetty“Our experienced security team is actively monitoring developments and providing regular updates,” the FA statement read.“Risk assessment is part of our planning for every national team camp, and it will be a key focus of our preparations for January.”The 2027 Asian Cup is due to begin on January 7.