# Asian Tour's Saudi International postponed as attacks disrupt sport

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Published: 2026-10-16T17:28:20.193+00:00
Updated: 2026-10-16T18:07:04.24359+00:00

> The flagship $5 million PIF Saudi International has been postponed indefinitely after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, the latest in a wave of sporting events hit by regional tensions.

## TL;DR
- The Asian Tour postponed the PIF Saudi International, its season-ending flagship event, on Thursday; no alternative date was announced.
- The $5 million tournament was scheduled for Nov 18-21 at Riyadh Golf Club and cited 'logistical challenges' after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
- The postponement follows the Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition (moved to December), the FIFAe Finals, Saudi Pro League matches and the UCI Urban Cycling World Championships.
- Organisers of the Jan 7-Feb 5 Asian Cup soccer tournament said on Friday preparations remain on track for the original schedule.

## Key points
- PIF Saudi International: Asian Tour season finale, scheduled Nov 18-21 at Riyadh Golf Club, postponed indefinitely on Oct 15.
- Joint Saudi Golf/Asian Tour statement cited 'logistical challenges'; the Asian Tour said it remains in direct contact with players and members.
- Trigger: Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including a strike on Riyadh's international airport last weekend that killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300.
- Event is backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund; PIF poured an estimated $5 billion into LIV Golf before pulling the plug earlier this year.
- Former winners include Dustin Johnson, Graeme McDowell and Joaquin Niemann; the tournament was part of the European Tour from 2019-21.
- Also disrupted: Six Kings Slam tennis (Oct to Dec), FIFAe Finals 2026 in Jeddah (postponed), three Saudi Pro League matches, Qatar WEC round, Urban Cycling Worlds (cancelled after Australia withdrew), WTA Finals moved to Indian Wells; the April F1 Saudi Arabian GP in Jeddah had already been cancelled.
- The 24-team Asian Cup (Jan 7-Feb 5) remains on schedule per the local organising committee, though AFC chief Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa said a postponement to 2028 was possible.



Mentions: Asian Tour, PIF Saudi International, Saudi Golf, Public Investment Fund, Riyadh Golf Club, Cho Minn Thant, Dustin Johnson, Graeme McDowell, Joaquin Niemann, Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Houthis, UCI, AusCycling

## Sources
- [sportstar.thehindu.com](https://sportstar.thehindu.com/golf/saudi-international-asian-tour-golf-tournament-postponed/article71591015.ece)
- [channelnewsasia.com](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/asian-cup-remains-track-golf-tournament-postponed-in-wake-riyadh-attack-6465036)
- [philstar.com](https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/16/2563630/asian-tour-golf-finale-saudi-arabia-postponed)