Start competing
All you need to know to start competing in table tennis.
Play in a competition
Table Tennis England deliver or support a wide range of competition opportunities, in league and tournament formats, from local to national level.
There is competition to suit everyone, whether a beginner or accomplished player, across four main age-groups: Cadet (U15), Junior (U19), Senior (open age) and Veteran (O40), and sub- age-groups including U11, U13, U17 and U21.
New to competing?
We recommend that new or aspiring players contact their local club in the first instance. Most local clubs play in a local league structure and can access local competition opportunities.
Competition calendars
The calendars of national competitions can be found using the link below. They include national leagues and tournaments, and a series of events sanctioned by Table Tennis England and delivered by member clubs and counties (Development, 1*, 2*, 3* and 4* events).
National competition structure
| Tournament | League | |
| Local | Development events 1* events | |
| Regional | 2* events | National Cadet & Junior League County Championships1 |
| Sub-national | Grand Prix 3* events English Leagues Cup Competition1 | |
| National | 4* events National Cups1 National Championships1 | Senior (open age) British Clubs League Women’s British Clubs League Junior (U19) British Clubs League Veteran’s (O40s) British Clubs League |
Use the link below for a full overview and description of these competitions.
Additionally, a competition programme for schools can be seen here
A video guide to entering a national competition can be seen below:
