From tables to towel boxes and nets to barriers, equipment from London 2026 has been shared out to clubs and organisations around the country.

Dozens of organisations have benefited, ensuring the centenary Championships leaves a lasting legacy of helping and inspiring people to play, as well as helping to meet the Championships’ sustainability agenda.

Clubs are the major beneficiaries, but other partner organisations have also received equipment, with destinations ranging from Falmouth in the west to Norwich in the east, and from Worthing on the south coast to Leeds and Liverpool in the north.

What has been given out?

• 79 tables which were used at practice venues, in fanzones and of course on the show courts at the Copper Box Arena and OVO Arena Wembley
• 22 umpire chairs
• Five umpire tables with built-in towel boxes and another 13 umpire tables
• 1,000 blue barriers from the World Championships, plus 100 black barriers from WTT Star Contender London 
• 38 nets
• Assorted other equipment, including towel boxes, scoring machines and branded scrim

There is also flooring available for clubs or leagues to buy, in rolls of 18m x 2m at a cost of £540 per roll (£15/sqm). Proceeds will go back to Table Tennis International Events to support future major events in this country.

Anyone interested, please contact Chris Brown before Friday 10 July.

The majority of the equipment is in good condition – or even still in its box as it was reserve stock – and will be great for use in clubs and leagues. Any tables with minor damage but which are still perfectly usable have been prioritised for recreational use, ensuring that nothing is wasted.

Most of the equipment is being shared between clubs, including Leeds ParkyPING! – a table tennis club for people living with Parkinson’s – which will soon be taking delivery of one of the match tables from London.

Co-founder Rob Cook said: “We can’t wait to see our new table. It will be amazing to know we’re playing on something that was used by some of the best players in the world.

“We’re fully expecting to instantly become elite players ourselves, just by serving on it (if only)!”

Other clubs to receive kit include BATTS, Wensum, Greenhouse, St Austell, Crewe Central, Milton Keynes (pictured at top of page), Foxwood, Ely, Clissold, Maghull, Continental Stars and eBaTT, the latter of which is recovering from the effects of a fire which devastated one of their two venues recently.

Other organisations to benefit include Newham Council, Shakespeare Primary School in Leeds and Suffolk Mind. In total, more than 40 clubs and groups will receive something.

One of the show tables was given to Plymouth & District TTC, which has already set it up as Table 1 at its venue, with Worlds barriers completing the show-court feel which will enhance the experience of anyone playing in the Plymouth & District League.

“Members were amazed at the quality and look of the table,” said Russ Keith, the league’s match secretary.

“Youngsters, with massive smiles, played on the table and wanted photographs of themselves with the table to show their classmates the following day. They were especially excited to know that some of the top players in the world might have used the exact table during the London tournament.

“Players of all standards will be using the table and competing when we get into the handicap phase of our season.

“The Executive Committee and all members would like to sincerely thank all the persons involved in allowing our club to have a World Class table of this quality, it will stay in pride of place and be cherished throughout coming years.”

As well as club donations, the Table Tennis England Competitions team are refreshing barrier stock for use at major domestic events, where the umpire chairs will also be put to good use.

The Elite Training Centre in Sheffield will also receive eight of the tables, with tables currently used at the centre being redistributed.

The 10 golden Centenary tables which were unveiled in public places in London before the Championships will remain in the capital as a permanent legacy of the event.

Chris Brown, Director of Table Tennis Development at Table Tennis England, said: “We were always clear that the World Championships shouldn’t just be a moment in time, but something that leaves a lasting impact for our sport.

“Through the table donation and wider equipment legacy, we’re able to spread the benefits of a world-class event right across our table tennis community – supporting clubs, inspiring players, and helping more people access the game for years to come.”