World Championships

The centenary World Championships is 100 days away!

Today marks the start of the final countdown to the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals and we can now confirm the countries England could face in Stage 1a!

January 18, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
From the Archives

Poor preparation hampers England – the 1932 Worlds

From the archives: Just one medal, but some eye-catching results as England struggled to make an impact at the sixth World Championships in Prague.

January 16, 2026 | Diane Webb
World Championships

London 2026: Home Nations umpires selected for Worlds

Fifteen English umpires have been selected to officiate at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London this year - plus, find out about amazing CPD opportunities for Level 1 Umpires!

January 15, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Senior National Championships

Invitations confirmed for Mark Bates Ltd National Championships 2026

Find out who will be automatically invited to the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships 2026 - and how you can enter the qualifying tournament!

January 15, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Cambridge 4* provides big boost for charity

The Cambridge Junior 4* event raised a grand total of £2,000 to boost the charity WheelPower.

January 15, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Senior National Championships

Join the volunteer team for our flagship event – apply now!

We’re looking for volunteers to join our team for the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships!

January 14, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

From 1926 to 2026: The evolution of table tennis

From waistcoat-clad men wielding sandpaper bats to male and female athletes in sponsored kit and armed with state-of-the-art equipment – the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships have come a long way since 1926.

January 14, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

Watch London 2026 with your friends or club-mates

How to make group bookings for 10 or more tickets to the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals - act now to secure seats!

January 14, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

The future of coaching has arrived 

Table Tennis England has launched its new Coaching Development Framework and coaching pathway, reflecting the ways in which coaches learn and the contexts in which they deliver.

January 13, 2026 | James Twigg
Pride of Table Tennis

Pride of Table Tennis Awards: Do your bit and join the judging panel

As the deadline for nominations in the Cloudathlete Pride of Table Tennis Awards approaches, we are also seeking volunteers for the judging panel.

January 12, 2026 | Paul Stimpson