World Championships

Did dances and whist drives help to finance the 1954 London Worlds?

As the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 Presented by ACN returns to OVO Arena Wembley this month, a fascinating letter has been discovered shedding light on how the last Wembley Championships may have been funded.

April 8, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Schools

Josh’s incredible table tennis journey, from beating cancer to Butterfly Schools Finals

When teenager Josh Asbury represents his county at the Butterfly Schools National Individual Finals this month, it will mark a big step on an inspirational journey.

April 7, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Obituaries

Obituary: David Hockney, Table Tennis England Vice-President and Bath stalwart

Table Tennis England were saddened to learn of the death of David Hockney on 29 March.

April 7, 2026 | Peter Galea & Diane Webb
Competitions

AA Academy Crowned Champions at Worthing 2* Team Challenge

Worthing Table Tennis Club recently hosted a thrilling 2* Team Challenge, introducing a fresh format for the event.

April 7, 2026 | Matt Porter
Counties and Leagues

Braintree League: Rayne deny Netts again in cup

For the second year running Rayne A have denied Netts A a double success in the Braintree Table Tennis League by beating them in the semi-final of the team knockout cup.

April 7, 2026 | Ron Fosker
Counties and Leagues

Clacton & Dist: Brotherhood A and Tigers set for cup showdown

This year’s Clacton & District League Handicap Cup Final will be between current Division One leaders Brotherhood A and Nomads Tigers of Division Two.

April 7, 2026 | Tony Oswick
Competitions

Butterfly Schools Nationals 2026 – individual draw

The draw for the Butterfly National Schools Championships individual competitions has been made.

April 3, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Jeanes edges top band at Graham Spicers Veterans 1*

The Graham Spicers Veterans 1* 2026 held in New Malden, Surrey, was a successful event. 

April 2, 2026 | Chris Andrews
WTT events

WTT Youth Contender Novi Sad 2026

See the latest news as rising stars Dimitar Dimitrov and Pablo Ramirez Rioja compete in Serbia.

April 2, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Competitions

Fuel your competitive side with more 4* choices

Nine Senior 4* events are on the calendar for the 2026/27 season – and there are still three more to enter this season.

April 2, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
International

Jersey TTA fundraising to rebuild centre after storm damage

The Jersey Table Tennis Association has launched a fundraising campaign to rebuild its home venue following the devastation caused by Storm Ciarán in November 2023.

March 31, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

World-class hospitality options unveiled for London 2026

Find out how you can elevate your experience with one of our hospitality or premium ticket packages at OVO Arena Wembley.

March 30, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
Counties and Leagues

Burnham & Dist: Young takes top title at Closed

This week saw the culmination of the annual Burnham & District Table Tennis Closed Championships with Finals Night held at Champions Manor Hall in South Woodham.

March 30, 2026 | Eamonn Hall
Counties and Leagues

Cornforth is island’s SuperVet

There were some terrific matches in this year’s Isle of Wight SuperVets event – Over 60s handicapped tournament. 

March 30, 2026 | Peter Clarke
Counties and Leagues

Clacton & Dist: Giant step for Brotherhood

Brotherhood A took a decisive step this week in their bid to take the Division One title of the Clacton League, recording a crucial 6-4 victory over their nearest challengers Nomads Lions.  

March 30, 2026 | Tony Oswick
Counties and Leagues

Braintree League: Netts A seal the title

Netts A have clinched the Braintree Table Tennis League title, their fourth win in five years and ninth overall.

March 30, 2026 | Ron Fosker
Senior British Clubs Leagues

Unbeaten Nottingham seal SBCL Championship title

Nottingham coasted to the Senior British Clubs League, Championship division title with four wins out of four on the final weekend.

March 30, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
World Championships

Playing for the planet: A new century of table tennis

London 2026 will set the benchmark for sustainability against which every future ITTF World Table Tennis Championships will be measured.

March 30, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
WTT events

WTT Youth Contender Panagyurishte 2026

Dimitar Dimitrov added to his collection of WTT titles by taking gold in the Under-13 Boys' Singles at the WTT Youth Contender Panagyurishte in Bulgaria.

March 30, 2026 | Paul Stimpson
GB performance

Double gold for Lowri Hurd at ITTF World Para Future Costa Brava

Teenager Lowri Hurd made it an international debut to remember by taking gold with Max Flint in the mixed doubles class 20 and gold with her Spanish partner Victoria Sorribes Barba in the women’s doubles class 20 to add to the bronze she won in the women’s class 9-10 singles at the ITTF World Para Future Costa Brava in Spain.

March 30, 2026 | Francesca Bullock
GB performance

Tom Matthews strikes gold in Spain after great comeback

Former world and Paralympic medallist Tom Matthews fought back from 2-1 down to take gold in the men’s class 1 singles at the ITTF World Para Future Costa Brava in Spain.

March 29, 2026 | Francesca Bullock
World Championships

Introducing our London 2026 merchandise range

You can own a little piece of history thanks to our range of centenary ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 Presented by ACN clothing and memorabilia.

March 27, 2026 | Paul Stimpson