Ping for the People
As part of the legacy of the 2026 World Team Table Tennis Championships in London, Ping for the People is helping us take that impact even further, using table tennis to create healthier, happier and better-connected communities.
What is Ping for the People?
This is Table Tennis England’s official legacy initiative for the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026.
Our mission is simple: to ensure the excitement of a global sporting event translates into a lasting community impact.
How will this work?
Through three dedicated strands, we are bringing the physical, social and mental health benefits of table tennis to every corner of the country:
About ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026
From 28 April to 10 May 2026, London will host the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals and celebrate a century since the very first World Championships were held in London in 1926.
Across the fortnight, 64 men’s and 64 women’s national teams will go head-to-head in their quest to be crowned World Champions, with the action taking place at OVO Arena Wembley and the Copper Box Arena on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.