London 2026 – ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships
From 28 April to 10 May 2026, London hosts the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals – a once-in-a-century celebration where 64 men’s and 64 women’s teams compete for the ultimate world title. A hundred years after the very first World Championships were played in London in 1926, table tennis returns to its birthplace. The 2026 edition brings a new expanded team format, two iconic arenas – Copper Box and Wembley – and a global line-up of the strongest national teams. Follow the full schedule, groups, rankings and results – and make your own match predictions as the drama unfolds.
Latest News – ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships London 2026
Follow the latest updates from the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships London 2026, including qualification results, team announcements, ranking changes, venue updates and pre-event analysis.
Stay informed with verified ITTF news, insights into the official playing system, and stories from national teams preparing for the centenary edition of the World Championships.
Explore articles covering ITTF rankings, group formations, match previews and major developments as 64 men’s and 64 women’s teams build toward London 2026.
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About the ITTF World Team Championships London 2026
The ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 mark one of the most significant moments in the sport’s history. One hundred years after the very first World Table Tennis Championships were staged in London in 1926, the event returns to its birthplace for a landmark centenary celebration.
The 2026 edition brings together 64 men’s teams and 64 women’s teams, expanding well beyond the 40-team format used in recent years. This growth reflects the global rise of table tennis and the ITTF’s commitment to wider international participation at the sport’s highest level.
Across 28 April – 10 May 2026, the Championships will unfold in two iconic London venues:
• Copper Box Arena – opening stages and early group matches
• Wembley Arena – Stage 1a, the knockout rounds and the finals
The tournament combines tradition with a modern, ITTF-driven competitive format, featuring a complete round-robin group stage followed by a 32-team Main Draw. Every match contributes to progression, seeding or elimination, making London 2026 one of the most strategically demanding ITTF events ever held.
A century after the ITTF itself was founded in London, the sport returns home to honour its origins and showcase the world’s strongest national teams on an unforgettable global stage.
ITTF World Ranking 2026 – Men’s & Women’s Teams (2026 Update)
The ITTF World Team Rankings provide the competitive foundation for the London 2026 Championships — defining Stage 1a placement, group distribution and Main Draw seeding. Below are the latest official rankings (2026), reflecting each nation’s performance across ITTF and WTT events.
Men’s Teams – ITTF World Ranking
1 – China (6500 points)
2 – France (5042 points)
3 – Sweden (4490 points)
4 – Japan (4378 points)
5 – Republic of Korea (3880 points)
6 – Germany (3798 points)
7 – Chinese Taipei (3728 points)
8 – Denmark (3158 points)
9 – Brazil (3018 points)
10 – Slovenia (2778 points)
11 – Portugal (2520 points)
12 – India (2478 points)
13 – Croatia (2366 points)
14 – Australia (2062 points)
15 – Romania (2040 points)
16 – Egypt (1870 points)
17 – Poland (1728 points)
18 – Iran (1714 points)
19 – Hong Kong China (1632 points)
20 – United States of America (1592 points)
Women’s Teams – ITTF World Ranking
1 – China (6500 points)
2 – Japan (5536 points)
3 – Republic of Korea (4534 points)
4 – Germany (4114 points)
5 – Romania (3882 points)
6 – France (3630 points)
7 – Chinese Taipei (3584 points)
8 – Hong Kong China (3060 points)
9 – Egypt (2980 points)
10 – Brazil (2944 points)
11 – India (2524 points)
12 – Sweden (2412 points)
13 – Thailand (2350 points)
14 – Portugal (2122 points)
15 – United States of America (2062 points)
16 – Poland (1958 points)
17 – Australia (1850 points)
18 – Puerto Rico (1800 points)
19 – Croatia (1728 points)
20 – Singapore (1574 points)
Tournament Schedule – ITTF World Team Championships Finals London 2026
The ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 will take place from 28 April to 10 May 2026, beginning at the Copper Box Arena before moving to Wembley Arena for the decisive knockout rounds and finals.
Copper Box Arena (28 April – 1 May)
• Stage 1b group matches (men & women)
• Final women’s group rounds (1 May)
• Preliminary knockout round for second-placed teams (1 May evening)
Wembley Arena (2 – 10 May)
• Stage 1a Elite Groups: 2–3 May
• Round of 32: 4–5 May
• Round of 16: 6 May
• Quarterfinals: 7–8 May
• Semifinals: 8–9 May
• Women’s Final: 9 May (13:00)
• Men’s Final: 10 May (13:00)
ITTF Calendar & WTT Events 2026
The 2026 international table tennis calendar is packed with major ITTF and WTT events leading into the ITTF World Team Championships Finals London 2026. These tournaments shape global rankings, team form, qualification pathways and seeding for the centenary edition.
Below is an overview of the key ITTF and WTT events scheduled for 2026:
January 2026
• WTT Champions Doha 2026
• WTT Star Contender Doha 2026
• WTT Contender Muscat 2026
February 2026
• WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026
• Singapore Smash 2026 (WTT Grand Smash)
March 2026
• WTT Champions Chongqing 2026
• WTT Contender Tunisia 2026
• ITTF Men’s & Women’s World Cups Macao 2026
April 2026
• WTT Contender Taiyuan 2026
• ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 (28 Apr – 10 May)
May 2026
• WTT Contender Lagos 2026
June 2026
• WTT Contender Skopje 2026
• WTT Contender Zagreb 2026
• WTT Star Contender Ljubljana 2026
• United States Smash 2026 (WTT Grand Smash)
July 2026
• WTT Contender Buenos Aires 2026
• WTT Star Contender Brazil 2026
August 2026
• WTT Champions Yokohama 2026
• Europe Smash – Sweden 2026 (WTT Grand Smash)
September 2026
• WTT Contender Almaty 2026
• WTT Champions Macao 2026
• WTT Contender Panagyurishte 2026
• WTT Star Contender London 2026
October 2026
• China Smash 2026 (WTT Grand Smash)
• WTT Champions Montpellier 2026
November 2026
• WTT Champions Germany 2026
• WTT Contender Istanbul 2026
• WTT Star Contender Muscat 2026
• ITTF World Youth Championships 2026
• ITTF Mixed Team World Cup Chengdu 2026
December 2026
• WTT Finals Hong Kong 2026
Top Teams & Players to Watch at the ITTF World Team Championships London 2026
The ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 bring together 64 men’s teams and 64 women’s teams, representing the strongest nations from every continent. Alongside them, many of the world’s highest-ranked ITTF players will be leading their squads at the centenary edition.
Below is a compact overview of the key qualified teams and the top-ranked players expected to make the biggest impact in London.
Men’s Teams
Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Tahiti, Bahrain, Kazakhstan, India, China, Hong Kong China, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Korea Republic, DPR Korea, Iran, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Qatar, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, France, Sweden, Germany, Portugal, Romania, Belgium, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Croatia, Denmark, Poland, Greece, Serbia, Moldova, Türkiye, Egypt, Benin, Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria, Togo, Madagascar, Morocco, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, United States, Guatemala, Chile, Austria, Hungary, Czechia, Cuba, Ecuador, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Fiji Islands, Angola, Peru, England.
Women’s Teams
Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Cook Islands, Syria, Kazakhstan, India, China, Japan, Singapore, Korea Republic, DPR Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong China, Chinese Taipei, Malaysia, Iran, Sri Lanka, Macao China, Mongolia, Germany, Romania, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Croatia, Slovakia, Austria, Czechia, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Hungary, Ukraine, Spain, Serbia, France, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, Madagascar, Algeria, Tunisia, Uganda, South Africa, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, United States, Argentina, Guatemala, Italy, Cuba, Uzbekistan, Angola, Nauru, Ethiopia, Wales, Türkiye, Venezuela, Congo, Ecuador, England.
Top Men’s Players to Watch
Wang Chuqin
Lin Shidong
Hugo Calderano
Tomokazu Harimoto
Truls Moregard
Liang Jingkun
Felix Lebrun
Sora Matsushima
Dang Qiu
Benedikt Duda
Darko Jorgic
Xiang Peng
Alexis Lebrun
Lin Yun-Ju
An Jaehyun
Top Women’s Players to Watch
Sun Yingsha
Wang Manyu
Chen Xingtong
Kuai Man
Wang Yidi
Miwa Harimoto
Zhu Yuling
Mima Ito
Chen Yi
Hina Hayata
Honoka Hashimoto
Shin Yubin
Shi Xunyao
Satsuki Odo
Miyu Nagasaki
Who Will Win the ITTF World Team Championships London 2026?
With 64 men’s teams and 64 women’s teams competing in the biggest ITTF World Team Championships in history, the race for the world title is more unpredictable than ever. From the defending giants to rising challengers, every match in London could reshape the global hierarchy.
Think you know who will come out on top?
Make your prediction and follow the action throughout the centenary edition.
FAQ – ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships London 2026
Find quick answers about the structure, rules, match formats, and draw system for the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships London 2026. Everything you need to know before the games begin!
What is the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships?
It is the premier global team competition in table tennis, organised by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). Nations compete in men’s and women’s team events to determine the official world champions.
When will the London 2026 Championships take place?
The event runs from 28 April to 10 May 2026, starting at the Copper Box Arena and finishing at Wembley Arena.
How many teams will compete in London 2026?
A total of 64 men’s teams and 64 women’s teams have qualified through continental championships, world rankings and one host nation spot.
How does the competition format work?
Teams begin in a group stage (Stage 1a and Stage 1b), followed by a preliminary knockout round and a 32-team Main Draw. The tournament concludes with semifinals and finals for both genders.
Where will the matches be played?
Two London venues will host the event:
• Copper Box Arena – 28 April to 1 May
• Wembley Arena – 2 to 10 May
How are teams seeded for the Main Draw?
Seeding is based on the ITTF World Team Rankings and results from Stage 1a and Stage 1b. Elite teams in Stage 1a determine the top seed positions.
Which players should fans watch during the Championships?
Top contenders include leading ITTF-ranked athletes from China, Japan, Germany, France, Brazil and Korea Republic, many of whom head the global singles rankings.
