Nottingham-based English table tennis star “can’t wait” for ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 with 100 days to go
Nottingham-based four-time Olympian and two-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist Liam Pitchford “can’t wait” for the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026, with just 100 days to go until the start of the tournament.
Tickets for the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 are still available, with fans able to snap up the opportunity to be part of a landmark in the sport’s prestigious history.
London 2026 marks 100 years since the first World Championships were held in the capital – a milestone that will be celebrated throughout the event. With nations from across the globe competing for the sport’s most prestigious team titles, the Championships promise to be one of the standout international sporting occasions of 2026.
Pitchford is currently working his way back to fitness after a hip operation but is hoping to be included in England’s team for the World Championships. He is the country’s no.2-ranked male player and widely considered the standout name in English table tennis over the past 15 years, as the nation looks to create more history this year.
With just 100 days to go, he said: “It’s incredibly exciting to be just 100 days away from the World Championships in London.
“To have an event of this magnitude back in the city where it all began, a place that has such a rich table tennis history, means everything. I know it’s going to be an unforgettable tournament for players and supporters alike; I can’t wait for it to start.”
Teams will compete over 13 days at two iconic venues, going head-to-head at the Copper Box Arena from 28 April to 1 May 2026 for the right to join the eight seeded nations at the OVO Arena Wembley from 2-10 May. A total of 64 men’s and 64 women’s teams will make this the biggest World Championships ever. The draw ceremony will take place in London in the new year.
Table Tennis England CEO Sally Lockyer said: “100 days to go marks another exciting step on the road to the landmark centenary World Championships.
“We can’t wait to welcome the world to London for a thrilling event which will give tens of thousands of fans the chance to see the world’s best players up close – and the players are sure to respond to the atmosphere generated by a passionate crowd.
“We’re confident these will be a fantastic World Championships which will deliver incredible action and create a lasting legacy through our social impact projects.”
Tickets are still available to watch England’s and the world’s most talented players. Head to London-2026.com to secure yours.