The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is delighted to announce a record-breaking number of bids to host its flagship events: the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals 2027 and 2029, and the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals 2028.

With 10 Member Associations expressing their interest, this marks a historic moment for table tennis and highlights the global appeal and growth of the sport.

The Race Is On

Heres the breakdown of the bidding Member Associations, showcasing a mix of experienced hosts and newcomers eager to make their mark on the world stage.

2027: Brazil, China, France, Kazakhstan, USA
2028: China, Iraq, Italy, Japan
2029: Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, Iraq, USA

ITTF President Petra Sörling expressed her enthusiasm: Never before have we seen such a number of bids for the ITTF World Championships. This truly shows how much table tennis has grown. The ITTF has led the way, building unprecedented momentum. I want to thank all the Member Associations who stepped up to support us in this mission. With this incredible list of bidders, theres no doubt we are setting a strong foundation for the years ahead.

A Blend of History and Firsts

China, France, Germany, and Japan have hosted multiple ITTF World Championships, while Australia, Brazil, Iraq, Italy, and Kazakhstan aim to bring this iconic event to new horizons. Notably, Australia could host the first-ever ITTF World Championships in Oceania. The USA hosted the event once in 2021 (Houston, Texas), and remains the only Member Association on the American continent to have done so to date.

The bidding process continues with site visits and dialogues between the ITTF and bidding Member Associations. These interactions will help fine-tune proposals and determine proposed host cities. The final decision will be made on 27 May 2025, during the ITTF Annual General Meeting (AGM), where all 227 Member Associations will cast their votes to decide the hosts.

ITTF Group CEO Steve Dainton commented: It is wonderful to have 10 bidders from four continents with a mix of experienced hosts and uncharted territories. We now enter to the next bidding phase but are we are already excitedly anticipating the AGMs decisions in May that will be ensure three years of amazing World Championships.

About the ITTF World Championships

The ITTF World Championships Finals feature the worlds best talent, with 128 mens and womens players in Singles and 64 pairs in each doubles category competing in a straight knockout formata spectacle brimming with drama and excitement. Meanwhile, the World Team Championships Finals unite 64 mens and womens teams, delivering unforgettable moments for millions of fans worldwide.

The ITTF World Championships Finals 2025 will take place in Doha from 1725 May, while the landmark centenary edition of the ITTF World Team Championships Finals 2026 will be hosted in London from 110 May.