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2026 TTA Tour
“Welcome to the Next Level”
The TTA Tour provides national level competition opportunities for National Squad and non-National Squad athletes alike, with events being professionally presented and managed by TTA.
Four TTA Tour events will be played in 2026: Perth, Traralgon, Goulburn and Brisbane.
Key features of the TTA Tour are:
- Livestreamed matches.
- All events have National Title status.
- Singles events only, mirroring the age groups/classes played at the National Championships.
- Strong prizemoney for Open events.
- Capped entries to ensure fully timed matches, with event schedules and draws published in advance.
- Played over one weekend, with each age group/class played in a designated timeslot.
- Open to all, irrespective of citizenship status.
Events at the Tour are Aged Singles and Para only (Open, U/21, U/19, U/17, U/15, U/13, U/11). Pleas see Event Schedule below for more information.
| Perth, WA | Saturday 17 annd Sunday 18 January | Mundaring Arena | Online Entry Form > |
| Traralgon, VIC | Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April | Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium | Online Entry Form > |
| Goulburn, NSW | Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May | Veolia Arena Goulburn | Online Entry Form > |
| Brisbane, QLD | Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August | South Pine Sports Complex | Online Entry Form > |
Available on the TTA Policies page on the TTA website are the TTA Tour Regulations (please read carefully, especially the Appendix 1 section).
| Time before the event | |
| 12 weeks | Entries Open |
| 5 weeks | Final date for the Online Entry Form to be submitted |
| 4 weeks | Final date for TTA to publish a list of all accepted entries for each event ** and a list of all reserve players for each event. |
| 2 weeks | Final date for entry fees to be paid for all accepted entries. |
| 1 week | Final date for TTA to release event draws. |
| Date of Event |
** NOTE When determining the which entries will be accepted, the National Selection Panel shall rank all players entered into each event in order of playing strength, using the most current National Ranking List. The National Selection Panel may use any other reliable information where the National Ranking List is deemed to be insufficient, e.g. for international players or for new/unranked players.
- The TTA Tour is open to any player registered (at the highest level) with a State/Territory Association - Comp Plus.
- Become a Member Today Includes a link toa guide on how to upgrade your memerbship instantly.
- The TTA Tour is open to any player registered with an association affiliated with the International Table Tennis Federation (“ITTF”).
- International Athletes: please fill out this Request for Australian National Member ID to be issued with a NMID to enter this event.
- To play in an age event where the relevant age is denoted as “under”, a player must be under the relevant age as of the 31st day of December of the previous year in which the TTA Tour event is to be held.
- In order to play in a Class event (Para only), a player must hold either a National or Internaitonal classification confirmed or review status, or at a minimum a provisional classification. For further information on classification >
The TTA Tour is open to any player registered with an association affiliated with the International Table Tennis Federation (“ITTF”).
International Athletes: please fill out this Request for Australian National Member ID to be issued with a NMID to enter this event.
All matches are Best of 5
The events offered and the maximum number of entries that will be accepted for each event are:
| Event | Max. Entries* | Max Seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Open Men's & Women's Singles | 32 * | 8 |
| U21, U19, U17, U15 Boys' & Girls' Singles | 28 * | 8 |
| U13, U11 Boys' & Girls' Singles | 24 * | 8 |
| Class 1-5, 6-11 Men's & Women's Singles (Para) | 12 * | 4 |
Seeds may receive a bye in the Round Robin stage.
All remaining players will compete in groups of 4, with the top 2 players from each group progressing to the main draw. If the number of players is not evenly divisible by 4, then some groups may be played as groups of 3, with the top 2 players from such groups progressing to the main draw.
Matches commence from a maximum of the Round of 32 (Open) or Round of 16 (U21-U11) or Quarters (Para) and shall be played as a straight knock-out until completion.
*Note Maximum Entry numbers may be increased for some Tour events
The Event Schedule is subject to change depending on the number of entries received. Please see the Official draw after entries have closed.
NOTE: Each player can play a maximum of one event in the morning session and a maximum of one event in the afternoon/evening session each day.
Schedule:
| Groups | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarter Finals | Semi Finals | Gold/Bronze | Medal Ceremony | ||
| Saturday | U19's & U11's | 8:30 am | 11:00 am | 11:45 am | 12:30 pm | 1.15 pm | 2.00 pm | |
| Open & U15's | 2.15 pm | 4.45 pm | 5.30 pm | 6.15 pm | 7.00 pm | 7.45 pm | 8.30 pm | |
| Sunday | U21's & U13's | 8:30 am | 11:00 am | 11:45 am | 12:30 pm | 1.15 pm | 2.00 pm | |
| U17's & Para | 2.15 pm | 4.45 pm | 5.30 pm | 6.15 pm | 7.00 pm | 7.45 pm |
A flat rate of $50 will be charged for entry into each event. For example, a player entering one event will be charged $50 and a player entering two events will be charged $100 etc.
A Non Refundable Entry Fee Deposit of $25 is charged when a player submits their initial entry. This fee will only be refunded in the case where a players' entry is not accepted.
An invoice will be sent (less the deposit) to all accepted entrants following TTA publishing the list of all accepted entries.
Any Event Withdrawals on 14 days or earlier will be entitled to a full refund for entry fees.
Any Event Withdrawals on 13 days or later will not be entitled to a refund for entry fees.
The Non Refundable Entry Fee Deposit will not be refunded unless a players' entry is not accepted.
Medallions will be presented to the winner, runner up and third place for all events.
Prize Money will be allocated as follows*:
| Men's Singles | Winner = $1,000 | Runner Up = $500 | Third Place = $250 | Fourth Place = $125 |
| Women's Singles | Winner = $1,000 | Runner Up = $500 | Third Place = $250 | Fourth Place = $125 |
* Prize Money will only be allocated if the match is completed.
All participants in the TTA Tour are bound by Table Tennis Australia’s National Integrity Framework. This includes policies on Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, Member Protection Policy, Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy, Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling Policy, and Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy. For full details and reporting options, visit the National Integrity Framework page.
All participants are expected to follow the Table Tennis Etiquette & Sportsmanship guidelines throughout the event. These standards help ensure a fair, respectful, and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Please take a moment to read the full guidelines before attending.
Spectators are more than welcome to come along - and it's free!
We just ask that you be respectful of all the participants and the fields of play:
- Do not go onto the courts
- No flash photography
- No white clothing
- Sit only in the seating area
Flights, Accommodation & Transportation are the responsibility of the individual player.
Supermarkets and restaurants are available near the venues.
The Event will be conducted in accordance with the TTA Tour Regulations, the current Laws of Table Tennis and ITTF Rules and Regulations. Clothing Players must wear clothing that complies with ITTF Regulations.
All rackets need to be compliant with ITTF regulations. Racket control testing may be conducted.
Participants release all rights, or rights held by their agents or sponsors, in all matters relating to television and web casting coverage, video and motion picture coverage, and photographic coverage of any kind to TTA.
TTA will not be liable for any additional expenditure incurred by individual players due to COVID-19. Any additional expenditure incurred as a result of COVID-19, e.g. quarantine requirements, flight changes, flight cancellation fees, accommodation cancellation fees etc., is the responsibility of the individual player.
No COVID-19 vaccination requirements are in place for this event.
