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Table Tennis Australia’s National Championships Are Evolving — Two Events, Twice the Excitement!
Published Wed 03 Sep 2025
Get ready for a new era of high-energy competition as Table Tennis Australia (TTA) announces that, starting in 2026, the TTA National Championships will be held as two separate events. Split by age categories, U11 to U17 to form one event and U19, U21, open and para the other, the refreshed format ensures continued growth, enhanced experience, and improved logistics for competitors, officials, and spectators.
Current entry volumes to the National Championships require venues with at least five basketball courts, an increasingly difficult specification to secure nationwide. By splitting the event and reducing the requirement to four courts, we unlock significantly more viable venue options across Australia.
The proposed split, including the age group breakdown, was discussed and refined in consultation with all State and Territory Member Associations, with a detailed business case explaining logistical and strategic benefits then presented to the TTA Board for subsequent approval.
TTA CEO Nicole Adamson said, “Encouraging growth in the National Championships is a core priority, especially for our U11–U17 categories. However, increasing numbers exacerbate challenges around venue capacity and event scheduling, calling for the need to split the event.”
“Present tournament scheduling and durations restrict key experiences such as meaningful opening ceremonies, closing functions, and reasonable daily start and end times. Splitting the Championships allows us to establish a more polished, participant-friendly format, which we are looking forward to,” said Ms Adamson.
A number of key benefits exist as a result of splitting the events, including:
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Boosting Participation: Focused events encouraging broader participation. More players = better for the sport.
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Greater Venue Flexibility: Requiring only four courts dramatically widens the geographic options for TTA to host the National Championships throughout the States and Territories.
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Expanded Access: More venues, means bigger exposure and opportunities for players everywhere to shine.
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Enhanced Quality of Experience: With fewer matches per day, TTA can bring back a closing function for the Juniors, offer improved daily schedules, and deliver a more professional event atmosphere.
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A Boost for Community & Sport: More participants + better experiences = participation growth, increased supporter bases and a flourishing pathway for tomorrow’s champions.
Table Tennis Australia and the State and Territory Member Associations will continue to work collaboratively on the operational and logistical details for both separated events to ensure we continue to grow the sport nationally.
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