ITTF Will Host 2027 World Cup Events
The international table tennis circuit will hold three major tournaments in 2027 that lead into the 2028 Olympic Games.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Olympics
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The International Table Tennis Federation announced that 2027 World Cup competitions will take place in Montpellier, Macao, and Chengdu. These events will serve as key qualification stages for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Why it matters
The 2027 schedule aligns with the expansion of the table tennis program for the 2028 Olympics, where the sport will feature six medal events. Performance in these tournaments will be critical for athletes aiming to secure spots for the upcoming Games.
Table tennis will feature six medal events at the 2028 Olympic Games. The 2027 calendar includes the Singles World Cup, the inaugural Doubles World Cup, and the Mixed Team World Cup.
The players
International Table Tennis Federation
This is the world governing body for all national table tennis associations responsible for setting tournament rules and international event schedules.
The details
The tournament schedule kicks off in Montpellier, France, followed by the first-ever Doubles World Cup in Macao and concluding with the Mixed Team event in Chengdu. Results from all three competitions will count toward qualification for the 2028 Games, which will include the Olympic debut of the Mixed Team event.
Timeline
March 29 to April 4, 2027: Singles World Cup in Montpellier
April 19 to 25, 2027: Doubles World Cup in Macao
November 28 to December 5, 2027: Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu
2028: Los Angeles Olympic Games
Season Trajectory
The 2027 competition calendar extends the hosting rotation previously established by the 2023 Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu. This sequence of events shapes the competitive balance leading into the 2028 Olympic Games, directly impacting the final roster determinations for national teams.
Athletes will accumulate critical qualification points toward the 2028 Olympic Games through their performance in the 2027 Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Team World Cups. The outcome of these events will effectively finalize the standing and seedings for the expanded medal events in Los Angeles.
The takeaway
The structured 2027 schedule underscores the increasing importance of international team events in the lead-up to Olympic qualification. Fans and athletes should monitor these specific tournament results as they will serve as the primary gateway to the 2028 Games.
Further reading
For more on the lead-up to the next Summer Games, see the Olympics section.
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