(by: Major League Table Tennis)
We loved California so much, we’re coming right back.
That’s right. After three sellout days at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, MLTT is staying put in the Golden State. And this weekend’s smackdown at the Pomona FairPlex in Pomona, CA could decide everything in MLTT’s red hot race to the postseason. Tap the big red button below to lock in your seat NOW.
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There’s no shortage of storylines for all four teams. The Chicago Wind, Florida Crocs, Seattle Spinners, and Portland Paddlers all currently sit outside MLTT’s four-team postseason picture. Three victorious days in Southern California could change all that, though.
A titanic clash awaits in Week 8. Keep it locked on this week’s MLTT’s Weekly Round-Up: Powered by Butterfly for more news, notes, and highlights — including some breaking news about our second-ever Championship Weekend.
All roads end in Philly 🔔
We’ve ordered up a Season 2 championship, wiz wit.
MLTT’s second-ever Championship Weekend is officially locked in for Philadelphia on April 12th and 13th. Four teams will duke it out on the campus of St. Joseph’s University; only one will hoist the MLTT Cup. Also up for grabs: $50,000 in player prize money.
Tickets go on sale on January 23. Click here for more details on MLTT’s biggest season finale so far.
It’s a showdown in SoCal 🏓
We’re committed to putting on the safest and best possible show for the Los Angeles area. If you’re local, come join us in person. If you’re not, set a reminder and stream every second of our eighth event of Season Two.
Tap here to take in all the MLTT action we’re bringing to Pomona!
Here’s the day-by-day schedule for the FairPlex. We’re expecting some serious battles that you won’t want to miss.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17:
Chicago vs. Portland, 4 p.m. PT | Watch Live
Florida vs. Seattle, 7 p.m. PT | Watch Live
SATURDAY , JANUARY 18:
Florida vs. Portland, 4 p.m. PT | Watch Live
Chicago vs. Seattle, 7 p.m. PT | Watch Live
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19:
Florida vs. Chicago, 11 a.m. PT | Watch Live
Portland vs. Seattle, 2 p.m. PT | Watch Live
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Who’s playing in Pomona? 🤔
It’s a star-studded Week 8. Here are the players you’ll see in Pomona, highlighted by six players who land in the top 10 of our MLTT Power Rankings:
Seattle Spinners
💿 No. 8 Ľubomír Pištej (C)
💿 No. 11 Kou Lei
💿 No. 33 Olajide Omotayo
💿 No. 42 Adi Sareen
💿 No. 54 Debora Vivarelli
💿 No. 59 Thiago Monteiro
Portland Paddlers
🏓 No. 10 Hampus Nordberg
🏓 No. 13 Nikhil Kumar
🏓 No. 17 Jens Lundqvist (C)
🏓 No. 44 Haocheng Wang
🏓 No. 52 Kotomi Omoda
🏓 No. 57 Rachel Sung
Florida Crocs
🐊 No. 5 Marc Duran
🐊 No. 9 Liam Pitchford
🐊 No. 25 Yuan-Yu Wu
🐊 No. 48 Daniel Gorak (C)
🐊 No. 53 Matilda Ekholm
🐊 No. 60 Andy Pereira
Chicago Wind
🌪 No. 3 Manu Lebesson
🌪 No. 7 Mo Zhang
🌪 No. 32 Sean Zhang
🌪 No. 39 Damien Provost (C)
🌪 No. 47 Daniele Pinto
🌪 No. 62 Daniel Tran
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A new generation of MLTT superstars is set to make its mark this weekend. Pomona’s event will feature four teams that held the top four picks in the 2024 MLTT Draft: Florida, Chicago, Seattle, and Portland.
But you already knew about Week 8’s four-way battle between Liam Pitchford, Manu Lebesson, Ľubomír Pištej, and Hampus Nordberg because you’re a devout follower of our league on every social media platform… right?
MLTT’s top four rookie players do battle this weekend. Who will come out on top?
Think you’re good?
Sign up for Season 3! ✍️
Speaking of rookies… we’re looking for some new ones.
Player registration for the 2025 MLTT Draft is now officially open. We’re receiving applications to play in our expanding league from now until March 9.
The MLTT Draft process blew up last year, with over 300 draft applicants from 53 countries throwing their paddles in the ring. It brought us Season 2 stars like Pitchford, Lebesson, Mo Zhang, and Taehyun Kim, among others.
Think you’re good enough to play? There’s only one way to find out. Apply today at this link and we’ll see if you have the skills to go pro!
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Grab our sleek new MLTT hat while limited supplies last. And don’t fret if we sell out: MLTT’s League Store has tons of tee-shirts, uniforms, and gear for the ping pong fanatic in your life. Hit that big blue button below to start shopping today!
MLTT Season 3?
Bigger than EVER. ➕➕
Not eight. Not nine. But 10 TEAMS.
Have you heard about MLTT’s plans to expand in 2025? New team names and locations are still TBD, but we’re growing for a bigger-than-ever third season.
Drop a comment on our Instagram announcement with your ideas for expansion team names. Read more about our plans here. And if you or someone you know is a qualified investor, email investors@mltt.com to learn how to enter the bidding for a team.
MiLTT Spotlight!
Atlanta International Table Tennis Academy has some new open age champions in their MiLTT League!
Congratulations to Congratulations to Team Blackstones, who took home gold at the home club of Alex Yang, head coach of the Carolina Gold Rush.
Think you’ve got what it takes to take them down? Registration is filling up fast at MiLTT locations around the country and in Canada. Click here to register today or email Summer at sbehling@mltt.com to start hosting MiLTT events.
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