The countdown is almost over. On 16 and 17 May, the Saarlandhalle in Saarbrücken will once again host the HYLO ETTU Champions League Men Final 4, where four of Europe’s strongest clubs will battle for the biggest title in European club table tennis. Host club 1. FC Saarbrücken TT will once again enjoy home support in what promises to be another unforgettable weekend of elite table tennis. Alongside world-class action on the table, spectators can expect a full entertainment program, fan activities, music, and a vibrant Final 4 atmosphere inside the Saarlandhalle, which will welcome around 3,300 spectators. DJ PIROCCO and event host Alexander MEHL will lead the entertainment program, while fans will also be able to participate in match predictions and quizzes powered by proWIN Winter GmbH. Venue opening times For spectators attending the event, access to the venue opens: VIP access to the venue Visitors are advised to have either printed tickets or QR codes ready upon arrival in order to speed up entry procedures. Important travel and parking information for Saturday Due to the football match taking place at the same time, parking directly at the Saarlandhalle will unfortunately not be possible on Saturday. We therefore kindly ask all VIP guests to travel by public transport wherever possible and to allow sufficient extra time for their journey. We recommend that all guests arrive at the Saarlandhalle by 10:30 a.m. at the latest in order to avoid waiting times at the entrance. Please note that Camphauser Straße is expected to be fully closed in both directions from approximately 10:30 a.m., and no later than 11:00 a.m. This closure will also affect arrival and departure traffic on Camphauser Straße above the road “An der Saarlandhalle”. Parking in the upper section of Camphauser Straße will not be possible. According to the latest information available, pedestrian access will also be affected. Access to the Saarlandhalle will therefore only be possible via the residential area at Rodenhof. From “An der Saarlandhalle”, visitors will continue on foot to the Saarlandhalle. A section of Ziegelstraße is accessible by car; the remaining route must be continued on foot. Ottweilerstraße is accessible by car up to the transition at “An der Saarlandhalle”. Street parking is available along Ottweilerstraße, Ziegelstraße, and Jägersfreuder Straße, subject to availability. When parking in the Rodenhof area, however, please proceed with caution, as the residents’ parking protection concept (“Anwohnerschutzkonzept”) applies there. In certain areas, parking is only permitted with a residents’ parking permit. These areas are clearly indicated by traffic signs. In addition, short-term road closures in the area of Ludwigskreisel cannot be ruled out. This may lead to delays, so please take this into account when planning your arrival. Furthermore, we strongly recommend putting on any fan merchandise or FCS fan clothing only after entering the venue, as encounters with away fans in the vicinity of the football match could potentially lead to unpleasant situations. These police measures are necessary to ensure the safest and smoothest possible running of the events. We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. Directions & parking 17.05.2026 Shuttle service organised for spectators In cooperation with 1. FC Saarbrücken TT and Saarbahn GmbH, a shuttle service has been arranged for spectators travelling to the HYLO ETTU Champions League Men Final 4 in Saarbrücken. The shuttle buses will start operating from approximately 10:25, running every 20–30 minutes from the long-distance bus station in Saarbrücken (Dudweilerstrasse 96), with an additional stop at Saarbrücken Central Station. The final stop will be Camphauser Str./Ludwigspark, close to the Saarlandhalle. Please note that the shuttle service is organised only for arrivals to the venue. Return journeys must be made using public transport. Food, entertainment and Final 4 experience Fans attending the Final 4 will not only enjoy top-level table tennis, but also a variety of food and catering options throughout the weekend. Food trucks and snack stations will be available at the venue, while VIP guests will have access to dedicated catering menus during both semifinal and final days. The ETTU and 1. FC Saarbrücken Tischtennis e.V. welcomed all spectators ahead of the event and expressed confidence that Saarbrücken will once again deliver a spectacular celebration of European club table tennis.
HYLO® ETTU Men Final 4 fever hits Saarbrücken as Europe’s best chase Champions League glory
Four clubs. Two days. One trophy. And this year’s HYLO® ETTU Champions League Men Final 4 in Saarbrücken has everything needed for a spectacular showdown. Olympic champions, World Championship medallists, Europe’s biggest stars and some of the most ambitious clubs on the continent will take over Saarlandhalle this weekend, with thousands of fans expected to create another unforgettable atmosphere. Defending champions 1. FC Saarbrücken TT return to their home arena chasing a third consecutive Final 4 title and a fourth straight Champions League crown overall. But standing in their way are three clubs arriving with their own momentum, belief and major ambitions: Borussia Düsseldorf, Alliance Nîmes/Montpellier TT and KS Orlen Bogoria Grodzisk Mazowiecki. The spotlight naturally falls first on Saarbrücken. The German club once again arrives with a line-up that almost looks unreal on paper. At the centre stands FAN Zhendong, reigning Olympic champion, current World No. 1 and owner of nine World Championship gold medals. Alongside him are Truls Moregard, Europe’s current No. 1 and Olympic silver medallist, Darko JORGIC Europe’s No. 5, and Patrick Franziska NO.8, one of Germany’s key players for years on both club and international level. “Of course we want to win the fourth title in a row,” said FRANZISKA. “We have a really, really strong team with so many good players.” Still, Saarbrücken know there will be no easy matches at this level, especially against a dangerous KS Orlen Bogoria Grodzisk Mazowiecki side that continues to grow year after year. Bogoria reached the Final 4 for the second consecutive season after another impressive European campaign. One of the key figures remains veteran Panagiotis GIONIS, whose experience perfectly complements the rise of young Polish star Milosz REDZIMSKI. “We know it will be extremely difficult against Saarbrücken,” admitted GIONIS. “They are an unbelievable team, especially at home, with fantastic fans and world-class players. But we will try our best.” REDZIMSKI also believes last season’s Final 4 experience could help the team remain calmer in decisive moments. “Playing in the Final 4 is always something special, and having players in the team who already experienced these matches helps us stay calm and focused,” he explained. The second semi-final brings together two clubs with enormous quality and completely different stories. On one side stands Borussia Düsseldorf, the most successful club in European table tennis history. Six Champions League titles, six Cup of European Champions trophies and four ETTU Cup victories tell only part of the story of a club that has dominated European table tennis for decades. Now entering a new chapter after the retirement of legendary Timo BOLL, Düsseldorf still arrives with huge ambitions. European champion Qiu DANG Europe’s No. 6, leads the team alongside Swede Anton KALLBERG currently occupying position No. 10, and American star Kanak JHA. “We really need to come up with something special for our semi-final against Montpellier and play our best table tennis,” admitted coach Danny HEISTER. Because waiting on the other side is probably the hottest team in European table tennis right now Alliance Nîmes/Montpellier TT. The French champions started their campaign all the way back in Stage 1 and kept building confidence with every round. At the heart of the project are brothers Felix LEBRUN and Alexis LEBRUN Europe’s No. 2 and 3, now firmly established among the world’s elite after another outstanding performance with France at the ITTF World Team Championships Finals in London. Felix arrives in Saarbrücken after one of the best tournaments of his career, including a sensational victory over World No. 1 LIN Shidong. “It was a great tournament for us that unfortunately ended in the semi-finals,” Felix said after France’s bronze-medal run. “I’m proud of our team and the way we played.” Alexis also admits the confidence inside the French squad is growing fast. “We played a great tournament in London and finished with a beautiful medal, so I come to the Final 4 with a lot of confidence,” said Alexis. And yes, last season’s defeat to Düsseldorf is still somewhere in the back of their minds. “For sure we want to take our revenge,” Alexis smiled. “But the real goal is to reach the final.” With packed stands expected, emotions already building and four clubs believing they can lift the trophy, Saarbrücken is once again ready to become the centre of European club table tennis.
