The official Prospectus for the 2026 European Individual Championships has now been published. The Championships will be staged in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from 11 to 18 October 2026, with the Slovenian Table Tennis Association organising the event under the authority of the European Table Tennis Union. Matches will take place at the Arena Stožice, while the same complex will also host the official practice hall. Practice will be available from 9 October. Europe’s leading players will compete for continental titles in Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. The preliminary rounds will begin on 11 October, with the main draw starting on 13 October. Finals in the doubles events are scheduled for 16 and 17 October, while the singles champions will be crowned on 18 October. The prospectus also outlines the qualification system, entry quotas based on the 2025 European Team Championships, additional qualification places earned through the 2025 and 2026 European Under 21 Championships, competition format, accommodation options, hospitality arrangements and all key administrative deadlines. Entries are now open through the ETTU Online Entry System, with the entry deadline set for 31 August 2026. Accommodation requests must be submitted by 7 September, travel details by 21 September, and entry modifications may be made until 6 October at 12:00 CEST. An important sporting incentive is also highlighted in the prospectus, as the results of the Championships will contribute directly to the European Mixed Team Ranking, which will determine qualification for the Mixed Team event at the 2027 European Games and the associated continental Olympic qualification pathway. The complete prospectus, including all technical, competition and organisational details, is now available here.
Bidding Process Opens for the 2027 JOOLA Europe Youth Series
ETTU has officially opened the bidding process for the 2027 JOOLA Europe Youth Series, inviting Member Associations to submit applications to host one of the events on next year’s calendar. To support prospective organizers, ETTU has published the 2027 Directives for Organizers, 2027 Sport Specific Information, and the 2027 Application Form, providing detailed information on organizational requirements, competition format and the application procedure. Please find here the relevant documents. The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, 24 August 2026. The preferred dates for the 2027 Europe Youth Series events have already been included in the ETTU Calendar. However, as the ITTF has not yet published the 2027 Youth Calendar, each applicant is requested to propose two additional alternative date options when submitting its bid. Following the selection of the successful hosts, ETTU will work closely with the respective Member Associations to finalize the event dates, taking into account the overall ETTU competition calendar. Once available, the final ITTF/WTT Youth Calendar will also be considered to ensure the best possible coordination of the international youth competition schedule. Member Associations requiring further information are invited to contact the ETTU Competition Department. Application deadline: 24 August 2026.
