The ETTU Executive Board has awarded the 2027 European Team Championships to Portugal’s Table Tennis Association, to be held in Porto, and the 2027 European Veterans Championships to Latvia’s Table Tennis Association, to be held in Riga.
Vice Presidents Manuela SIMÕES and António ANTUNES presented the Portuguese bid, which proposes the Porto Super Bock Arena as the venue for the 2027 European Team Championships. Lisbon previously hosted the European Team Championships in 2014, when Portugal’s national team claimed victory, securing its only European Men’s Team title to date.
“The ETTU President Pedro MOURA excused himself from the Executive Board process for the presentations of the 2027 European Table Tennis Team Championships as the Table Tennis Federation of Portugal were presenting their bid,” stated ETTU Vice President for Finances Sandra DEATON. “I subsequently took the role of chairing the presentation meeting where we received all the relevant nominations for the event. Following an excellent, professional, and detailed proposal, I am delighted to announce it was unanimously agreed to award the event to the Table Tennis Association of Portugal. The championships will be held in the city of Porto, and the Executive Board have every confidence we will experience a wonderful event.”
On behalf of the Portugal’s Table Tennis Association President Fernando MALHEIRO stated:.
“The Portuguese Table Tennis Federation, and all stakeholders involved, we extend our sincere gratitude for entrusting us with the honour of hosting the 2027 European Team Championships. This recognition fills us with immense joy and an even greater sense of responsibility to deliver an event that reflects the prestige and excellence of European table tennis.
Our bid was driven by a deep commitment to promote table tennis as a unifying sport that fosters healthy competition, mutual respect, and shared values among nations. Hosting this championships in Porto represents a unique opportunity to showcase our strengths: world-class infrastructure at the Super Bock Arena, a strategic location with seamless accessibility, and a rich cultural and sporting heritage.
We look forward to welcoming the table tennis community to Porto and ensuring the 2027 European Team Championships will be a milestone in the history of the sport.”
The 2027 European Veterans Championships will be held at the Kipsala International Exhibition Centre in Riga.
“We are delighted to announce the 2027 European Veterans Championships will be organized in the beautiful city of Riga, Latvia. This is a historical moment for both ETTU and the Latvian Table Tennis Association, as this will be the first European title event to be played in the country. The ETTU Executive Board fully trust to have one of the best European Veterans Championships ever in 2027,” said ETTU President Pedro MOURA.
Latvia has a proven track record of successfully hosting international sporting events, including the Ice Hockey World Championship, the European Weightlifting Championships, and numerous youth and regional tournaments.
“It is a tremendous honor for Latvia to host the European Veterans Championships 2027, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome the best veterans of table tennis to Riga. Latvia’s strength lies in its dedicated and capable team, whose hard work and expertise will ensure a seamless and inspiring event. We are proud to provide a stage where experience and sportsmanship shine, and we look forward to creating a truly memorable event for everyone involved,” stated the Latvian Table Tennis Association President Ina JOZEPSONE.
