The European Table Tennis Union is proud to announce that the first-ever ETTU Champions League Women’s Final 4 will be held in Tarnobrzeg, marking a historic milestone for European table tennis. The event will take place on 23–24 May 2026, bringing together Europe’s top four women’s clubs to compete over the weekend for the title.
A Historic First for Women’s Club Table Tennis
The introduction of the Final Four format represents a significant evolution of the ETTU Champions League Women, offering a compact and high-intensity event where the season’s decisive matches are played over a single weekend and at one venue, providing a high-quality experience for fans and media.
The 4 participant teams will be decided after the quarter-final rounds, which are scheduled as home and away matches to be played between 11 and 15 February.
Host City and Local Organisation
Tarnobrzeg will welcome Europe’s elite clubs at the OSiR Sports Hall. Located in south-eastern Poland, the host city benefits from strong institutional support at local, regional and national level.
The event will be organised in cooperation with KTS Enea Siarkopol Tarnobrzeg, one of the most successful women’s table tennis clubs in Europe. The club has won 4 ETTU Champions League titles in recent seasons and 32 Polish Team Championship titles, and has consistently competed at the highest European level. Tarnobrzeg has also been home to several Olympic-level players, reflecting its established position among Europe’s leading clubs.
Pedro MOURA, President of ETTU, highlighted the importance of this landmark moment:
“This Final Four marks the beginning of a new era for the Women’s Champions League. With this format, ETTU is opening a new and exciting chapter in European women’s club table tennis. There is no better place to begin this journey than Tarnobrzeg, whose remarkable club, KTS Enea Siarkopol, has long been a symbol of ambition, excellence, and professionalism in women’s table tennis. We are grateful for their dedication and very confident they will deliver an unforgettable event.”
Zbigniew NĘCEK, President of KTS ENEA SIARKOPOL Tarnobrzeg, explained that the event would be the highlight of his long career.
“After more than thirty years of work in Tarnobrzeg, this decision gives me great joy. It is a culmination of many years of effort and a unique opportunity to promote table tennis to a wide audience.”
REACTIONS FROM THE PLAYERS
Han YING: “I have won many titles with KTS and I am very happy that Europe’s best teams will come to Tarnobrzeg. I am convinced the matches will be played in a fantastic atmosphere and at the highest level.”
Xiaoxin YANG: “We would like to sincerely thank ETTU for awarding our club the organisation of the Final Four. It is a great honour for us. We assure full professionalism and the best possible conditions for all participants. We believe exciting and high-quality matches await everyone.”
Kinga STEFAŃSKA: “Organising the Final Four is both a challenge and an honour. Even before the format was officially confirmed, it was said that the first edition should take place in Tarnobrzeg because of its rich European history. I am glad this has become reality and I believe the new format will be very attractive for fans.”
