On 5 and 6 September 2026, the 41st edition of the Vic International Open will take place in Vic (Barcelona) at the Castell d’en Planes Sports Hall.
The tournament was first held in 1986, featuring a single Men’s Singles event, won by Spanish legend Josep M. PALÉS.
Over the past four decades, the Vic International Open has grown into one of the longest-running and most inclusive table tennis events on the calendar. Its development reflects both the evolution of the sport and a strong commitment to accessibility and diversity.
The Women’s Singles event was introduced in the second edition and was won by Belgian player Barbara LIPPENS. Since then, the competition has expanded steadily, adding the Catalan Open, Youth events, Veterans events, Para Table Tennis competitions, and, more recently, events for people living with Parkinson’s.
This year marks the 22nd edition of the Para TT Open and the 2nd edition of the Open for People with Parkinson’s, further underlining the event’s inclusive character.
The list of past champions includes several distinguished names from the world of table tennis, among them NI Xia Lian, Félix LEBRUN and Álvaro ROBLES, highlighting the tournament’s longstanding reputation and prestige.
Photo by David Fajula
