Ljubljana to Host the European Individual Championships 2026

The European Table Tennis Union is proud to announce that the 2026 European Individual Championships will be hosted by Slovenia, with the prestigious event set to take place at Sport Hall Stožice in Ljubljana from 11–18 October 2026.

The ETTU Executive Board has officially awarded the hosting rights, following a strong bid submitted by the Slovenian Table Tennis Association.

“This is fantastic news to our table tennis familly! To be back to Slovenia after 33 years from the European Youth Championships held in Ljubljana. I wish to thank the Slovenia Table Tennis Association for the excellent bid allowing Executive Board to take the decision of granting the 2026 European Championships to Ljubljana. We are confident the local organizing committee will deliver a top level event,”said ETTU President Pedro MOURA.

Tomaž KRALJ, President of the Slovenian Table Tennis Association, expressed his excitement and pride:

“We are thrilled and honoured to host the European Table Tennis Championships in 2026, a decision that reflects Slovenia’s growing reputation as a premier destination for international sports events.

Our application was driven by a strong commitment to developing table tennis at all levels, showcasing our organizational excellence, and inspiring a new generation of players.

Hosting this prestigious event will bring numerous benefits to Slovenian table tennis. It will elevate the sport’s visibility, attract more young athletes and players of all generations, and provide a unique opportunity for our players to compete on home soil against Europe’s best. Additionally, it will boost our sports projects and strengthen Slovenia’s position in the global table tennis community.

We are committed to delivering a championship that will leave a lasting legacy and further grow the game in our country and Europe.

We look forward to welcoming Europe’s finest athletes and fans to Slovenia for an unforgettable championship.”

Sport Hall Stožice, located in the heart of the Slovenian capital, offers a world-class arena and infrastructure that meets the highest standards of international competition. The venue has previously hosted major sporting events and is set to provide an exceptional stage for Europe’s elite table tennis players.

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