The ITTF Summit on Day 5 saw Member Associations from across the globe showcase their proposals to host upcoming editions of the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals and World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals. The record-breaking interest in hosting these flagship events highlights the global appeal and unprecedented growth of table tennis, with nations from multiple continents eager to bring the sport’s premier competitions to their shores.
For the 2027 edition, France, Kazakhstan, Brazil and USA all presented their bids. However, Brazil announced during their presentation that they would withdraw their bid for 2027 to show support for Kazakhstan and focus their efforts on hosting the 2029 edition instead. View the bids presentation for 2027 below:
The 2028 edition saw presentations from Italy and Japan, though Italy took to the stage to announce they were withdrawing their bid to show support for Japan. View the bids presentation for 2028 below:
For 2029, Germany, China, Brazil and USA all showcased their hosting proposals, representing a blend of experienced hosts and nations seeking to bring the championships to new territories. View the bids presentation for 2029 below:
Here is the final list of Member Associations that presented their bids:
ITTF World Championships Finals 2027
ITTF World Championships Finals 2028
ITTF World Championships Finals 2029
The host cities will be determined through votes during the ITTF Annual General Meeting held in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday 27 May, starting at 09:00 (local time).
