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Table Tennis Betting Odds & Tips - Bet on 2026 Table Tennis Tournaments
There are few sports with a profile growing as quickly as table tennis. With competitive professional leagues across Asia and Europe, it is a sport on the up, and with plenty of global interest. That has made it a popular choice on betting tickets worldwide.
Here, we’ll take a look at the 2026 table tennis schedule, some of the events to look out for, and how to place bets on table tennis right here at Stake sportsbook.
History of Table Tennis
The sport of table tennis has its origins in England, where the Victorian upper class developed a new parlour game to be played after dinner. It wasn’t quite as established as it is now, and was played with a stack of books marking the net, and books also used as rackets. The ball used was actually a golf ball.
In the UK, it had a number of different names, including ping pong and the appropriately British whiff whaff. The former was eventually trademarked by one game producer, which meant that table tennis became the standard name that was used throughout the English-speaking world.
The English Table Tennis Association was established in 1921, which set in motion the codification of the sport globally. The International Table Tennis Federation was set up five years later, and the following year saw the first-ever World Championships.
The sport continued to increase in popularity as it spread across the globe. Countries like China greatly enjoyed the sport, and this booming popularity saw the Olympics add it to their roster in 1988, which is how we find ourselves in a world where a former parlour game is now a legitimate sport.
Table Tennis Rules & Basics of Ping Pong
Table tennis, as the name suggests, is essentially just tennis played on a table. That means that there is a lot of overlap in rules, and anyone with a grasp of the latter’s rules will be able to pick up the basics of table tennis quickly. Here are some of the basics:
Played on a 2.74m long x 1.525m wide table.
Played with a net 15.25cm above the table surface.
Ball must be thrown at least 16cm vertically for service, and the throwing arm must be placed behind the back once projected.
To be legal, the serve must hit the opponent’s court.
A point is scored when the ball is hit and does not touch the opponent’s court.
The first player to score 11 points will win one game.
A match will be decided by the best of an odd number of games.
Popular Table Tennis Tournaments & Events in 2026
There are two main types of table tennis events you can bet on – league play and tournament play.
League matches take place throughout the year, with players competing in different leagues around the world. Some of the most popular leagues for men’s and women’s table tennis include:
Chinese Super League
German Bundesliga
French Pro A League
Austrian Premier League
Swedish Elite League
Here, we’ve taken a look at some of the biggest and best events to keep an eye on in 2026:
January
07-11 January: WTT Champions Cup, Doha (QAT)
28 Jan - 1 Feb: ITTF-Americas Cup, San Francisco (USA)
February
19 Feb - 1 Mar: Singapore Smash, Singapore (SGP)
March
10-15 Mar: WTT Champions 2026, Chongqing (CHN)
April
28 Apr-10 May: ITTF World Team Championships Finals 2026, London (ENG)
June
25 Jun-05 Jul: United States Smash 2026, (Location TBC) (USA)
August
05-09 Aug: WTT Champions 2026, Yokohama (JPN)
September
08-13 Sep: WTT Champions 2026, Macao (MAC)
October
27 Oct-01 Nov: WTT Champions 2026, Montpellier (FRA)
November
03-08 Nov: WTT Champions 2026, Germany (GER)
How to Bet on Table Tennis & Betting Options
You can easily bet on table tennis at Stake.com. First, create your account and add funds before navigating to the table tennis betting markets. You can learn how to bet on table tennis, as well as the basics of online sportsbooks, in our guides.
Here, we’ve broken down a number of key bet types for table tennis fans to keep in mind:
Winner
As with all sports betting, the easiest way to bet on table tennis at Stake.com is to pick who will win a match. Moneyline betting is a great starting point for novice bettors.
Outright betting
The outright bet is a good wager to place on a player to win an upcoming tournament before it begins. Odds will shift in the weeks and days leading into it. Placing more money on an outsider can reap dividends if they end up going all the way.
Specific game winner
Every table tennis match comprises several games, as the sport follows a best-of format. As such, you can place a wager on who you think will win a specific game within a match, making things more enjoyable on your bet slip.
Correct score
A correct score bet is a great option, as table tennis matches are played in a best-of-five sets format and each set consists of 11 games. Players must win by 2 clear points. Whether you think the game will be tight or a whitewash is possible, a correct score wager is a great way of hedging your bets.
Total points
Most table tennis matches comprise three or more games, with players competing to score 11 points. As such, you can place an over/under wager on the total number of points you think will be scored in a match, which is a way of betting on table tennis without worrying about the player who wins the match-up. You can also bet on total games in a similar way.
Points handicap
Handicap betting is a great way to bet on popular sports. If there’s an overwhelming favourite in a match-up, a points handicap bet is a way of levelling the playing field. If you bet on the favourite, they must overcome the points handicap set for your bet to succeed.
For example, Player A, Fan Zhendong of China, might be picked as the favourite to win, so you might want to place a points handicap bet that gives Player B a head start.
Set winner
The number of sets in a table tennis match depends on how well the winner does and the format of the competition. But you can place a wager on which player you think will win a specific set, enabling you to break your betting slip down even further to identify the best table tennis odds available.
Live Streaming Table Tennis & Live Betting on Stake Sportsbook
In addition to offering the best table tennis betting odds, Stake also hosts live streams of the hottest table tennis action. You can watch your favorite tournaments right here by going to our Live and Upcoming events and selecting fixtures with the live streaming logo. You can learn more in our live streaming guide.
If watching the fixtures live is whetting your betting whistle, you might enjoy some in-game betting. Simply select your option from the in-play markets and use the unfolding narrative to inform your match predictions. Find out more in our live v pre-match betting guide.
Table Tennis Betting Strategies & Tips
So, how do you give yourself the best chance of winning a table tennis bet? Here are table tennis betting tips and strategies to bear in mind:
Consider bunching picks together: Parlay bets are a great option for big ITTF tournaments where there are plenty of matches in a short space of time. You can then combine multiple options on one slip to lengthen odds.
Branch out: Look at options like spread betting, futures lines, and player props to diversify your betting portfolio, rather than sticking with simple options like match predictions and match winner bets.
Try using strategies: You can find a number of guides on bankroll management strategies in our blog, including options like the Kelly Criterion. Managing your funds is key to a more successful or enjoyable experience when staking at betting sites.
Deposit & Withdrawal Methods for Table Tennis Betting on Stake.com
If all of this has got you ready to bet on the biggest table tennis events in the world, all you need to do is log in to your account with a secure method, such as using a passkey , before following these simple steps:
Step 1 - Find your deposit address by going to Wallet > Deposit.
Step 2 - Choose your method.You can make deposits at Stake using a local currency , including popular options like Argentine Pesos, Mexican Pesos, Chilean Pesos, Canadian Dollars, Indian Rupees, Turkish Lira, Vietnamese Dong, and USD in Ecuador.You can also use a number of different cryptocurrencies, such as EOS, SOL, DOGE, ETH, USDT, LTC, TRX, and BTC. When you’re ready to buy your coins, check out our crypto exchange guide for information on using platforms like Mesh, Moonpay , and Swapped.com . Additionally, it’s now possible to use Swap Crypto to exchange coins from your wallet directly.
Step 3 - The deposit address should be used as your ‘send to’ location within your wallet or exchange.
Step 4 - For withdrawals, go to Account > Wallet > Withdraw and enter your cash-out amount and your wallet destination address.
Feel free to speak to our customer support staff for help with anything to do with deposits and withdrawals, which includes using the Stake Vault and other crypto security methods.
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