Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 5, 2025: The International Table Tennis Federation has entered into an exclusive targeted dialogue with the Saudi Table Tennis Federation to explore the hosting of the next edition of the World Esports Table Tennis Championships, the ITTF reports.
This milestone follows the resounding success of the inaugural ITTF World Esports Table Tennis Championships in 2024, which culminated in a spectacular Final Stage in Helsingborg, Sweden.
The formalisation of discussions was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between ITTF President Petra Sörling, STTF President HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud and ITTF Group Chief Executive Officer Steve Dainton.
The MoU signals a joint commitment to enter in-depth discussions with a view to awarding the next edition of the Championships to Saudi Arabia.
The first edition of the Olympic Esports Games, a landmark event both in the world of esports and within the Olympic Movement, will be held in 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
President Sörling commented: “The continuation of ITTF’s involvement in Esports table tennis aligns seamlessly with the vision of the International Olympic Committee. This dialogue with the Saudi Table Tennis Federation represents an exciting next step for us.”
HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud added: “Through this memorandum of understanding, we look forward to exploring the possibility of hosting the Table Tennis Esports World Championships in Saudi Arabia.
“Saudi Arabia has already shown leadership in Esports by hosting the 2025 Esports World Cup and soon the 2027 Esports Olympics.
“Together with the ITTF, we aim to leverage that experience to create a tournament that engages fans, raises the level of competition and unites communities worldwide.”