MLTT saw major gains across ticket sales, sponsorship, social engagement, and global reach as the popularity of table tennis continues to rise in the United States and worldwide
PRINCETON, N.J., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) today announced record growth across key business and audience metrics following the conclusion of its 2025–26 season, marking the strongest campaign in the league's three-year history. Driven by sold-out events, record digital engagement, expanded media visibility, and growing international reach, MLTT continued its rapid ascent as a modern professional sports league and one of the fastest-growing properties in global table tennis.
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