Visit Wichita and Wichita State University are teaming up to host a Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) event in Wichita for the first time in history. Tickets are on sale now for the event, which will take place April 5-7, 2024, at Charles Koch Arena on the campus of Wichita State University.
MLTT features world class players representing 40 total countries. They compete in an innovative team game format that concludes with the Golden Game, a pulse-pounding race to 21 points where every member of each five-person team rotates every four points. Wichita is hosting the league’s West Division.
“Major League Table Tennis represents the best table tennis players in the world, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to welcome them and their fans to our vibrant city,” said Josh Howell, vice president of sports development at Visit Wichita. “Wichita is an amazing sports city – a place where sports thrive, and Midwest hospitality abounds. Additionally, we are confident Wichita State and Charles Koch Arena will prove to be an ideal venue, making it a memorable experience for all.”
General admission tickets for the event start at $20 and $40 for VIP. Tickets also grant fans access to the fan zone, where they can play on ping pong tables, meet the pros, and potentially even get a chance to play a few points against them.
"The first half of our season has been a tremendous success, exceeding our expectations in terms of player performance and fan engagement,” MLTT Commissioner Flint Lane said. “As we enter the second half of the season, we're excited to build on this momentum and continue to deliver high-quality, competitive table tennis to our growing fan base. We can’t wait to meet the players, fans and families in Wichita to close out our regular season."
The best of the best in MLTT’s West Division will be competing in Wichita in their final clash before the championship weekend, April 27-28, at Gentile Arena in Chicago, Illinois, where the top four teams will be competing for the coveted MLTT Cup and $100,000 in prize money. Tickets for the championship are available for purchase through the Shocker Ticket Office and at MLTT.com/tickets. For more updates, schedules, behind-the-scenes content and information on MLTT players, teams, and coaches, visit www.mltt.com.
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About Visit Wichita
Visit Wichita markets the greater Wichita area and advocates for the city as a destination, increasing travel and tourism as a key economic driver for the city, county, region and state. Visit Wichita is led by President and CEO Susie Santo, and in 2022 travel and tourism contributed more than $1.5 billion in economic impact to the greater Wichita area.
About MLTT
Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) was founded in 2023 by software entrepreneur and table tennis enthusiast, Flint Lane. Flint and his wife Kathy own two table tennis clubs, Princeton Pong and Naples Pong. Flint previously served on the USATT Clubs Committee.
About Wichita State University
The mission of Wichita State University is to be an essential educational, cultural and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good. Wichita State is a doctoral research university enrolling about 15,000 students and offering 59 undergraduate degree programs in more than 150 areas of study in seven undergraduate colleges. The graduate school offers 45 master's and 12 doctoral degrees that offer study in more than 100 areas.
