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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Major League Table Tennis is coming to Wichita.
Visit Wichita and Wichita State University are hosting the event April 5-7 at Charles Koch Arena. Four teams in the West Division of the league will face off all three days.
The West Division consists of the Bay Area Blasters, Portland Paddlers, Seattle Spinners, and Texas Smash. The Wichita event is the last before the East and West Division meet in Chicago for the Championship, where they will compete for the $100,000 grand prize.
Visit Wichita says all eight teams in the league are comprised of top players from 40 countries. During the event, they compete in a team game format, with the final game the league calls the “Golden Game.”
In the “Golden Game,” every member of each five-person team rotates every four points. The first team to reach 21 points wins.
“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,” says Josh Howell, vice president of sports development at Visit Wichita, in a news release. “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.”
“The first half of our season has been a tremendous success, exceeding our expectations in terms of player performance and fan engagement,” says MLTT Commissioner Flint Lane. “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.”
Single-day tickets are available for $20 for general admission or $40 for VIP access. 3-day passes start at $45 for general admission and $90 for VIP access.
Tickets can be purchased at the Shocker Ticket Office and MLTT.com/tickets. For more about Major League Table Tennis, click here.
For more on upcoming events in Wichita, click here.