It’s now official: Las Vegas will host the WTT Grand Smash on American soil from July 3-13, 2025, promising ten days of intense competition, captivating fan experiences, and Vegas-level entertainment in the heart of the Silver State.
Since table tennis remains a niche sport in the US, it’s an interesting decision. However, it seems the ITTF and WTT have grand ambitions to elevate the sport’s profile globally, and this move certainly aligns with that vision. My only beef? They didn’t pick somewhere on the East Coast, like New York or Atlanta metropolitan areas. But Vegas makes perfect sense. Compared to quiet suburbs or states, Las Vegas can draw huge crowds with its abundant flights, hotels, casinos, desert tours, and even the Sphere!! Plus, with the July 4th holiday in the mix… they’re planning their independence from table tennis obscurity in America.
Yet, looking ahead to 2025, Wang Chuqin’s calendar is looking insane and more packed than a Vegas buffet. Between the four Grand Smashes (Singapore, Saudi, USA, China), four (?) Champions events, the Finals, ITTF World Championships in Doha, Asian Cup, and other Asian competitions… WTT’s mandatory policy has these players not just earning points but racking up frequent flyer miles. Someone get this little lion heart a vacation! 🏖️ 🌅 🎢 🏕️