MIT Table Tennis Open 2025

After an 8-year hiatus, we are so excited to announce the return of MIT Table Tennis Open with our 2025 competition! Compete for cash prizes, gear, and bragging rights against fellow MIT players and local ping pong enthusiasts. All participants are welcome — MIT affiliation is not required.

This event is not USATT-sanctioned.

Location: MIT Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center, 120 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA.

Tell the front desk you're here for the table tennis tournament before following the signs to Du Pont Court 2. The Du Pont courts can be a bit tricky to find, so don't be afraid to ask for directions!

Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. See event times and details below.

Equipment: We'll be using Joola 3* Prime balls and 8 competition-sanctioned tables:

6x Joola Tour 2500
1x Joola SC Pro 3000
1x Joola Rally Indoor 15mm

Please bring your own racket, though we will have a few spares available if needed!

Event Info:

Event	Eligibility	Start Time	Entry	Prize	Game Format	Cap**
Amateur*	No USATT or NCTTA rating, or a rating < 1000	10:30 AM	$10	$50	Best of 3 sets	32 players
Open	No rating cap	12:30 PM	$30	$125	Best of 5 sets	16 players
U1900	USATT rating < 1900	1:30 PM	$25	$100	Best of 5 sets	16 players
U1500	USATT rating < 1500	3:00 PM	$20	$75	Best of 5 sets	16 players

A set consists of first to 11 points, win by 2 (deuce at 10-10). Each event starts with 4-player round robins, with the top 2 of each group advancing to single elimination.

NCTTA ratings may be used to determine eligibility only if a player does not have a USATT rating.

Amateur Event*: This event is designed for players who have mostly played casually and haven't competed before. If you've had formal training or competed seriously (even if you do not have a USATT rating), we encourage you to check out our rated events instead!

Players may only participate in the Amateur event if they are not participating in any of the other three events, and vice-versa. If you aren't sure which events are appropriate, feel free to email us at tt-officers@mit.edu and ask!

Event Caps and Prizes**: Event sizes and prize amounts are subject to change based on participant interest. Final details will be confirmed closer to the tournament date.

Payment: Please send us your total registration fee via either:

Venmo: @soph13wu
Zelle: wu.sophie@live.com

Payments should be made at the time of submitting the entry form. Make sure to include your full name in the payment description! We will not be able to confirm your registration until your payment is received.

Spots are limited — sign up early to secure yours! We hope to see you there!

To enter the 2025 MIT Open, fill out the form below, which can also be accessed here.

The deadline to enter is April 30th, 2025.

For additional questions regarding the tournament, please contact us at tt-officers@mit.edu.

Entry Form:

MIT Table Tennis Club. Maintained by William Wang and Sophie Wu.