Entries Open for 2026 U.S. National Table Tennis Championships in San Jose

Entries are open for the 2026 U.S. National Table Tennis Championships, scheduled for July 3–9, 2026, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, USA Table Tennis announced on February 6, 2026. This will be the first time the national championships are held in San Jose, a move the organizers highlight as a nod to the region’s strong local scene.

Register online through the Omnipong registration platform. The prospectus lists three windows for entries: Early Bird entries must be received with payment in full by May 1, 2026; Regular entries run May 2 through June 1, 2026; and Last Call entries are accepted June 2 through June 16, 2026. Entries received after June 16, 2026, will not be accepted; the prospectus stresses that the entry deadline will not be extended. Events that reach capacity are closed on a first-registrant-to-pay basis, so registering early matters for popular draws.

Tournament logistics and hours are provided in the prospectus. Opening-day tournament registration is Friday, July 3, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. Practice and play hours at the venue are Friday, July 3, 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Saturday, July 4 through Thursday, July 9, 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. The Women’s Singles final is scheduled for the evening of July 8, 2026; the prospectus excerpt does not include the full Men’s Singles final timing in the provided text. Admission to the July 8 finals will be free for credentialed participants or for those with a Day Pass for July 8, with seating first come, first served.

Players will receive a Player Credential at registration that permits daily entry into the Playing Hall; lost credentials can be replaced for $35. All other persons must purchase a Spectator Day Pass or Spectator Tournament Pass to access the Playing Hall. Championship events require U.S. citizenship and proof of citizenship presented at registration; eligibility details for non-championship events are partially truncated in the excerpt.

USA Table Tennis frames the Nationals with historical and competitive context: "First held in 1976, the U.S. Table Tennis National Championships is the premier domestic event in American table tennis." The organization adds that "The tournament now features 117 events, crowning national champions across a wide range of age groups and competitive categories, and showcasing the very best of the sport in the United States." The association also notes that "The Bay Area is a region widely recognized as one of the strongest table tennis communities in the United States today." Social posts reflect the push to sign up: “The 2026 San Jose US National Table Tennis Championships is officially open for registration. Sign up now and see you at San Jose, California”

The prospectus also lists a flat fee option allowing entry into up to seven events, though the excerpt does not show the flat fee amount or full refund wording. Example event lines in the schedule include: “Doubles SE Thu 10:30 am 200 100 A - 115 PaƩy MarƟnez Para Standing DBLs (8) Sat 6:00 pm A A A - 116 PaƩy MarƟnez Para Seated DBLs (18) Sat 6:00 pm A A A.”

For players, coaches and local clubs, the opening of entries is the time to lock in events, travel and lodging. Verify event caps and fee options on the Omnipong prospectus, meet the citizenship documentation requirement for championship events, and plan to register before June 16 to avoid missing the cut.