Major League Table Tennis

What Major League Table Tennis does

Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) is a privately held professional sports league founded in 2023 by tech entrepreneur Flint Lane and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Operating as America's first and only professional table tennis league, MLTT runs a touring league model with 10 franchises split between East and West divisions, featuring 80 players including 29 Olympians. The league assigns players to teams through an annual draft system modeled after major US professional sports leagues, with matches held in rotating cities culminating in a sold-out Championship Weekend. MLTT launched Table Tennis TV (TTTV) in September 2025 as the first dedicated streaming platform for professional table tennis in North America, complemented by a national broadcast partnership with CBS Sports Network.

The company operates a multi-product technology platform anchored by SPINDEX 2.0, a proprietary global table tennis rating system on a 0-3000 scale with Confidence Levels and Challenge Matches, extended internationally through integrations with PingPod and Ping Pang Paris. Core product lines include live match streaming, merchandise (fulfillment via Paddle Palace), licensed trading cards (with Leaf Trading Cards), and an emerging regulated sports wagering product launching in 2026 through partnerships with IC360 and ALT Sports Data.

MLTT generates revenue across seven streams: sponsorships (188% YoY growth), streaming subscriptions ($9.99/month or $99.99/year), direct ticket sales (80% YoY growth), national broadcasting rights, merchandise, trading card licensing, and forthcoming transaction-fee wagering revenue. Corporate partners include First Advantage, LifeSign, Princeton BioMeditech, Butterfly (equipment through 2027-2028), and HotelPlanner. The company is funded by $5.5 million raised in October 2024 from 20+ investors including David Blitzer, Daryl Morey, and Olympic champion Fan Zhendong, with a $7.5-10M Series B in process as of early 2026 to support expansion to 24 teams over the next decade.

Name

Major League Table Tennis

Legal name

Major League Table Tennis

Website

https://mltt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) is America's first professional table tennis league, founded in 2023 and operating 10 touring franchises with 80 players including 29 Olympians. It serves US sports fans through live events, the Table Tennis TV streaming platform, the SPINDEX global rating system, and emerging regulated sports wagering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sports League

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Live Sports Leagues & Tours (MPAGAMAA)

Keywords

• Professional table tennis league
• Sports entertainment streaming
• Live sports broadcasting
• League merchandise sales
• Competitive sports events

Headquarters

HQ city

America

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Sponsorships and Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partnerships with companies including First Advantage, LifeSign, Princeton BioMeditech, Butterfly, HotelPlanner, and others. Sponsorship revenue grew 188% year-over-year.
2. Streaming Subscriptions: Table Tennis TV subscription service at $9.99/month or $99.99/year, offering live match streaming and on-demand content.
3. Regulated Sports Wagering: Partnerships with IC360 and ALT Sports Data to develop legal betting markets on MLTT matches, launching in 2026.
4. Merchandise Sales: Team uniforms, jerseys, t-shirts, tracksuit jackets, and collectibles sold through the official shop and Paddle Palace fulfillment.
5. Broadcasting Rights: National media deal with CBS Sports Network to air matches and related content.
6. Ticket Sales: Direct ticket sales for matches and Championship Weekend events. Ticket sales increased 80% year-over-year.
7. Trading Cards: Partnership with Leaf Trading Cards to produce licensed trading cards featuring MLTT players and moments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) is the first professional table tennis league in the United States, operating 10 franchise teams in East and West divisions. The league runs a touring season of live professional matches, culminates in a Championship Weekend, and distributes content through its own Table Tennis TV (TTTV) streaming platform and a national broadcast deal with CBS Sports Network. It also operates the SPINDEX 2.0 global player rating system, an annual player draft, team merchandise, licensed trading cards, and a regulated sports wagering initiative.

Product overview

Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) operates as America's first professional table tennis league with 10 teams competing in East and West divisions. The league offers a portfolio of interconnected products: Table Tennis TV serves as the core streaming platform for live match broadcasts and on-demand content; SPINDEX 2.0 provides a global rating system tracking competitive play across clubs, tournaments, and leagues worldwide; the MLTT Draft System assigns incoming international talent to teams through a draft modeled after major US sports leagues; Championship Weekend culminates the season with the top four teams competing for the MLTT Cup; and the Merchandise Shop offers team apparel and collectibles including trading cards. The league also operates a regulated wagering initiative for legal betting markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Table Tennis TV (TTTV) Direct-to-consumer streaming platform offering live professional table tennis match broadcasts, on-demand content, free Match of the Week, and subscription tiers for full access. Select matchups also air nationally on CBS Sports Network.
• SPINDEX 2.0 Global Rating System Free global table tennis rating system on a 0-3000 scale that tracks player skill, match history, and competitive reliability, with Confidence Levels and SPINDEX Challenge Matches. Integrated with PingPod locations and Ping Pang Paris leagues. Registration is free and open globally.
• SPINDEX Mobile App Mobile application that allows players to track their SPINDEX ratings, view leaderboards, and participate in SPINDEX Challenge Matches directly from mobile devices.
• MLTT Professional League Season Annual professional table tennis competition featuring 10 franchise teams in East and West divisions, a touring regular-season schedule, a player draft, and a Championship Weekend postseason. Features 80 players including 29 Olympians.
• MLTT Championship Weekend Postseason tournament featuring the top four regular-season teams in a single-elimination format with a Golden Game tiebreaker, where the champion receives the MLTT Cup. Held at Table Tennis America in Fremont, California.
• MLTT Official Merchandise Shop Official online store selling team uniforms ($59.95), t-shirts ($29.95), youth t-shirts ($22.49), tracksuit jackets ($79.95), official MLTT paddles, hats, and other league apparel and collectibles for all ten MLTT teams.
• MLTT Premier Edition Trading Cards Licensed trading cards produced in partnership with Leaf Trading Cards, featuring MLTT players and memorable league moments. MLTT Premier Edition Trading Cards priced at $29.99.
• MLTT Regulated Sports Wagering Regulated sports betting markets on MLTT matches developed in partnership with IC360 for integrity monitoring and ALT Sports Data for real-time data and betting support, launching in 2026 across legal U.S. jurisdictions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% year-over-year increase in ticket sales
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Ping Pang ParissupportingTechnology or Integration · 30 March 2026Partnership integrates SPINDEX 2.0 across Ping Pang Paris leagues and tournaments, with players' verified match results impacting global ratings starting April 21.
• PingPodsupportingTechnology or Integration · 6 February 2026Collaboration to expand SPINDEX participation at PingPod locations, allowing players to record verified head-to-head matches toward official ratings outside traditional tournaments.
• HotelPlannersupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 January 2026HotelPlanner named Official Online Booking Platform Partner, providing discounted hotel rates up to 70% and travel planning tools for athletes, staff, and fans across MLTT's national event calendar.
• Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360)coreTechnology or Integration · 11 December 2025IC360 will deploy integrity monitoring technology and educational tools for MLTT's regulated sports wagering launch in 2026, ensuring fair competition and compliance.
• ALT Sports DatacoreTechnology or Integration · 11 December 2025ALT Sports Data will provide real-time data and betting support for MLTT's regulated wagering markets, enabling legal sports betting on league matches.
• First AdvantagesupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 November 2025First Advantage corporate partner for Atlanta Blazers team, with CEO Scott Staples leading ownership group for the expansion team.
• LifeSignsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 November 2025Corporate partnership with LifeSign for 2025-26 season, providing branding and digital visibility for the league.
• Princeton BioMeditechsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 November 2025Corporate partnership with Princeton BioMeditech for 2025-26 season, part of league's expansion and new sponsorship deals.
• vivenusupportingTechnology or Integration · 22 July 2025vivenu named Official Ticketing Partner to support ticketing operations for the 2025-26 season, enhancing fan experience through technology.
• ButterflycoreTechnology or Integration · 16 April 2025Equipment partnership extended through the 2027-2028 season, continuing collaboration on equipment and uniforms for all MLTT teams and players.
• CBS SportscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 March 2025National media deal with CBS Sports to air matches and related content nationally, marking a significant milestone in league growth and audience expansion.
• Leaf Trading CardssupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 September 2024Leaf Trading Cards produces licensed range of trading cards featuring MLTT players and memorable moments from league history.
• Paddle PalacesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 September 2024Paddle Palace handles fulfillment and sales of league merchandise across the US, managing distribution of jerseys, apparel, and accessories.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• World Table Tennis (WTT): WTT is the ITTF-owned professional tour and the dominant global table tennis competition property. Directly comparable to MLTT as the primary global stage for top table tennis talent, though MLTT is U.S.-domestic and team-based while WTT is international and individual-format.
• Major League Pickleball (MLP): MLP is the leading U.S. professional pickleball league, structured as team-based competition with touring events and owner-franchise model. Highly comparable to MLTT in operating model, target audience, and emerging-sport monetization strategy (sponsorships, streaming, merchandise).
• Premier Lacrosse League (PLL): PLL is a U.S. professional lacrosse league launched in 2019 with a touring city-based model, national broadcast deal, and DTC streaming. Comparable to MLTT in structure, founder-led origin, and emerging-sport growth playbook.
• Major League Cricket (MLC): MLC is America's franchise-based T20 cricket league, launched to capitalize on growing U.S. interest in cricket. Closely comparable to MLTT in its attempt to professionalize a globally popular sport for the U.S. market, with similar touring-format, broadcast, and franchise economics.

Regional players

• Table Tennis Bundesliga: Germany's professional table tennis league is the most established national table tennis league globally. Comparable to MLTT as a professional table tennis league but operates exclusively in Germany with longer history and deeper domestic fanbase.

Emerging players

• Athletes Unlimited: Athletes Unlimited operates multiple U.S. professional women's sports leagues with innovative formats. Comparable to MLTT as an emerging U.S. sports property experimenting with non-traditional league structures, audience monetization, and DTC streaming.
• Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA): UFA operates the U.S. professional ultimate frisbee league with franchise teams across North America. Comparable to MLTT as an emerging U.S. sports league building a professional structure around a previously amateur sport, with similar growth-stage challenges.

Broad incumbents

• United Soccer League (USL): USL operates a multi-division professional soccer system in the U.S. with franchise-based teams, broadcast deals, and sponsor ecosystems. Comparable to MLTT in operating scale, league-structure, and U.S.-sports-franchise model, though far larger and more established.
• National Lacrosse League (NLL): NLL is the longest-running professional indoor lacrosse league in North America, with established franchise model, broadcast deals, and sponsor relationships. Comparable to MLTT as a professional niche-sport league in the U.S. with similar team-based touring formats.

Others

• PingPod: PingPod is a U.S.-based chain of connected table tennis venues. Not a direct competitor but a strategic integration partner for MLTT's SPINDEX rating system and a potential venue/grassroots pipeline for league fan development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MajorLeagueTT
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@majorleaguetabletennis/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/MajorLeagueTableTennis
• Instagraminstagram.com/majorleaguetabletennis
• TikToktiktok.com/@majorleaguetabletennis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/major-league-table-tennis

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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