888 Table Tennis Center

Name

888 Table Tennis Center

Legal name

888 TTC

Website

https://888ttc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Table Tennis Training and Sports Facility Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

Keywords

• Table tennis training
• Table tennis facility
• Sports coaching services
• Youth sports programs
• Table tennis tournaments

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlingame

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Lessons: One-on-one and shared private table tennis coaching sessions with professional coaches ranging from regular trainers to high-performance elite coaches. Session lengths include 30-min, 50-min, 60-min, 80-min, and 90-min options. Offered at both Burlingame and San Jose locations.
2. Group Training Classes: Scheduled group classes for adults, kids (Super 8s), intermediate/advanced players, and seniors. Offered on a per-session drop-in basis or as multi-session packs (5-pack, 10-pack).
3. Open Play / Day Passes: Pay-per-visit open play access to tables during facility operating hours. Daily rates vary by age group (seniors, youth, kids under 8 with parent, family groups). Revenue from walk-in customers and day-pass buyers.
4. Memberships: Annual and monthly membership plans offering unlimited open play access, free parking, free WiFi, and discounts on products and services. Plans include 30-day, annual, and senior annual tiers.
5. Summer and Seasonal Camps: Week-long sports camps for kids ages 5-13, offered as half-day and full-day options across multiple program tiers (Little Smashers, Junior Racketeers, Topspin Tweens, ITDP Kids). Includes bundle deals for multiple weeks.
6. Corporate Events and Team Building: Corporate event packages including private event space rental, professional coaching, equipment, team-building drills, mini-tournaments, and optional catering. Packages accommodate groups from 10 to 150+ attendees.
7. Kids Party Packages: Birthday party packages for up to 15 children including private ping pong space rental, coach-led games and activities, paddle and equipment rentals, and exclusive 888 gifts. Optional pizza and catering add-ons available.
8. Tournaments and Leagues: Revenue from tournament entry fees for events like the NorCal Challenge Series, Silicon Valley Open, California State Championships, and various league programs including NJTT Team League and School League.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

888 Table Tennis Center operates a 30,000 sqft professional table tennis training facility in Burlingame, CA (with a second San Jose location) that delivers private lessons, group classes, open play, memberships, youth development programs, summer camps, tournaments, leagues, and corporate/kids event services. Coaching is delivered by Olympians, international champions, and USATT-credentialed coaches, with structured progression pathways from beginner to Olympic level. The facility is designated as the USA National Training Center and ITTF High Performance Facility.

Product overview

888 Table Tennis Center operates as a multi-service sports facility offering table tennis training, competition, and events. The core offering centers on professional coaching through private lessons and group classes, complemented by youth development programs including the Super 8s beginner curriculum, ITDP Kids/Rising Star youth program, and seasonal summer camps. Elite training is available through the ITDP program for competitive players and Olympians. Competitive programming includes tournaments (NorCal Challenge Series, Silicon Valley Open, California State Championships), leagues (NJTT Team League, School League), and corporate/kids event services. The facility operates two locations in Burlingame (30,000 sqft main center) and San Jose, with membership options for open play access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Lessons One-on-one or shared private table tennis coaching sessions with professional coaches and training team members, ranging from regular trainers to high-performance elite coaches. Sessions available in 30-min, 50-min, 60-min, 80-min, and 90-min lengths at both Burlingame and San Jose locations.
• Group Classes Scheduled group training sessions for adults, kids (Super 8s), intermediate/advanced players, and seniors offered on a per-session drop-in basis or as multi-session packs (5-pack, 10-pack).
• Open Play / Day Passes Pay-per-visit open play access to tables during facility operating hours with daily rates varying by age group (seniors, youth, kids under 8 with parent, family groups).
• Memberships Annual and monthly membership plans offering unlimited open play access, free parking, free WiFi, and discounts on products and services. Plans include 30-day ($129/month), annual ($999/year), and senior annual ($888/year, age 65+) tiers.
• Summer Camps 2026 (Burlingame and San Jose) Week-long summer sports camps for kids ages 5-13 at Burlingame and San Jose locations. Burlingame offers Little Smashers (5-7), Junior Racketeers (8-10), Topspin Tweens (11-13), and Intermediate Level programs; San Jose offers a general ages 5-13 camp. Half-day and full-day options with bundle deals.
• Corporate Events and Team Building Corporate event packages including private event space rental (Pong Pavilion, Main Hall, or Training Hall), professional coaching, equipment, team-building drills, mini-tournaments, and optional catering. Packages accommodate groups from 10 to 150+ attendees.
• Kids Party Packages Birthday party packages for up to 15 children including private ping pong space rental, coach-led games and activities, paddle and equipment rentals, and exclusive 888 gifts. Optional pizza and catering add-ons available.
• Tournaments Major tournaments hosted at the facility including the NorCal Challenge Series, Silicon Valley Open, California State Championships, and various USATT-sanctioned events.
• NJTT Team League National Junior Table Tennis League presented by Table Tennis Together, where junior players compete in team format across Division A and B.
• School League by TTT Non-profit school league organized by Table Tennis Together for kids in grades 2-6 to represent their schools and compete in a recreational setting.
• Super 8s Program Proprietary 8-level progressive program designed to teach children with no previous table tennis exposure the principles of the sport, guiding them from beginner to intermediate level (USATT ~1250).
• ITDP (International Talent Development Program) High-level training program where international players, national team members, and Olympians practice together under professional high-performance coaches, including technical training, physical training, mental strength training, and video analysis.
• ITDP Kids / Rising Stars Program Program designed for promising tournament players, pairing players with a training team member in a 2:1 ratio for structured training including drills, multi-ball exercises, and match-like scenarios.
• US Nationals Prep Camp 2026 Intensive four-week training camp running June 8 - July 2, 2026 to prepare players for US Nationals, including intermediate and ITDP (by approval) tracks.
• 888 Campers Supreme Table Tennis Tournament One-day tournament for 888 summer camp campers competing in two age groups (5-8 and 9-13) with medals and free lessons as prizes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kanak Jha became the first American player to reach the Round of 16 in Olympic table tennis at Paris 2024
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• International Table Tennis Federation of the Americas (ITTF Americas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2025ITTF Americas officially designated 888 Table Tennis as an ITTF High Performance Facility during the 2025 ITTF Pan American Cup. The designation solidifies 888's role as a premier training hub for top athletes. President Juan Vila of ITTF Americas presented the recognition alongside Virginia Sung (USATT CEO) and Paul Calle (VP ITTF Americas).
• USA Table Tennis Federation (USATT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2024Official partnership designating 888 Table Tennis as the USA National Training Center for table tennis. The facility serves as the home for U.S. National Team Members preparing for international competitions, including the Olympic Games. Virginia Sung, CEO of USA Table Tennis Federation, presented the designation at the facility's celebration event on April 23, 2024.
• International Olympic Committee / ITTF (Ryu Seung-Min)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRyu Seung-Min, 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and IOC member, serves on the Advisory Board at 888 TTC. He is the IOC's representative to the ITTF Executive Committee and was instrumental in Korea's bid for the 2020 ITTF World Championships in Busan. His involvement elevates 888's international credibility.
• PingPod (Max Kogler)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMax Kogler, CEO of PingPod, serves on the Advisory Board at 888 TTC. PingPod's mission is to activate neighborhoods by using technology to elevate table tennis. Kogler is also founder and CEO of Kognico and former COO/CFO of Super Soccer Stars.
• XIOMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerXIOM, a Korean table tennis equipment manufacturer, is a sponsor of 888 TTC. XIOM produces high-quality professional table tennis equipment from beginner to elite levels and supports the facility's equipment needs.
• Ping Pong for GoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPing Pong for Good is a movement for brain health utilizing ping-pong-inspired programs for individuals with neurological conditions. Their partnership supports community health initiatives and brain health awareness programs at 888 TTC.
• Table Tennis TogetherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTable Tennis Together (TTT) is a non-profit that organizes the School League by TTT and NJTT Team League at 888 TTC. The non-profit supports youth development in table tennis and runs recreational league programs for kids grades 2-6.
• CookUnityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCookUnity, a meal preparation service, is a partner providing catering options for corporate events at 888 TTC. They offer meals inspired by global cuisines and can accommodate various dietary needs including vegetarian, pescatarian, and keto.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PingPod: Tech-enabled, automated table tennis venues operating primarily in NYC, offering pay-per-play and membership models. Directly comparable as a modern, technology-forward table tennis venue operator, and the two companies have a strategic relationship (PingPod CEO Max Kogler sits on 888 TTC's advisory board).
• SPiN: Social ping pong clubs combining table tennis with bar/restaurant and event programming in major US cities (NYC, LA, Chicago, etc.). Comparable as a hospitality-meets-sports operator targeting similar corporate event and recreational segments.
• Bounce Sporting Club: Premium ping pong social clubs in NYC and other metros featuring table tennis alongside food, beverage, and event programming. Comparable as a premium social table tennis venue targeting similar corporate and adult recreational customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• The Bay Club: Premium, multi-location fitness and recreation club operator concentrated in the San Francisco Bay Area, offering sports facilities, courts, classes, and family programming. Comparable as a premium Bay Area sports/recreation operator competing for similar affluent, family-oriented customers.
• Life Time Fitness: Large-scale premium health, fitness, and recreation operator with country club-style amenities including courts, studios, and family programming. Comparable as a broader premium sports and recreation operator, though lacking table tennis specialization.

Emerging players

• Table Tennis Together: Non-profit partner of 888 TTC that organizes School League by TTT and NJTT Team League at the Burlingame facility. Comparable as a youth table tennis program operator, though non-commercial and operationally embedded with 888 TTC.

Regional players

• Marymoor Table Tennis Club: Large, established non-profit table tennis club in Redmond, Washington with significant playing membership and tournament hosting. Comparable as a dedicated table tennis club venue, but operates as a non-profit with a different business model and Pacific Northwest geography.
• New York Table Tennis Club: Premier East Coast table tennis club offering coaching, open play, memberships, and tournaments. Comparable as a dedicated table tennis club serving elite and recreational players, but operating in the NYC market rather than the Bay Area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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