Italian Master Table Tennis Championships
The over-40 Italian championships for table tennis at the Palazzetto dello Sport in Salsomaggiore Terme
About Italian Master Table Tennis Championships
The Italian Master Table Tennis Championships in Salsomaggiore Terme
The Italian Master Table Tennis Championships are the main national event dedicated to amateur and veteran table tennis players. Organized by the Italian Table Tennis Federation (FITeT), the championships award the national titles reserved for Master athletes, i.e., age categories ranging from Over 40 up to Over 80. For the 2026 edition, the chosen venue is the Palazzetto dello Sport in Salsomaggiore Terme, located at Via Ugo La Malfa, in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna.
A great sports festival
For five days, the sports hall transforms into an arena with dozens of game tables set up simultaneously. Approximately 500 athletes are expected from all over Italy, accompanied by officials, coaches, and family members: numbers that make the event one of the most attended sporting events of the year for the Municipality of Salsomaggiore Terme. The Master format enhances the competitive spirit but also the camaraderie, with challenges pitting past champions against long-time enthusiasts.
Disciplines in competition
- Men's and women's singles in the various Over 40, 50, 60, 65, 70, 75, and 80 age groups
- Men's doubles and women's doubles
- Mixed doubles
- Master team events with the Serie A1 and Serie C play-offs, valid for the awarding of the national championship titles
Salsomaggiore Terme, city of wellness and sport
Famous for its thermal baths and the Art Nouveau elegance of its historic buildings, Salsomaggiore Terme has been a prime location for Italian table tennis events for years, thanks to its spacious facilities and good hotel capacity. The event is held under the patronage of the Municipality of Salsomaggiore Terme and represents an opportunity to combine the passion for sport with the discovery of one of Emilia-Romagna's most renowned spa towns.
Italian Master Table Tennis Championships — edition 2026
2026 Edition in Salsomaggiore Terme
The 2026 Italian Master Championships animated the Palazzetto dello Sport in Salsomaggiore Terme for five days. In the early days, numerous national titles were awarded in singles and doubles, before the grand finale dedicated to team events.
Program by day
- Wednesday, April 8: Men's and women's singles Over 60, 70, 75, and 80
- Thursday, April 9: Mixed doubles, men's doubles, and women's doubles for all categories
- Friday, April 10: First phase of men's singles Over 40 and 50, singles Over 65, and mixed doubles Over 60-80
- Saturday, April 11: Final stages of men's and women's singles Over 40 and 50
- Sunday, April 12: Master team events with Serie A1 and Serie C play-offs
Programme Italian Master Table Tennis Championships 2026
Wednesday, April 8: Singles Over 60, 70, 75, 80 (M/F). Thursday, April 9: Mixed, men's, and women's doubles (Over 40-80). Friday, April 10: Men's singles Over 40-50 (first phase), singles Over 65 (M/F), mixed doubles Over 60-80. Saturday, April 11: Final stages of men's and women's singles Over 40-50. Sunday, April 12: Master team events, Serie A1 and Serie C play-offs. Venue opens at 7:30 AM, competitions start at 9:00 AM.
Highlights Italian Master Table Tennis Championships 2026
- Approximately 500 Master athletes from all over Italy
- Age categories from Over 40 to Over 80
- Awarding of national titles in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles
- Serie A1 and Serie C team play-offs for Master championships
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Practical information — Italian Master Table Tennis Championships
How to get there
The Palazzetto dello Sport is located at Via Ugo La Malfa in Salsomaggiore Terme (PR). By train: Salsomaggiore Terme station, connected via Fidenza to the Milan-Bologna line. By car: take the Fidenza-Salsomaggiore exit from the A1 motorway, then follow SP359 for about 10 km.
Opening hours
The venue opens at 7:30 AM; competitions start at 9:00 AM each day. The final Sunday with team events concludes around 3:00 PM.
Registration and access
The competition is reserved for registered FITeT athletes; registrations are made through sports clubs via the federation's website. Public entry to the sports hall is free.
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Where does it take place — Italian Master Table Tennis Championships
Palazzetto dello Sport di Salsomaggiore Terme
Via Ugo La Malfa, 43039 Salsomaggiore Terme