European Table Tennis Championships 2026 TV Channel and Schedule

The 2026 European Table Tennis Championships open on Sunday, October 11, in Ljubljana, Slovenia, bringing together more than forty nations for the continental individual tournament.

When and Where Are the 2026 European Championships Taking Place?

The tournament runs from October 11 to October 18, 2026, at the Stožice Arena in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Slovenian local time aligns directly with French time, simplifying broadcast and match scheduling for viewers across Western Europe. The opening day begins at 9:00 a.m. local time with the first round of the mixed doubles, followed by women’s singles qualifying at 11:05 a.m. and men’s singles qualifying at 13:25 p.m.

Which TV Channel Is Broadcasting the Matches in France?

L’Équipe begins its primary broadcast window on Wednesday, October 14, at 12:30 p.m. for a four-and-a-half-hour session. Morning sessions throughout the week start between 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., while evening matches extend as late as 21:35 p.m. On Sunday, October 18, the channel resumes coverage at 13:00 p.m., leading directly into the women’s and men’s singles finals scheduled for 17:00 p.m. and 17:50 p.m., respectively.

Who Represents France in Ljubljana?

The French delegation comprises eight men and five women competing across the singles, doubles, and mixed events. The men’s squad features Félix Lebrun, Alexis Lebrun, Simon Gauzy, Flavien Coton, Thibault Poret, Léo de Nodrest, Florian Bourrassaud, and Esteban Dorr. The women’s lineup includes Jia Nan Yuan, Prithika Pavade, Charlotte Lutz, Nina Guo Zheng, and Alexia Nodin. Félix Lebrun enters the tournament ranked second in the world and first among Europeans, while Alexis Lebrun holds the ninth spot globally. The French team arrives in Slovenia directly from the China Smash held in Beijing from October 1 through October 11.

What Are the Defending Titles and Qualification Formats?

Alexis Lebrun defends his men’s singles crown won in 2024, alongside the men’s doubles title he captured alongside his brother Félix. The singles tournaments involve three rounds of qualification running from October 11 to October 13 before the main draws commence. Alongside the French contenders, a seven-player Belgian delegation also competes in Ljubljana, as La Libre reported.