The 35th ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup 2026 took place from February 4 to 8, 2026, in Haikou, China. This prestigious tournament brings together the best table tennis players from across Asia to compete for continental supremacy.
The Asian Cup holds special importance because it features only the top-ranked players from each country, making every match highly competitive. Winners gain valuable ranking points that help them qualify for major international events like the World Championships and Olympics.
The tournament showcases elite-level table tennis and provides fans with thrilling matches across both men’s and women’s singles categories.
ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup Schedule & Fixtures
The tournament runs for five days with matches played in morning and evening sessions. The first three days feature Stage 1 group rounds where players compete to advance to the knockout stage.
Day 4 brings the Round of 16 and Quarterfinals, while Day 5 hosts the Semifinals and Finals with award ceremonies following each final match.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament Start Date | February 4, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Tournament End Date | February 8, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Total Days | 5 days |
| Match Format | Group stage followed by knockout rounds |
| Daily Structure | Morning session (11:00 AM – 2:30 PM) and Evening session (6:00 PM – 9:30 PM) |
Day-by-Day Tournament Schedule
| Day | Date | Day of Week | Rounds/Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | February 4, 2026 | Wednesday | Stage 1 Round 1 |
| Day 2 | February 5, 2026 | Thursday | Stage 1 Round 2 |
| Day 3 | February 6, 2026 | Friday | Stage 1 Round 3 |
| Day 4 | February 7, 2026 | Saturday | Round of 16 & Quarterfinals |
| Day 5 | February 8, 2026 | Sunday | Semifinals & Finals |
DAY 1 – Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Morning Session
| Start Time | End Time | Table 1 | Table 2 | Table 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 (On time) | 11:35 | WS Stage 1 R1 | WS Stage 1 R1 | MS Stage 1 R1 |
| 11:35 (Follow by) | 12:10 | MS Stage 1 R1 | MS Stage 1 R1 | WS Stage 1 R1 |
| 12:10 (Follow by) | 12:45 | WS Stage 1 R1 | WS Stage 1 R1 | MS Stage 1 R1 |
| 12:45 (Follow by) | 13:20 | MS Stage 1 R1 | MS Stage 1 R1 | WS Stage 1 R1 |
| 13:20 (Follow by) | 13:55 | WS Stage 1 R1 | WS Stage 1 R1 | MS Stage 1 R1 |
| 13:55 (Follow by) | 14:30 | MS Stage 1 R1 | – | – |
BREAK: 14:30 – 18:00
Evening Session
| Start Time | End Time | Table 1 | Table 2 | Table 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 (On time) | 18:35 | MS Stage 1 R1 | MS Stage 1 R1 | WS Stage 1 R1 |
| 18:35 (Follow by) | 19:10 | WS Stage 1 R1 | WS Stage 1 R1 | MS Stage 1 R1 |
| 19:10 (Follow by) | 19:45 | MS Stage 1 R1 | MS Stage 1 R1 | WS Stage 1 R1 |
| 19:45 (Follow by) | 20:20 | WS Stage 1 R1 | WS Stage 1 R1 | MS Stage 1 R1 |
| 20:20 (Follow by) | 20:55 | MS Stage 1 R1 | MS Stage 1 R1 | WS Stage 1 R1 |
| 20:55 (Follow by) | 21:30 | WS Stage 1 R1 | – | – |
End of Day 1: 21:30
DAY 2 – Thursday, 5 February 2026
Morning Session
| Start Time | End Time | Table 1 | Table 2 | Table 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 (On time) | 11:35 | WS Stage 1 R2 | WS Stage 1 R2 | MS Stage 1 R2 |
| 11:35 (Follow by) | 12:10 | MS Stage 1 R2 | MS Stage 1 R2 | WS Stage 1 R2 |
| 12:10 (Follow by) | 12:45 | WS Stage 1 R2 | WS Stage 1 R2 | MS Stage 1 R2 |
| 12:45 (Follow by) | 13:20 | MS Stage 1 R2 | MS Stage 1 R2 | WS Stage 1 R2 |
| 13:20 (Follow by) | 13:55 | WS Stage 1 R2 | WS Stage 1 R2 | MS Stage 1 R2 |
| 13:55 (Follow by) | 14:30 | MS Stage 1 R2 | – | – |
BREAK: 14:30 – 18:00
Evening Session
| Start Time | End Time | Table 1 | Table 2 | Table 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 (On time) | 18:35 | MS Stage 1 R2 | MS Stage 1 R2 | WS Stage 1 R2 |
| 18:35 (Follow by) | 19:10 | WS Stage 1 R2 | WS Stage 1 R2 | MS Stage 1 R2 |
| 19:10 (Follow by) | 19:45 | MS Stage 1 R2 | MS Stage 1 R2 | WS Stage 1 R2 |
| 19:45 (Follow by) | 20:20 | WS Stage 1 R2 | WS Stage 1 R2 | MS Stage 1 R2 |
| 20:20 (Follow by) | 20:55 | MS Stage 1 R2 | MS Stage 1 R2 | WS Stage 1 R2 |
| 20:55 (Follow by) | 21:30 | WS Stage 1 R2 | – | – |
End of Day 2: 21:30
DAY 3 – Friday, 6 February 2026
Morning Session
| Start Time | End Time | Table 1 | Table 2 | Table 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 (On time) | 11:35 | WS Stage 1 R3 | WS Stage 1 R3 | MS Stage 1 R3 |
| 11:35 (Follow by) | 12:10 | MS Stage 1 R3 | MS Stage 1 R3 | WS Stage 1 R3 |
| 12:10 (Follow by) | 12:45 | WS Stage 1 R3 | WS Stage 1 R3 | MS Stage 1 R3 |
| 12:45 (Follow by) | 13:20 | MS Stage 1 R3 | MS Stage 1 R3 | WS Stage 1 R3 |
| 13:20 (Follow by) | 13:55 | WS Stage 1 R3 | WS Stage 1 R3 | MS Stage 1 R3 |
| 13:55 (Follow by) | 14:30 | MS Stage 1 R3 | – | – |
BREAK: 14:30 – 18:00
Evening Session
| Start Time | End Time | Table 1 | Table 2 | Table 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 (On time) | 18:35 | MS Stage 1 R3 | MS Stage 1 R3 | WS Stage 1 R3 |
| 18:35 (Follow by) | 19:10 | WS Stage 1 R3 | WS Stage 1 R3 | MS Stage 1 R3 |
| 19:10 (Follow by) | 19:45 | MS Stage 1 R3 | MS Stage 1 R3 | WS Stage 1 R3 |
| 19:45 (Follow by) | 20:20 | WS Stage 1 R3 | WS Stage 1 R3 | MS Stage 1 R3 |
| 20:20 (Follow by) | 20:55 | MS Stage 1 R3 | MS Stage 1 R3 | WS Stage 1 R3 |
| 20:55 (Follow by) | 21:30 | WS Stage 1 R3 | – | – |
End of Day 3: 21:30
DAY 4 – Saturday, 7 February 2026
Morning Session (Round of 16)
| Start Time | End Time | Table 1 | Table 2 | Table 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 (On time) | 11:35 | MS Stage 2 R16 | WS Stage 2 R16 | MS Stage 2 R16 |
| 11:35 (Follow by) | 12:10 | WS Stage 2 R16 | MS Stage 2 R16 | WS Stage 2 R16 |
| 12:10 (Follow by) | 12:45 | MS Stage 2 R16 | WS Stage 2 R16 | MS Stage 2 R16 |
| 12:45 (Follow by) | 13:20 | WS Stage 2 R16 | MS Stage 2 R16 | WS Stage 2 R16 |
| 13:20 (Follow by) | 13:55 | MS Stage 2 R16 | WS Stage 2 R16 | – |
| 13:55 (Follow by) | 14:30 | WS Stage 2 R16 | MS Stage 2 R16 | – |
BREAK: 14:30 – 18:00
Evening Session (Quarterfinals)
| Start Time | End Time | Table 1 | Table 2 | Table 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 (On time) | 18:45 | WS Stage 2 QF | WS Stage 2 QF | – |
| 18:45 (Follow by) | 19:30 | MS Stage 2 QF | MS Stage 2 QF | – |
| 19:30 (Follow by) | 20:15 | WS Stage 2 QF | WS Stage 2 QF | – |
| 20:15 (Follow by) | 21:00 | MS Stage 2 QF | MS Stage 2 QF | – |
End of Day 4: 21:00
DAY 5 – Sunday, 8 February 2026
Morning Session (Semifinals)
| Start Time | End Time | Table 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 (On time) | 11:45 | WS Semi-Final |
| 11:45 (Follow by) | 12:30 | MS Semi-Final |
| 12:30 (Follow by) | 13:15 | WS Semi-Final |
| 13:15 (Follow by) | 14:00 | MS Semi-Final |
BREAK: 14:00 – 18:00
Evening Session (Finals)
| Start Time | End Time | Table 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 18:00 (On time) | 18:45 | WS 3rd Place Match |
| 18:45 (Follow by) | 19:30 | MS 3rd Place Match |
| 19:30 (On time) | 20:15 | WS FINAL |
| 20:15 (Follow by) | 20:30 | Award Ceremony |
| 20:30 (Follow by) | 21:15 | MS FINAL |
| 21:15 (Follow by) | 21:30 | Award Ceremony |
End of Day 5: 21:30
Tournament Format
The 35th ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup features 32 players in each category (Men’s Singles and Women’s Singles), totaling 64 participants. The tournament follows a two-stage format.
Stage 1 consists of group rounds where players compete in round-robin matches within their groups. The top performers from each group qualify for Stage 2, which is the knockout phase.
Stage 2 begins with the Round of 16, followed by Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals. Players who reach the semifinals but lose compete in a third-place match. This format ensures that only the best players advance while providing opportunities for lower-ranked players to prove themselves.
The structure creates exciting matches throughout the tournament, with intensity building as it progresses toward the finals.
ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup Players List
The tournament features top-ranked players from across Asia, representing 13 different countries and regions. China leads with 6 players each in men’s and women’s categories, followed by Japan with 6 men and 5 women. India sends 3 players in each category, showcasing the country’s growing strength in table tennis.
Countries like Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, China, Kazakhstan, and the Republic of Korea also have strong representation. The diversity of participants ensures competitive matches and represents the best of Asian table tennis talent.
| No. | Men’s Singles | Association | No. | Women’s Singles | Association |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WANG Chuqin | China | 1 | WANG Manyu | China |
| 2 | LIN Shidong | China | 2 | SUN Yingsha | China |
| 3 | XIANG Peng | China | 3 | KUAI Man | China |
| 4 | CHEN Yuanyu | China | 4 | CHEN Xingtong | China |
| 5 | ZHOU Qihao | China | 5 | WANG Yidi | China |
| 6 | CHEN Junsong | China | 6 | CHEN Yi | China |
| 7 | FENG Yi-Hsin | Chinese Taipei | 7 | YEH Yi-Tian | Chinese Taipei |
| 8 | KUO Guan-Hong | Chinese Taipei | 8 | LI Yu-Jhun | Chinese Taipei |
| 9 | LIAO Cheng-Ting | Chinese Taipei | 9 | CHIEN Tung-Chuan | Chinese Taipei |
| 10 | CHANG Yu-An | Chinese Taipei | 10 | HUANG Yu-Jie | Chinese Taipei |
| 11 | WONG Chun Ting | Hong Kong, China | 11 | DOO Hoi Kem | Hong Kong, China |
| 12 | LAM Siu Hang | Hong Kong, China | 12 | SU Tsz Tung | Hong Kong, China |
| 13 | HO Kwan Kit | Hong Kong, China | 13 | Manika BATRA | India |
| 14 | KWAN Man Ho | Hong Kong, China | 14 | Swastika GHOSH | India |
| 15 | Snehit SURAVAJJULA | India | 15 | Sutirtha MUKHERJEE | India |
| 16 | Akash PAL | India | 16 | Neda SHAHSAVARI | Iran |
| 17 | Ankur BHATTACHARJEE | India | 17 | Miwa HARIMOTO | Japan |
| 18 | Tomokazu HARIMOTO | Japan | 18 | Hina HAYATA | Japan |
| 19 | Sora MATSUSHIMA | Japan | 19 | Honoka HASHIMOTO | Japan |
| 20 | Shunsuke TOGAMI | Japan | 20 | Miyu NAGASAKI | Japan |
| 21 | Yukiya UDA | Japan | 21 | Kaho AKAE | Japan |
| 22 | Hiroto SHINOZUKA | Japan | 22 | Zauresh AKASHEVA | Kazakhstan |
| 23 | Kirill GERASSIMENKO | Kazakhstan | 23 | Sarvinoz MIRKADIROVA | Kazakhstan |
| 24 | Alan KURMANGALIYEV | Kazakhstan | 24 | SHIN Yubin | Korea Republic |
| 25 | Aidos KENZHIGULOV | Kazakhstan | 25 | KIM Nayeong | Korea Republic |
| 26 | JANG Woojin | Korea Republic | 26 | Mariana SAHAKIAN | Lebanon |
| 27 | WONG Qi Shen | Malaysia | 27 | Aia MOHAMED | Qatar |
| 28 | Mohammed ABDULWAHHAB | Qatar | 28 | ZENG Jian | Singapore |
| 29 | Ali ALKHADRAWI | Saudi Arabia | 29 | SER Lin Qian | Singapore |
| 30 | Abdulaziz BU SHULAYBI | Saudi Arabia | 30 | Hend ZAZA | Syria |
| 31 | PANG Koen | Singapore | 31 | Orawan PARANANG | Thailand |
| 32 | QUEK Izaac | Singapore | 32 | Suthasini SAWETTABUT | Thailand |
Country-wise Breakdown
Men’s Singles Entries by Country
| Association | Number of Players |
|---|---|
| China | 6 |
| Chinese Taipei | 4 |
| Hong Kong, China | 4 |
| Japan | 6 |
| Kazakhstan | 4 |
| India | 3 |
| Korea Republic | 1 |
| Malaysia | 1 |
| Qatar | 1 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| Singapore | 2 |
| Total | 32 |
Women’s Singles Entries by Country
| Association | Number of Players |
|---|---|
| China | 6 |
| Chinese Taipei | 4 |
| Hong Kong, China | 2 |
| Japan | 5 |
| India | 3 |
| Iran | 1 |
| Kazakhstan | 2 |
| Korea Republic | 2 |
| Lebanon | 1 |
| Qatar | 1 |
| Singapore | 2 |
| Syria | 1 |
| Thailand | 2 |
| Total | 32 |
Venue Details
The 35th ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup takes place at the Wuyuan River Stadium in Haikou, China. Haikou serves as the capital city of Hainan Province and offers excellent facilities for international sporting events.
The stadium provides professional playing conditions with proper lighting, temperature control, and seating for spectators. This venue has experience hosting major table tennis tournaments and ensures players can perform at their best level.
Match Timings
Daily matches begin at 11:00 AM with the morning session running until 2:30 PM. After a break, the evening session starts at 6:00 PM and continues until 9:30 PM or later, depending on the day.
Early rounds follow this standard schedule, while finals on Day 5 have extended evening timings to accommodate award ceremonies. International viewers should note that all times are in China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8), so fans in other time zones need to adjust accordingly.
Where to Watch: ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup Live Streaming
Live streaming of the ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup 2026 will be available on the ITTF World YouTube channel for viewers in India. The tournament will not be telecast live on any TV channel in India, making online streaming the primary viewing option.
Fans can watch all matches free on YouTube with full coverage of both men’s and women’s singles events from group stages through the finals.
| Region / Country | Television | Online / Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | – | ITTF World YouTube Channel |
| China | CCTV-5 | ITTF YouTube, Local Platforms |
| Japan | TV Tokyo | ITTF YouTube |
| Southeast Asia | Fox Sports | ITTF YouTube |
| Global | – | ITTF World YouTube Channel |
Tickets For ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup
Tickets for the 35th ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup went on sale to the public on January 6, 2026. Fans attending the tournament in Haikou can purchase tickets through several authorized platforms.
The event runs from February 4 to 8, 2026, with tickets available for individual days or the complete tournament package. Early booking is recommended as popular sessions, especially the finals, sell out quickly.
Ticket Purchase Information
You can check ticket availability through these primary ticketing platforms used for major ITTF events in China:
Damai: The primary official ticketing partner for major table tennis events held in China. Visit their website or app to browse available tickets, seating options, and prices.
Ticket Planet: Often used as an alternative authorized vendor for international sports tournaments. This platform may offer tickets in multiple languages for international visitors.
Showstart: Typically lists events for various sports and performances in Chinese cities. Check this platform for additional ticket options and special packages.
Venue Entry Guidelines
When attending matches at Wuyuan River Stadium, arrive at least 30 minutes before your session starts. Bring a valid ID for verification and your ticket (printed or digital). Security checks are mandatory at the entrance.
Food and drinks from outside may have restrictions, so check the venue policy beforehand. Photography without flash is usually allowed, but video recording might be restricted during matches.
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Conclusion: Complete ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup Guide
The 35th ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup 2026 brings together Asia’s finest table tennis talent for five days of exceptional competition. This tournament matters because it features only top-ranked players competing for prestigious titles and valuable ranking points that affect their international standings.
Fans get to witness world-class table tennis with matches available through free online streaming on the ITTF YouTube channel. Whether you’re planning to attend in person at Wuyuan River Stadium in Haikou or watching from home, this guide provides everything you need to follow the tournament. The complete schedule, detailed player list, and streaming information ensure you won’t miss any of the action from February 4 to 8, 2026.
