Resources – tournaments and events
Why go to tournaments?
🤝 Tournaments can be a fantastic way to feel part of a wider Parkinson’s community.
- For many people this is in itself hugely inspiring.
- It’s also a great way to try competing, which you may or may not want to do.
We update this page regularly. Please let us know if you know of any Parkinson’s table tennis tournaments, training camps or other events not yet listed. This will help us keep this resource as complete and up to date as possible.
Rob Cook, Co-chair
“The inaugural UK Championship was the first time I’d met other people with Parkinson’s. I found a welcoming, sharing community…”
2026 Calendar
Parkinson’s table tennis tournaments and events
Below is a list of tournaments, training opportunities and other Parkinson’s table tennis events. Please contact us to add your event.
September 2026
12-13 September 2026 French Open Le Mans, France. Registration is open. Le Mans is between Paris and Brittany. (Organised by Pingpongparkinson France)
12-13 September 2026 PingPongParkinson Schweiz Training Weekend Magglingen, Switzerland. Two days of Parkinson’s table tennis training at the National Training Centre, with opportunities to develop technique, tactics and match play alongside other players. More information. (Organised by PingPongParkinson Schweiz)
25-30 September 2026 PingPongParkinson World Championship Hanover, Germany. Registration is open. There will be about 1,000 participants. (Organised by PingPongParkinson)
October 2026
World Table Tennis for Health Festival including the World Parkinson’s Table Tennis Championships (October 2026) Shanghai, China. Registration is open. (Organised by ITTF Foundation)
November 2026
15-21 November 2026 TT Camp in Spain
We would like to warmly invite you to our specially adapted table tennis camp in Spain for players with Parkinson’s.
The camp is designed to combine training, joy of movement, and a sense of community in an inspiring environment. The training is adapted to each participant’s level and individual conditions, with a focus on improving balance, coordination, and enjoyment of the game – while also having fun together both on and off the table.
Whether you are a beginner or have been playing for a long time, you are very welcome to join.
📍 Spain (Guardamar)
🏓 Adapted training for players with Parkinson’s
☀️ Training, community, and sunshine
You can find all information about the camp and registration here:
https://nordictabletennis.com/en/tours/parkinson-lager-i-spanien/
Please help us to share the information to all your table tennis friends 😊
We hope to see you in Spain!
Best regards, Anton Åkesson – Nordic Table Tennis
More tournaments and events coming soon!
If you would like to share an article about a Parkinson’s tournament, training camp or upcoming event, please contact PETT.
Pauline Jones, Committee member
“One of my greatest wishes is that we can make more people aware of the benefits of table tennis, and make it accessible to all who are living with Parkinson’s.”
2027 Calendar
Parkinson’s table tennis tournaments and events
Below is a list of tournaments, training opportunities and other Parkinson’s table tennis events planned for 2027. Please contact us if you know of an event we should add.
May 2027
PingPongParkinson German Open (May 6-9 2027) Freiburg, Germany. The tournament will take place at the FT 1844 sports complex in Freiburg. Further information will be announced as planning develops. More information. (Organised by PingPongParkinson Germany)
October 2027
PingPongParkinson World Championship (October 2027) Magglingen, Switzerland. The 2027 World Championship is planned for the National Sports Centre in Magglingen. Further details and registration information will be added when announced. PingPongParkinson Schweiz.
Rob Dawson, Treasurer
“I aim to help co-ordinate, assist and encourage new groups throughout England, giving people with Parkinson’s an opportunity to benefit their condition, bringing some normality back to their lives, alongside friendship and support.”
Parkinson’s England Table Tennis mission statement
Our mission is to promote table tennis for people living with Parkinson’s in England, which will enhance their health, confidence and general wellbeing through the power and joy of playing.
Parkinson’s England Table Tennis vision statement
Our vision is of an environment where:
- everybody living with Parkinson’s has the opportunity to play table tennis locally
- and can be part of a supportive, inclusive community, locally, nationally and internationally
- through which people with Parkinson’s can support and inspire each other, and thrive.
Gary Lee, Secretary
“I have found table tennis to be a powerful way to focus on ability rather than illness. When I play, my attention is on the ball, not on Parkinson’s.”