Watch World Team Table Tennis Championships online
The ITTF World Table Table Championships are underway in Busan, South Korea. Can China maintain their dominance? Tune in and watch it for free on SBS on Demand in Australia. Full schedule and all the streaming options below.
The Women’s Team final will take place on Saturday, Feb. 24 February, while the Men’s Team gold medal match will be played on Sunday, Feb. 25.
Busan in South Korea has waited a long time to host these ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships - originally scheduled to be held from 22nd to 29th March 2020 and then put back as the Covid-19 pandemic swept Asia.
We've already had some big shocks as Croatia upset the odds, beating group leader France in the Women’s Team tournament. Meanwhile, in the Men’s Teams Group 3, Korea Republic whitewashed India 3-0.
Day 4 and 5 are coming up. Six teams have already secured their spots in the last of 16: China (Men's), France (Men's), Portugal (Men's), Korea Republic (Men's), China (Women's) and Chinese Taipei (Women's).
China (with a record 22 wins in both disciplines) are, of course, firm favourites to retain both trophies and extend their winning record. World champion Fan Zhendong headlines the Men’s Team, with World No.2 Wang Chuqin and reigning Olympic champion Ma Long also making the line-up. Ma achieved a 100%-win record two years back at the 2022 World Team Championships in Chengdu, winning all seven of his encounters.
One of China’s most prominent challengers on both team fronts, Japan looks to the Harimoto family for inspiration. Tomokazu Harimoto won 11 of his 12 individual matches at Chengdu 2022. Meanwhile, younger sister Miwa Harimoto (age 15) makes her World Team Championships debut.
Read on to find out how to live stream the 2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships from anywhere in the world with a VPN . Full schedule below...
FREE World Team Table Tennis Championships live stream
One of the best things about the 2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championship is that they are available to watch for free in numerous countries around the world.
Australia – SBS on Demand
China and Macao China – MIGU, CCTV5
Selected countries can also tune in via the official ITTF YouTube channel.
Remember: you can use a VPN to access your country's stream from abroad.
How to watch 2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships from abroad
If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into your usual coverage, you'll want a VPN. This'll help you circumvent the geo-blocking that will try to stop you watching the 2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships live stream in particular parts of the world.
They're a useful means of getting around this issue, are cheap, and easy to set-up as well. Here's how it's done.
Use a VPN to watch 2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships from anywhere
How to use a VPN to watch ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN.
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location, eg: 'Australia' for SBS on Demand.
3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home.
Live stream 2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships for FREE in Australia
In Australia, the ITTF 2024 World Team Championships will be live streamed for free on SBS on Demand, which airs a ton of free sport (lots of cycling), as well as top TV shows.
How to watch 2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships for FREE in the UK
How to watch 2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships: live stream in the US
It doesn't look like the table tennis has been picked up by any TV stations in the US, so the best way to watch the 2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships is to try the official ITTF YouTube channel.
How to live stream 2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships in Canada
In Canada, the best way to watch the 2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships is, once again, via the official ITTF YouTube channel.
How to live stream 2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships in China
The 2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships in Busan will be shown in China on both MIGU and CCTV5. It's ELTA in Chinese Taipei.
How to live stream 2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships in India
As of now, there is no update on the telecast of the ITTF World Championships 2024 in Busan on TV in India.
Remember: if you're an Aussie visiting India, you can watch the action for FREE on SBS on Demand with a VPN.
How to watch the World Team Table Tennis in Japan
TV Tokyo is the place to find live TV coverage of the ITTF World Championships 2024 in Japan.
How many teams are competing in Busan?
A total of 40 teams in the Men’s Team and Women’s Team disciplines are competing for the Swaythling and Corbillon Cups, respectively. Eight groups of five teams will aim to advance to the knockout rounds; each match is decided by best of five singles matches, with individual matches being best of five games.
2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships schedule
Men’s Team Event
Friday 16 February 2024
10:00 KOR v POL (Group 3)
10:00 BRA v SGP (Group 7)
10:00 PUR v SRB (Group 6)
10:00 HUN v CUB (Group 1)
10:00 CAN v MAS (Group 7)
13:00 FRA v DEN (Group 4)
13:00 KAZ v KSA (Group 2)
13:00 CZE v MAD (Group 5)
13:00 CHI v NZL (Group 3)
17:00 JPN v NGR (Group 5)
17:00 GER v USA (Group 2)
17:00 AUT v ALG (Group 4)
20:00 CHN v BEL (Group 1)
20:00 SWE v SVK (Group 6)
20:00 POR v ROU (Group 8)
20:00 IRI v THA (Group 8)
Saturday 17 February 2024
10:00 BRA v CAN (Group 7)
10:00 FRA v ALG (Group 4)
10:00 TPE v NGR (Group 5)
10:00 ENG v KAZ (Group 2)
13:00 CHN v CUB (Group 1)
13:00 SLO v SGP (Group 7)
13:00 HKG v SVK (Group 6)
13:00 EGY v ROU (Group 8)
17:00 JPN v CZE (Group 5)
17:00 SWE v PUR (Group 6)
17:00 CRO v HUN (Group 1)
20:00 KOR v NZL (Group 3)
20:00 GER v KSA (Group 2)
20:00 IND v CHI (Group 3)
20:00 POR v IRI (Group 8)
20:00 AUS v AUT (Group 4)
Sunday 18 February 2024
10:00 BRA v SLO (Group 7)
10:00 CHN v HUN (Group 1)
10:00 NGR v MAD (Group 5)
13:00 SWE v HKG (Group 6)
13:00 IND v POL (Group 3)
13:00 AUS v DEN (Group 4)
13:00 ENG v USA (Group 2)
13:00 GER v KAZ (Group 2)
17:00 KOR v CHI (Group 3)
17:00 JPN v TPE (Group 5)
17:00 SGP v MAS (Group 7)
17:00 CRO v BEL (Group 1)
20:00 ROU v THA (Group 8)
20:00 SVK v SRB (Group 6)
20:00 POR v EGY (Group 8)
20:00 FRA v AUT (Group 4)
Monday 19 February 2024
10:00 KOR v IND (Group 3)
10:00 CHN v CRO (Group 1)
10:00 BRA v MAS (Group 7)
10:00 USA v KSA (Group 2)
10:00 HKG v PUR (Group 6)
13:00 FRA v AUS (Group 4)
13:00 POR v THA (Group 8)
13:00 BEL v CUB (Group 1)
17:00 GER v ENG (Group 2)
17:00 JPN v MAD (Group 5)
17:00 POL v NZL (Group 3)
17:00 TPE v CZE (Group 5)
17:00 DEN v ALG (Group 4)
20:00 SWE v SRB (Group 6)
20:00 SLO v CAN (Group 7)
20:00 EGY v IRI (Group 8)
Tuesday 20 February 2024
10:00 TPE v MAD (Group 5)
10:00 NGR v CZE (Group 5)
13:00 SGP v CAN (Group 7)
13:00 HKG v SRB (Group 6)
13:00 SLO v MAS (Group 7)
13:00 EGY v THA (Group 8)
13:00 SVK v PUR (Group 6)
13:00 ROU v IRI (Group 8)
20:00 CRO v CUB (Group 1)
20:00 ENG v KSA (Group 2)
20:00 POL v CHI (Group 3)
20:00 IND v NZL (Group 3)
20:00 AUS v ALG (Group 4)
20:00 USA v KAZ (Group 2)
20:00 BEL v HUN (Group 1)
20:00 DEN v AUT (Group 4)
Wednesday 21 February 2024
10:00 Round of 24
17:00 Round of 16
Thursday 22 February 2024
10:00 Quarter-final 1
17:00 Quarter-final 2
Friday 23 February 2024
10:00 Quarter-final 3
17:00 Quarter-final 4
Saturday 24 February 2024
13:00 Semi-finals
Sunday 25 February 2024
20:00 Final
Women’s Team Event
Friday 16 February 2024
10:00 CHN v IND (Group 1)
10:00 ESP v UZB (Group 1)
10:00 CHN v ALG (Group 4)
13:00 HKG v AUT (Group 6)
13:00 RSA v IRL (Group 2)
13:00 MAS v CUB (Group 5)
13:00 AUS v KAZ (Group 6)
17:00 KOR v ITA (Group 5)
17:00 TPE v THA (Group 4)
17:00 ROU v SWE (Group 7)
17:00 CAN v SRB (Group 7)
17:00 UKR v CRO (Group 8)
20:00 JPN v LUX (Group 2)
20:00 GER v POL (Group 3)
20:00 NGR v MEX (Group 3)
20:00 FRA v CZE (Group 8)
Saturday 17 February 2024
10:00 PUR v ITA (Group 5)
10:00 USA v CHI (Group 4)
10:00 ROU v CAN (Group 7)
10:00 BRA v RSA (Group 2)
13:00 CHN v UZB (Group 1)
13:00 GER v MEX (Group 3)
13:00 SVK v NGR (Group 3)
13:00 EGY v CZE (Group 8)
17:00 KOR v MAS (Group 5)
17:00 TPE v ALG (Group 4)
17:00 HUN v ESP (Group 1)
17:00 HKG v AUS (Group 6)
17:00 POR v AUT (Group 6)
20:00 JPN v IRI (Group 2)
20:00 FRA v UKR (Group 8)
20:00 SGP v SWE (Group 7)
Sunday 18 February 2024
10:00 BRA v LUX (Group 2)
10:00 TPE v CHI (Group 4)
10:00 SVK v POL (Group 3)
10:00 ITA v CUB (Group 5)
10:00 USA v THA (Group 4)
13:00 KOR v PUR (Group 5)
13:00 HKG v POR (Group 6)
13:00 ROU v SGP (Group 7)
17:00 SWE v SRB (Group 7)
17:00 GER v NGR (Group 3)
17:00 HUN v IND (Group 1)
17:00 AUT v KAZ (Group 6)
20:00 CHN v ESP (Group 1)
20:00 JPN v RSA (Group 2)
20:00 FRA v EGY (Group 8)
20:00 CZE v CRO (Group 8)
Monday 19 February 2024
10:00 PUR v MAS (Group 5)
10:00 TPE v USA (Group 4)
10:00 LUX v IRI (Group 2)
13:00 CHN v HUN (Group 1)
13:00 IND v UZB (Group 1)
13:00 EGY v UKR (Group 8)
13:00 SGP v CAN (Group 7)
13:00 THA v ALG (Group 4)
17:00 HKG v KAZ (Group 6)
17:00 FRA v CRO (Group 8)
17:00 ROU v SRB (Group 7)
20:00 KOR v CUB (Group 5)
20:00 JPN v BRA (Group 2)
20:00 POR v AUS (Group 6)
20:00 POL v MEX (Group 3)
20:00 GER v SVK (Group 3)
Tuesday 20 February 2024
10:00 SGP v SRB (Group 7)
10:00 ITA v MAS (Group 5)
10:00 EGY v CRO (Group 8)
10:00 SWE v CAN (Group 7)
10:00 PUR v CUB (Group 5)
10:00 CZE v UKR (Group 8)
13:00 POR v KAZ (Group 6)
13:00 AUT v AUS (Group 6)
17:00 THA v CHI (Group 4)
17:00 IND v ESP (Group 1)
17:00 SVK v MEX (Group 3)
17:00 HUN v UZB (Group 1)
17:00 BRA v IRI (Group 2)
20:00 LUX v RSA (Group 2)
20:00 POL v NGR (Group 3)
20:00 USA v ALG (Group 4)
Wednesday 21 February 2024
10:00 Round of 24
17:00 Round of 16
Thursday 22 February 2024
10:00 Quarter-finals
17:00 Quarter-finals
Friday 23 February 2024
10:00 Semi-final 1
17:00 Semi-final 2
Saturday 24 February 2024
13:00 Final
How does the competition work? Are any Olympic places at stake?
The tournament sees 40 teams in both men's and women's competitions, split into eight groups of five with the winners progressing to the round of 16. The second and third-placed sides will enter the 'round of 24' phase to see who joins them.
There is then a tie of five single rubbers that will consist of best of five. The first team to three rubbers takes the encounter. Furthermore, the World Championships also sees eight Olympic quota sports up for grabs in Paris 2024.
The teams who reach the quarters and have not previously won quota berths, can qualify for the Paris event.
In the men's team event, quota spots have already been obtained by France (hosts), China, Australia, Sweden, Brazil, Canada and Egypt.
Women's quotas have already gone to France (hosts), China, Australia, Germany, the United States, Brazil and Egypt.
