888 Table Tennis Center to Host 2025 ITTF Pan American Cup in Burlingame, California
Burlingame, CA – The 888 Table Tennis Center is proud to announce its selection as the host venue for the 2025 ITTF Pan American Cup, scheduled to take place from February 18-22, 2025. This prestigious event, organized by ITTF Americas, marks a significant milestone for the sport in the United States, as it returns to American soil for the second consecutive year.
The ITTF Pan American Cup brings together top table tennis players from North, Central, and South America, offering them the opportunity to earn critical world ranking points and secure qualification for the 2025 ITTF World Cup in Macau, China, slated for April 14-20, 2025. The event will showcase world-class talent, including U.S. Olympians Kanak Jha, Lily Zhang, and Amy Wang, alongside other top players from the region.
As an official USA National Training Center, the 888 Table Tennis Center boasts a 30,000-square-foot facility designed to ITTF tournament standards, making it a prime location for this marquee event. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, 888 TTC has established itself as a hub for elite training and international competition, further elevating the profile of American table tennis on the global stage.
The 2024 Pan American Cup, held in Corpus Christi, TX, highlighted the rising prominence of U.S. athletes, with Amy Wang achieving runner-up in women’s singles and Lily Zhang finishing fourth. These performances, coupled with their participation in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, underscore the competitive strength and growing influence of American players.
The 2025 Pan American Cup will be part of a landmark year for table tennis in the United States, which also includes the first-ever WTT U.S. Smash event in Las Vegas and six WTT Youth Contender tournaments nationwide. These events reflect the sport’s rapid growth and increasing popularity in the region.
The 888 Table Tennis Center invites fans, families, and aspiring athletes to witness the excitement of world-class table tennis. The Pan American Cup is more than a competition; it’s a celebration of the sport’s growth and a platform to inspire the next generation of players.
