Major league table tennis player Debora Vivarelli
Masha Zolotukhina
Major League Table Tennis is going primetime.
The pro table tennis league that got its start in 2023 by software entrepreneur Flint Lane has signed its first-ever national television deal with CBS Sports, the league announced Wednesday. This comes as table tennis has seen a resurgence in popularity and as broadcasters are hungry for sports content.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but CBS Sports Network will air MLTT matches, exclusive highlights, player profiles and behind-the-scenes features throughout the season beginning Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.
“This partnership with CBS Sports is a defining milestone for Major League Table Tennis,” Lane, founder and commissioner of MLTT, told CNBC. “It’s a testament to the league’s energy, talent and growing appeal that captivates audiences. We’re excited to bring professional table tennis to millions of homes.”
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