Centenary World Team Table Tennis Championships 2026 Appoint Two Circles & Run Communications As Official Marketing Agencies

Following a highly competitive pitch process, the organising committee for the upcoming WTT Star Contender London and WTTTC 2026 have appointed Run Communications and Two Circles to deliver PR, comms and ticket marketing services for two significant global events.

Hosted across two London 2012 competition venues – OVO Wembley Arena and the Copper Box – the events will mark an extraordinary return to its roots in London, where the sport was first created, and 100 years on from the inaugural world championships.

Two Circles will lead on event ticket marketing for both WTT Star Contender London and the WTTTC 2026, with the sport boasting significant popularity with 500 million players and fans globally. Run Communications is supporting event marketing, PR, and social impact programme aiming to deliver transformative change through the joy of table tennis

Sally Lockyer, CEO of Table Tennis England, welcomed the joint appointment ahead of a major moment for the sport:

“We are very pleased to welcome Run Communications and Two Circles to the team aiming to a deliver a spectacular event experience and incredible social impact. This is a once in a generation opportunity to connect with wider audiences and create new fans for life, all underpinned by our steadfast commitment to changing lives through tables tennis. Marking the 100 years anniversary, we are excited to honour this significant occasion for the sport and welcome everyone to attend what will be two fantastic events.”

Steve Chisholm, Managing Director and Founder at Run Communciations said:

“This is a hugely exciting appointment for Run Communications, and we are delighted to help welcome Table Tennis ‘home’ for its centenary year. This will be a global celebration for the sport and a moment in time to supercharge the future of table tennis.”

Tim Yarnall, Managing Director, EMEA at Two Circles said:

“Two Circles are delighted to be working with Table Tennis England, WTT and Run Communications to help sell out the London WTT Star Contender and World Table Tennis Team Championships. At Two Circles we believe the UK population has an insatiable appetite for live sports events and table tennis has untapped growth potential. Table tennis has been a huge part of my life, so it’s a personal and professional privilege to contribute to such an important milestone for the sport in this country.”