WTT Europe Smash Sweden 2026, Malmö
A Must-See Tournament
From August 8 to 16, 2026, the Malmö Arena in Sweden will host the second edition of the WTT Europe Smash.
It is the only Grand Smash on the WTT circuit held on European soil, and the summer highlight for
every Belgian table tennis player.
In 2025, during the historic inaugural edition, Sweden’s Truls Moregard became the first European to win a Grand Smash in singles, defeating Lin Shidong in a seven-set final.
In 2026, the entire European table tennis community will once again gather in Malmö.
Practical Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 8–16, 2026 (9 days) |
| Qualifications | August 8 (Baltiska Hallen) and August 9 (Baltiska Hallen) |
| Tableau principal | Starting August 10 (Malmö Arena) |
| Place | Malmö Arena, Malmö, Sweden |
| WTT Level | Grand Smash: highest level on the WTT Tour |
| Winner’s Points | 2,000 points (maximum on the WTT Tour) |
| 2025 Champion (Men) | Truls Moregard (Sweden), the first European to win a Grand Smash |
| 2025 Champion (Women) | Sun Yingsha (China) |
| Time Difference | Sweden (UTC+2) |
| Diffusion | YouTube WTT officiel (Official WTT YouTube (free) WTT) – RMC Sport |
Why It’s the Summer Tournament for the Belgians
The First Edition in 2025: A Story Already Written
In 2025, during the first edition of Europe Smash, Adrien Rassenfosse delivered the best
performance of his career. He defeated, in succession, Apolonia, Robles, Pitchford, and—most notably—Liang Jingkun, then ranked 5th in the worl, by a score of 11-5, 12-10, 11-6 without losing a single set. These performances propelled him into the world’s top 60.
In 2026: Rassenfosse arrives with more experience.
For the 2026 edition, Rassenfosse arrives with even more under his belt: he is now a three-time Belgian singles champion (2023, 2025, and 2026), ranked 52nd in the world, and a winner on the international circuit (WTT Feeder Düsseldorf, WTT Feeder Cappadocia with Allegro).
He is familiar with the Grand Smash stage and knows what needs to be done.
The Belgians Are Expected in Malmö
| Player | Current Standings |
|---|---|
| Adrien Rassenfosse | Ranked 52nd in the world (April 2026) |
| Martin Allegro | Ranked around 100th in the world |
| Cedric Nuytinck | Ranked around 106th in the world |
| Lilou Massart | Ranked around 208th in the world |
The Favorites for the WTT Europe Smash
Men’s :
- Truls Moregard (Sweden
- Wang Chuqin (China)
- Felix Lebrun (France)
- Tomokazu Harimoto (Japan)
- Hugo Calderano (Brasil)
Women’s :
- Sun Yingsha (China)
- Wang Manyu (China)
- Chen Xington (China)
Sources : europesmash.com | koobit.com | ticketmaster.se | Wikipedia (2025 WTT Series) | Wikipedia (Saison 2026 WTT) | WinPongMag (calendrier WTT 2026, avril 2026) | RTBF.be (aout 2025) | Vedia.be (aout 2025) | PingSunday (avril 2026)