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World Table Tennis comes back to Japan in August for WTT Champions Yokohama 2026. This event brings the players in the world to Yokohama BUNTAI for six days of exciting matches. After the first event was a success this important competition brings 64 of the top men and women in table tennis. They play in a knockout style with no qualifying matches. Jasumo helps visitors from countries get tickets for WTT Champions Yokohama 2026. They deals with the ticket systems in Japan. Jasumo also makes sure the tickets are real and helps with hotel arrangements, over Japan.
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- The Pinnacle of International Table Tennis in Yokohama
- Why Experience WTT Champions Yokohama Live in Japan
- 2026 Dates, Venues, and Tickets
- Why Book Through Jasumo: WTT Champions Yokohama
- How It Works
- Frequently Asked Questions: WTT Champions Yokohama
- Venue & Access
- Related Links
- Previous Editions
- Sold-Out Ticket Swap Block: WTT Champions Yokohama
The Pinnacle of International Table Tennis in Yokohama
The WTT Champions is the level of the World Table Tennis circuit. It is made for the 32 men and the top 32 women in the ITTF World Rankings. The WTT Champions is different from tournaments because it does not have any qualifying rounds. Every match is playing on the court and features the best players. This means that every session has matches with top players.
The 2026 tournament is special because the WTT Champions is coming back to Yokohama BUNTAI. This is an indoor arena in Naka-ku, Yokohama. The tournament is organized by World Table Tennis and some other groups like Yokohama City and the Japan Table Tennis Association. The WTT Champions is a deal in Japan and is the countrys main table tennis event. The World Table Tennis circuit and the WTT Champions are very important to the sport. The WTT Champions tournament is going to be an event, with the best players competing in Yokohama.
Over six competition days, the 64-player field advances through a strict single-elimination bracket:
- Round of 32: Days 1 through 3 feature complete opening-round coverage divided into morning and evening sessions.
- Round of 16: Days 3 and 4 transition into the round of 16, narrowing the field down to the title contenders.
- Quarter-finals: Day 5 focuses on the quarter-final matches across two concentrated sessions.
- Semi-finals and Finals: Day 6 concludes the tournament, featuring the semi-finals in the morning session and the championship finals in the evening session.
The tournament format demands immediate precision from every participant. With no second chances or group stages, world-class athletes must perform at maximum intensity from the first rally. For spectators, this creates an atmosphere where split-second reactions, explosive footwork, and tactical subtle changes dictate the outcome of every match.
Why Experience WTT Champions Yokohama Live in Japan
Going to a big table tennis event in Japan is really something. Table tennis is a deal in Japan and people there really know their stuff. They love the game. Can tell you all about the little things that make it so great. When you are at the Yokohama BUNTAI venue it feels like you are right in the middle of the action. They have video screens, cool lighting and the sound system is so good that you can hear the ball flying through the air and bouncing off the table from any seat.
If you are visiting Japan in August you should totally check out the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026. You will get to see the players in the world like the ones who won medals at the Olympics competing against each other. Yokohama is a short trip, from Tokyo so it is easy to get to. You can go for one match or stay for the whole day and watch all the action. Table tennis is such a big part of culture and the WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 is a great way to experience it.
2026 Dates, Venues, and Tickets
Match Schedule & Ticket Price Ranges
Tuesday, 4 August 2026 – Yokohama BUNTAI, Yokohama
- Session 1 (Doors: 10:00 / Start: 11:00) – Men’s & Women’s Singles Round of 32
- Session 2 (Doors: 16:30 / Start: 17:30) – Men’s & Women’s Singles Round of 32
| Category | Available Seats (JPY) | Available Seats (USD, ref.) |
| Category 3 (Under 18) | ¥1,700 – ¥2,200 | $12 – $16 |
| Category 2 (Under 18) | ¥2,200 – ¥2,700 | $16 – $19 |
| Category 3 | ¥3,300 – ¥3,800 | $23 – $27 |
| Category 2 / Wheelchair Seating | ¥4,300 – ¥5,000 | $30 – $35 |
| Category 1 | ¥6,100 – ¥7,000 | $43 – $49 |
| Wheelchair Accessible (w/ Companion) | ¥8,600 – ¥9,800 | $61 – $69 |
| Platinum Reserved | ¥19,800 – ¥22,000 | $140 – $155 |
Wednesday, 5 August 2026 – Yokohama BUNTAI, Yokohama
- Session 3 (Doors: 10:00 / Start: 11:00) – Men’s & Women’s Singles Round of 32
- Session 4 (Doors: 16:30 / Start: 17:30) – Men’s & Women’s Singles Round of 32
| Ticket Category | Available Seats (JPY) | Available Seats (USD, ref.) |
| Category 3 (Under 18) | ¥1,700 – ¥2,200 | $12 – $16 |
| Category 2 (Under 18) | ¥2,200 – ¥2,700 | $16 – $19 |
| Category 3 | ¥3,300 – ¥3,800 | $23 – $27 |
| Category 2 / Wheelchair Seating | ¥4,300 – ¥5,000 | $30 – $35 |
| Category 1 | ¥6,100 – ¥7,000 | $43 – $49 |
| Wheelchair Accessible (w/ Companion) | ¥8,600 – ¥9,800 | $61 – $69 |
| Platinum Reserved | ¥19,800 – ¥22,000 | $140 – $155 |
Thursday, 6 August 2026 – Yokohama BUNTAI, Yokohama
- Session 5 (Doors: 10:00 / Start: 11:00) – Men’s & Women’s Singles Round of 32
- Session 6 (Doors: 16:30 / Start: 17:30) – Men’s & Women’s Singles Round of 16
| Category | Available Seats (JPY) | Available Seats (USD, ref.) |
| Category 3 (Under 18) | ¥1,700 – ¥2,500 | $12 – $18 |
| Category 2 (Under 18) | ¥2,200 – ¥3,000 | $16 – $21 |
| Category 3 | ¥3,300 – ¥4,200 | $23 – $30 |
| Category 2 / Wheelchair Seating | ¥4,300 – ¥5,500 | $30 – $39 |
| Category 1 | ¥6,100 – ¥7,800 | $43 – $55 |
| Wheelchair Accessible (w/ Companion) | ¥8,600 – ¥11,000 | $61 – $78 |
| Platinum Reserved | ¥19,800 – ¥24,000 | $140 – $170 |
Friday, 7 August 2026 – Yokohama BUNTAI, Yokohama
- Session 7 (Doors: 10:00 / Start: 11:00) – Men’s & Women’s Singles Round of 16
- Session 8 (Doors: 16:30 / Start: 17:30) – Men’s & Women’s Singles Round of 16
| Ticket Category | Available Seats (JPY) | Available Seats (USD, ref.) |
| Category 3 (Under 18) | ¥1,700 – ¥2,500 | $12 – $18 |
| Category 2 (Under 18) | ¥2,200 – ¥3,000 | $16 – $21 |
| Category 3 | ¥3,300 – ¥4,200 | $23 – $30 |
| Category 2 / Wheelchair Seating | ¥4,300 – ¥5,500 | $30 – $39 |
| Category 1 | ¥6,100 – ¥7,800 | $43 – $55 |
| Wheelchair Accessible (w/ Companion) | ¥8,600 – ¥11,000 | $61 – $78 |
| Platinum Reserved | ¥19,800 – ¥24,000 | $140 – $170 |
Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Yokohama BUNTAI, Yokohama
- Session 9 (Doors: 10:00 / Start: 11:00) – Men’s & Women’s Singles Quarter-finals
- Session 10 (Doors: 16:30 / Start: 17:30) – Men’s & Women’s Singles Quarter-finals
| Category | Available Seats (JPY) | Available Seats (USD, ref.) |
| Category 3 (Under 18) | ¥2,000 – ¥3,000 | $14 – $21 |
| Category 2 (Under 18) | ¥2,500 – ¥3,500 | $18 – $25 |
| Category 3 | ¥3,800 – ¥5,000 | $27 – $35 |
| Category 2 / Wheelchair Seating | ¥5,000 – ¥6,500 | $35 – $46 |
| Category 1 | ¥7,500 – ¥9,500 | $53 – $67 |
| Wheelchair Accessible (w/ Companion) | ¥10,000 – ¥13,000 | $70 – $92 |
| Platinum Reserved | ¥22,000 – ¥28,000 | $155 – $198 |
Sunday, 9 August 2026 – Yokohama BUNTAI, Yokohama
- Session 11 (Doors: 10:30 / Start: 11:30) – Men’s & Women’s Singles Semi-finals
- Session 12 (Doors: 17:30 / Start: 18:30) – Men’s & Women’s Singles Finals
| Ticket Category | Available Seats (JPY) | Available Seats (USD, ref.) |
| Category 3 (Under 18) | ¥2,500 – ¥3,500 | $18 – $25 |
| Category 2 (Under 18) | ¥3,000 – ¥4,000 | $21 – $28 |
| Category 3 | ¥4,500 – ¥6,000 | $32 – $42 |
| Category 2 / Wheelchair Seating | ¥6,000 – ¥8,000 | $42 – $56 |
| Category 1 | ¥9,000 – ¥11,500 | $63 – $81 |
| Wheelchair Accessible (w/ Companion) | ¥12,000 – ¥15,500 | $85 – $110 |
| Platinum Reserved | ¥25,000 – ¥32,000 | $176 – $225 |
It’s prices change over time with availability and demand, and are confirming at the time of enquiry. USD conversions are provided for reference only.
Important Ticketing Regulations: WTT Champions Yokohama
- Age Requirements: Children aged 3 and under enter free of charge provided they sit on a guardian’s lap. If an individual seat is requiring for a child aged 3 or under, a valid ticket must be purchased. Children aged 4 and above require a standard ticket. Age verification may request at the venue entrance for youth categories (Under 18).
- Venue Restrictions: Flash photography, video recording, live social media streaming, monopods, tripods, and camera lenses with a focal length exceeding 350mm are strictly prohibited inside Yokohama BUNTAI.
- Sales Policies: Cancellations, exchanges, or ticket refunds are not permitting following purchase confirmation. Same-day physical ticket sales are not conducting at the venue box office; all remaining allocations are issuing digitally via official online portals.
Why Book Through Jasumo: WTT Champions Yokohama
Navigating Japanese ticketing systems from abroad presents significant barriers for international supporters:
- Platform Access: Japanese ticketing portals require domestic phone authentication, Japanese address verification, and local registration. Jasumo bypasses these barriers by securing tickets directly through our network of event organizers, official platforms, and verified market sources.
- Communication Barrier: Official announcements, seating notices, and schedule updates are publishing primarily in Japanese. Jasumo manages all communication with local ticket issuers and provides clear, direct updates to you in English.
- Payment Processing: Japanese primary ticketing systems frequently reject international credit cards during checkout. Jasumo handles domestic payments via established local channels, enabling you to pay securely online without transaction failures.
Every ticket sourced by Jasumo is verified as genuine prior to issuance and delivered safely to your hotel or Airbnb accommodation anywhere in Japan via trusted domestic courier or postal services. A handling fee applies to cover authentication and administrative operations, which is detailed clearly when you contact our concierge.
How It Works
- Submit Request: Contact Jasumo with your requested match session, preferred seating tier, and number of guests.
- Order Confirmation: Our team checks availability across our network, confirming exact seat locations and total pricing in writing.
- Secure Payment: Complete your purchase through our simple online payment invoice.
- Verification & Delivery: We source, authenticate, and deliver your physical or digital tickets directly to your hotel or residence in Japan prior to match day, with full English support available throughout.
Ready to watch WTT Champions live in Yokohama? Make sure to have the match date you need the time slot you prefer the type of seats you want and how many people’re in your group. Then click below to get in touch, with our concierge team.
Frequently Asked Questions: WTT Champions Yokohama
Yokohama BUNTAI is located in the Naka-ku district of Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is situated within short walking distance of Kannai Station on the JR Negishi Line and Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line, as well as Nihon-odori Station on the Minatomirai Line.
High-demand sessions—particularly the weekend quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals—frequently sell out in advance. Lower-tier seating categories and evening weekday sessions also see high demand from local club players and fans. Early reservation requests are recommended.
An order is made up of the face-value ticket price, the cost of the domestic platforms used to purchase the ticket, and a service fee. Because every event and order varies based on category and availability, please contact us directly for a complete price quote for your specific booking.
No physical ticket counter operates at the venue on event days. Same-day tickets are distributed exclusively via authorized online systems and selected convenience store terminals, subject to remaining seat availability.
Yes, children are welcome. Children aged 3 and under may enter free of charge if they share a seat with an adult. Children requiring their own seat, or those aged 4 and older, require a valid admission ticket.
Venue & Access
Yokohama BUNTAI (Kanagawa Prefecture): WTT Champions Yokohama
- Address: 2-7-1 Furōchō, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken 231-0032
- Nearest Stations:
- JR Negishi Line: Kannai Station (South Exit, approximately 6-minute walk)
- Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line: Kannai Station (Exit 1, approximately 6-minute walk)
- Minatomirai Line: Nihon-odori Station (approximately 10-minute walk)
- Nearby Landmark: Yokohama Stadium and Yokohama Park are located directly northeast of the arena complex.
Related Links
Previous Editions
- WTT Champions Yokohama 2025: Yokohama BUNTAI, Kanagawa (First WTT Champions event held in Japan)
Sold-Out Ticket Swap Block: WTT Champions Yokohama
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Official Sales Closed – Tickets May Still Be Available: WTT Champions Yokohama
Primary allocation for WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 has concluded. However, limited seat inventory may remain accessible through our network of event partners and verified secondary channels.
Every ticket acquired through Jasumo is authenticated to guarantee valid entry at Yokohama BUNTAI. If you wish to secure remaining seating for specific tournament sessions:
- Prepare your desired match date, session number, seating preference, and total group size.
- Submit a request through our Contact Us form for a real-time inventory verification.
- Join our alert list to receive direct updates if additional ticket blocks are released by match organizers.
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