Defending champions Goa take on Ahmedabad; Delhi and Jaipur face off in high-stakes opener as UTT season 6 returns with a star-studded season
IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is back for its sixth edition, and it promises to be bigger, bolder, and faster than ever. The high-octane franchise-based league will kick off on May 31 at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, featuring a double-header that sets the tone for a month of elite table tennis action.
The opening tie will see Dabang Delhi TTC, champions of Season 2, clash with Jaipur Patriots, led by Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sreeja Akula, at 5:00 PM.
In the marquee evening encounter, defending champions Dempo Goa Challengers begin their title defence against home team Ahmedabad SG Pipers at 7:30 PM.
Across 23 ties and 17 days, eight franchises will vie for supremacy, culminating in the Grand Finale on June 15.
Fresh Faces and Power-Packed Lineups
Season 6 will showcase a mix of Olympic veterans, world youth champions, and Indian prodigies.
- U Mumba TT, featuring World No. 14 Bernadette Szocs and Indian youngster Yashaswini Ghorpade, face PBG Pune Jaguars in the Maharashtra Derby on June 1. The Pune squad will be led by Spanish star Álvaro Robles.
- Kolkata ThunderBlades, the league’s latest entrants, debut on June 2 against Chennai Lions. The ThunderBlades will be spearheaded by World Youth No. 5 Ankur Bhattacharjee, Nigerian ace Quadri Aruna, and Puerto Rico’s Adriana Diaz.
- Chennai, champions of Season 3, bring firepower in the form of Fan Siqi—the most expensive player in this year’s auction—and former U-17 World No. 1 Payas Jain.
Stature and Reach: A Global Table Tennis Showcase
Promoted by Vita Dani and Niraj Bajaj, and organized under the banner of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), IndianOil UTT has emerged as one of the premier leagues in world table tennis. The league drew 20 million TV viewers in 2024—a 30% increase over the previous season—solidifying its status as a must-watch sporting event in India.
Live broadcasts will be available on Star Sports Khel and Star Sports Tamil, with JioCinema hosting the live stream. Last season’s top viewership draw was the derby between U Mumba TT and Ahmedabad SG Pipers, which pulled in 1.83 million TV viewers.
Rivalries Renewed and Dates to Watch
This season isn’t short on drama or marquee fixtures. Fans can expect:
- Mumbai vs Ahmedabad (June 2) – A regional rivalry with league points and pride on the line.
- Dabang Delhi TTC vs Dempo Goa Challengers (June 4) – A rematch of last year’s final featuring top Indian stars Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, Diya Chitale, Harmeet Desai, and Singapore’s Zeng Jian.
- Chennai Lions vs Dempo Goa (June 9) – A clash between two of UTT’s most consistent teams.
Each team will play five group-stage ties, and every tie will include five matches: two men’s singles, two women’s singles, and one mixed doubles.
The top four teams at the end of the league stage will qualify for the semifinals on June 13 and 14, leading up to the Grand Finale on June 15.
Full Schedule – IndianOil UTT Season 6
| Date | Time | Fixture |
| May 31 | 17:00 | Jaipur Patriots vs Dabang Delhi TTC |
| May 31 | 19:30 | Ahmedabad SG Pipers vs Dempo Goa Challengers |
| June 1 | 17:00 | U Mumba TT vs PBG Pune Jaguars |
| June 2 | 17:00 | Chennai Lions vs Kolkata ThunderBlades |
| June 2 | 19:30 | U Mumba TT vs Ahmedabad SG Pipers |
| June 3 | 17:00 | Jaipur Patriots vs Chennai Lions |
| June 4 | 17:00 | Dabang Delhi TTC vs Dempo Goa Challengers |
| June 4 | 19:30 | PBG Pune Jaguars vs Kolkata ThunderBlades |
| June 5 | 17:00 | Jaipur Patriots vs U Mumba TT |
| June 5 | 19:30 | Chennai Lions vs Ahmedabad SG Pipers |
| June 6 | 17:00 | PBG Pune Jaguars vs Dempo Goa Challengers |
| June 6 | 19:30 | Dabang Delhi TTC vs Kolkata ThunderBlades |
| June 7 | 17:00 | Jaipur Patriots vs Ahmedabad SG Pipers |
| June 7 | 19:30 | U Mumba TT vs Chennai Lions |
| June 8 | 17:00 | Dempo Goa Challengers vs Kolkata ThunderBlades |
| June 8 | 19:30 | Dabang Delhi TTC vs PBG Pune Jaguars |
| June 9 | 19:30 | Chennai Lions vs Dempo Goa Challengers |
| June 10 | 19:30 | Ahmedabad SG Pipers vs Kolkata ThunderBlades |
| June 11 | 19:30 | Jaipur Patriots vs PBG Pune Jaguars |
| June 12 | 19:30 | U Mumba TT vs Dabang Delhi TTC |
| June 13 | 19:30 | Semifinal 1: Team 1 vs Team 4 |
| June 14 | 19:30 | Semifinal 2: Team 2 vs Team 3 |
| June 15 | 19:30 | Grand Finale |
A League Beyond the Table
Beyond elite competition, IndianOil UTT continues to contribute to Indian table tennis by supporting national ranking events, talent development, and co-hosting global events like WTT tournaments. The league has played a pivotal role in giving Indian athletes exposure to top-tier international competition.
With fan engagement on the rise and talent from every corner of the world, UTT Season 6 promises not just rallies and smashes, but stories and rivalries that define Indian sport.
About UTT
Launched in 2017, Ultimate Table Tennis is India’s flagship table tennis league. Backed by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani and conducted under the TTFI, UTT brings together 48 world-class players from across the globe. With an aim to elevate the sport and inspire a new generation, UTT remains a powerful platform for both Indian and international athletes.
