United States Smash 2026: Schedule, Dates Start Times, Venue, How To Watch

United States Smash 2026: Schedule, Dates Start Times, Venue, How To Watch, Prize Money

tabUnited States Smash is a premier WTT Grand Smash event (part of the World Table Tennis Series), featuring the world's top table tennis players in men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles competitions. Following its successful debut in Las Vegas in 2025, the 2026 edition moves to the Los Angeles area for 10 days of high-stakes action, with $1,550,000 in prize money. It includes qualifying rounds and main draw matches, drawing elite competitors vying for ranking points and glory ahead of future events like the LA 2028 Olympics. The event promises intense rallies, dramatic upsets, and world-class performances in a fan-friendly atmosphere.


When is United States Smash 2026?

The tournament runs from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, July 5, 2026 (10 days total). As of March 11, 2026, this is approximately 108 days away, with no reported changes. Qualifiers are expected early (around June 26–27), followed by the main draw from around June 28 onward.


Where is United States Smash 2026?

It takes place at the Ontario Convention Center, located at 2000 E Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764, United States (Southern California, about 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles). This venue hosts major table tennis events and offers easy access via major highways. Parking and travel details are available via Google Maps or the venue's site.


How to watch United States Smash 2026? 

Live streaming is typically available on official WTT platforms (worldtabletennis.com), often with free or subscription access depending on region (e.g., WTT's YouTube channel, app, or partners).  

Check worldtabletennis.com closer to the event for live video links, as they provide coverage for major Smash events.  

In the US, it may stream on platforms like the WTT app or broadcast partners—details will be announced nearer to the dates.

Prize Money for United States Smash 2026

The total prize money for United States Smash 2026 (WTT Grand Smash, June 26–July 5 at Ontario Convention Center) is USD 1,550,000. This is the full purse distributed across men's and women's singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and any included Para events, consistent with other WTT Grand Smash tournaments in the series (e.g., Singapore Smash 2026 also at $1,550,000).

Singles (Men's & Women's): Champion often receives around $100,000 each (with runner-up ~$50,000, semifinals ~$25,000+, and scaling down through earlier rounds like round of 64 at ~$4,000–$6,000).  

Doubles & Mixed Doubles: Lower amounts per pair (e.g., mixed doubles champion ~$10,000 total, or $5,000 per player).

United States Smash 2026 Full Schedule

Friday, June 26 (Qualifying Start) 

12:00 — Men's Singles Qualifying Round 1 + Women's Singles Qualifying Round 1 (Qualifying Session 1): Early elimination rounds for lower-ranked or wildcard entrants to fight for main draw spots.  

18:00 — Continued Qualifying Round 1 (Qualifying Session 2): Evening push to narrow the field quickly.

Explanation: Qualifiers reduce a large entry pool to ~64 players per singles draw, setting up the main event.

Saturday, June 27 

12:00 — Qualifying Round 1 continuation or Round 2 start (Qualifying Session 3).  

18:00 — Qualifying Round 2 (Qualifying Session 4): Advancing players face tougher opposition.

Explanation: Builds intensity as survivors progress toward the main draw.

Sunday, June 28 

12:00 — Qualifying Round 2 continuation (Qualifying Session 5).  

18:00 — Qualifying Round 3 / Final Qualifiers (Qualifying Session 6): Last chance to qualify for main draw.

Explanation: Ends qualifiers; main draw begins soon after (often Monday or Tuesday).

Monday, June 29 (Main Draw Begins) 

12:30 — Mixed Doubles Round of 24/32 + Women's Singles Round of 64 + Men's Singles Round of 64 (Session 1).  

18:00 — Continued early main draw (Session 2).

Explanation: Singles start at round of 64 (top seeds get byes); doubles/mixed kick off concurrently for packed action.

Tuesday, June 30 

Multiple sessions (from ~11:00/12:30/18:00) — Women's Doubles Round of 24 + Men's Doubles Round of 24 + Singles Round of 64 continuation + Para Singles Qualifying.

Explanation: Doubles progress alongside singles; Para events add inclusivity in dedicated slots.

Wednesday, July 1 

12:30 & 18:00 — Para Singles Qualifying/SF/Finals + Mixed Doubles Round of 16 + Singles Round of 32 + Doubles Round of 24/32.

Explanation: Para finals often mid-week; singles hit round of 32 (more competitive, seeded matchups).

Thursday, July 2 

12:30 & 18:00 — Men's/Women's Doubles Round of 16 + Singles Round of 32 continuation + Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals + Para Finals.

Explanation: Quarterfinals in mixed bring high-stakes mixed-gender pairs.

Friday, July 3 

12:30 & 18:00 — Doubles Quarterfinals + Singles Round of 16 + Mixed Doubles Semifinals.

Explanation: Singles reach last 16; doubles/mixed advance to semis for dramatic comebacks.

Saturday, July 4 

12:00 & 18:00 — Men's/Women's Doubles Semifinals + Singles Quarterfinals + Mixed Doubles Finals.

Explanation: Doubles crowns early; singles QF sets up weekend excitement.

Sunday, July 5 

13:00 — Men's Doubles Finals + Women's Singles Semifinals.  

18:00 — Women's Doubles Finals + Men's Singles Semifinals.

Explanation: Semifinals in singles build to Monday finals; doubles conclude.

Monday, July 6 (Potential Finals Day – If Extended)  18:00 — Women's Singles Finals + Men's Singles Finals.

Explanation: Grand finals often standalone for prime-time spotlight. 


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