Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) is the first professional table tennis league in the United States, founded in 2023 by software entrepreneur Flint Lane. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, MLTT operates a team-based format with franchises across U.S. cities, aiming to professionalize and popularize table tennis domestically. The league is recognized for its innovative match structures, including the "Golden Game" and the SPINDEX rating system, as well as for its strategic partnerships and growing media presence.
History.
Flint Lane, a table tennis enthusiast and founder of the fintech company Billtrust, launched MLTT to create a professional platform for the sport in the United States. The league’s inaugural season began in September 2023 with eight teams, expanding to ten by the 2025–26 season.
In 2024, MLTT secured a US$5.5 million investment led by David Blitzer, co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, alongside Daryl Morey, President of the 76ers. The funding supported league expansion, infrastructure, and media development.
Season 1 – 2023 Champion: Texas Smash 
Season 2 – 2024 Champion: Carolina Gold Rush
Format.
MLTT features a team-based competition model where each match includes 21 total points. Teams earn one point for every individual game won. A standard match comprises five games: two singles, one doubles, and two additional singles matches.
Each match concludes with a "Golden Game," a race to 21 points in which each of the five team members rotates every four points. The winner of the Golden Game earns six points, which can often determine the overall match outcome.
The league also introduced the SPINDEX (Standardized Pong INDEX Rating), a rating system from 0 to 3000 that adjusts based on match outcomes. For instance, if a 2500-rated player defeats a 2400-rated opponent, they gain six points; if they lose, they forfeit 22 points. Inactivity results in a 25-point reduction every three months after one year.
Teams.
As of the 2025 season, MLTT includes ten teams divided into two regional divisions:
East Division
West Division
Governance.
MLTT’s governance includes notable sports and business figures:
Media coverage and partnerships.
In January 2025, MLTT signed a broadcast deal with CBS Sports Network to air matches, highlights, and special features, substantially increasing its national visibility. Between Season 1 and Season 2, the league reported a fivefold increase in YouTube viewership and a doubling of ticket sales.
In April 2025, Butterfly extended its role as the official equipment provider through the 2027–28 season.
Reception.
MLTT has helped elevate interest in table tennis across the U.S., reflected in increased search traffic, social media engagement, and mainstream coverage. The league's combination of innovation, media strategy, and high-profile backing has positioned it as an emerging force in American professional sports.