The Premier Division is back! With a new format and two new teams, the 2025/26 season is electrically planned – and it all starts this weekend, with North Ayrshire that organizes the first four action rounds.
For the first time in 10 years, the Central-Veleen format returns. All eight Premier Division parties meet at one location to play four games during a weekend. The dates and locations are:
- Rounds 1-4: North Ayrshire TTC, 4-5 October
- Rounds 5-8: Batts TTC, December 13-14
- Rounds 9-10: Fusion TTC, February 14, 2026
- Rounds 11-14: Ormesby TTC, 11-12 April 2026.
Brighton TTC hunts for a historic three-level, after he has protected back-to-back titles in dramatic victories in the final round. Despite the longest trip to Scotland, the champions would like to get their campaign a winning start. Ihor Zavadsyki leads the team for the 25/26 season, accompanied by the Swedish star David Anderson – last year’s top period for average (of those who played more than eight games) – and Welsh No 1 Callum Evans. We can also see the entire season through the Paralympic champion Will Bayley, who went 4/4 last season, or new signing Felix Thomis, a former Junior Doubles National Champion.
Newcomers Ebatt Adjust a baptism of fire while they accept the rule of champion Brighton in their opening fixture. Led by the established Eli Baraty, the North London side has a mix of experience and new faces. Czech International Simon Belik, a multiple European champion, heads the team. He is accompanied by the former Iranian International Matin Lotfollah Nasabi, former Ghanaian No. 1 Derek Abrefa (who participated in the Commonwealth games of Birmingham 2022) and English players Sammy Kaye, Christopher Lewis and Sam Mabey – a former Premier Division Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner Winner.
Irish side Ormeau TTC Return to Premier Action after missing the 2024/25 season. The Champions 2022/23 will once again appeal to Spaniard Oriol Monzo, who helped secure their first British title. He is supported by a strong line-up that has a wealth of international experience, including Paul McCreery, Sophie Earley, Jonathon Moeney, Adam Faulkner and rising star Peadar Sheridan, who recently represented Ireland at the Youth Olympic Festival.
The number two from last season Ormesby TTC Open their campaign against Ormeau and seem to stand up to place a side full of familiar faces. The English David McBeath remains their No. 1, in addition to international regulars José Enio Mendes (Portugal), Yoan Rebetez (Switzerland) and Humberto Manhani JNR (Brazil). Young English talents Ben Piggott and new signing Louis Price – who may be better known as “The beast” – is also possible for the Middlesbrough -based side.
Hosts Noord -Ayrshire Will want to benefit from home advantage to start strong. Every registered player has previously presented for the club at this level, which gives them valuable experience that can be useful. The Scottish international Martin Johnson leads his boys’ club, accompanied by the Sweden Viktor Gorman – who made an impression last season with 11 wins of 12 games. Colleague Scots Chris Main and Colin Dalgleish can also stand in line for the hosts.
Drumchapel Glasgow Have the shortest journey of the weekend and will try to win on their way to the home area of their Scottish rivals. After ending last season’s campaign in sixth place, the team will be fired and ready to guarantee a stronger campaign in the 25/26 season. Their team includes faithful Danny Bajwa and Victor Guang Shi, Para Class 8 World No 1 Aaron McKibbin, and BUCs Individuals Champion Xinliang Sun.
Goodies In recent years, Harlow have been consistent title finances and have a team full of depth and quality – which makes team selection a welcome headache for coach Cliff Carder. Their weekend one matches draw them against both Scottish sides, newcomers Ebatt and London Rivals Fusion. The line-up includes undefeated Frenchman Alexis Douin, Haotian Chen, Ralph Pattison, Josh Bennett, plus exciting new signing sessions Isaac Kingham and Abraham Sellado.
Fusion TTC Suppose a discouraging schedule, meet the hosts North Ayrshire before successive collisions with the top three of last season: Batts, Ormesby and Brighton. Father-and-son Duo Larry and Lorestas Trumpa’s greenhouse return, accompanied by Shaquille Webb-Dixon-Vers of a Sussex 4* victory over clubmate Larry in the final. Joshua Bruce and Robert Pelc also remain important squadron members and can be set during the opening weekend of action.
The promotion starts with 10:30 amSaturday, October 4, with one match per round streamed live on the Table Tennis England YouTube Channel, In addition to match height points of every fixture at the weekend. Full luminaires, results and tables are available on the civil servant British club competitions website.
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