Now the wait is over. Ultimate Table Tennis UTT season 6 starts on May 31 in Ahmedabad. It looks like it will be bigger, faster, and more daring than the last season. The league is set to be exciting, with IndianOil returning as the title sponsor for the third year in a row and live events shown on Star Sports and JioCinema. India's table tennis hopes will be further sparked.
How About a Great Start in Ahmedabad
The UTT will be held in Ahmedabad for the first time, with games taking place at the EKA Arena. The first two games of the season are two of the most anticipated. First, the 2018 winners, Dabang Delhi TTC, will play the Sreeja Akula-led Jaipur Patriots. Then, the reigning champions, Dempo Goa Challengers, will play the home team, Ahmedabad SG Pipers in a thrilling match. There are eight teams in the 2025 tournament, 23 ties, and the final on June 15.
How's the UTT Format
In the league stage, each team will play five games. There are five matches in a tie: two men's singles, two women's singles, and one mixed doubles match. This short and exciting style makes sure that every match is important, keeping the action and pressure high. The top four teams at the end of the league stage move on to the semifinals, which will take place on June 13 and 14. The championship game is set for June 15.
Seven of the matches will be back-to-back, starting at 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM. The single matches will start at 7:30 PM. The Dempo Goa Challengers, who won both Seasons 4 and 5, will be the center of attention. Can they make history by winning three straight? As long as they have Indian stars like Harmeet Desai and Singaporean stars like Zeng Jian, they should be able to win again. It won't be easy, though.
The high-stakes final from last year between Dempo Goa and Dabang Delhi is set for June 4. Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Diya Chitale will be playing against their Goa teammates, which should be a thrilling match.
Sathiyan Wants to Win Three MVP Awards
When we talk about stars, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, who is kind of the face of Indian table tennis, will try to win another Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. The next generation of Indian paddlers is inspired by his steadiness, style, and willingness to fight. He has already won two MVP awards in UTT history. Is it possible for him to get three this season?
The Kolkata ThunderBlades are also making their start this season. They bring with them a star-studded group that includes Olympians Quadri Aruna and Adriana Diaz, as well as India's rising young star Ankur Bhattacharjee. The Chennai Lions, led by Fan Siqi, who was the most expensive pick in this year's sale, and Payas Jain, who used to be India's World Youth No. 1, play them on June 2.
As part of the Western Derby between Mumbai and Ahmedabad on the same day, the U Mumba TT team, led by world No. 14 Bernadette Szocs and India's Yashaswini Ghorpade, will play a tough Ahmedabad team.
Push from the Ground Up: The Dream UTT Juniors Revolution
Season 6 of UTT isn't just a game of skill. The UTT has started the Dream UTT Juniors league with the Dream Sports Foundation. It is the first league of its kind for kids ages 15 and up and aims to connect beginners with professionals in table tennis. Eight UTT teams have picked the top eight boys and girls from the Dream Sports Championship Table Tennis 2025.
FanCode streams live games, which gives up-and-coming athletes a national stage and a taste of what it's like to play in the pro league. This is a big step toward India's goal of making it to the Olympics in 2036, and Dream Sports' investment along with Vita Dani, UTT Co-Promoter, shows how serious Indian table tennis is about long-term growth.
Taking the sport to new heights: 99 tickets
So that more people can enjoy the sport, UTT tickets are reduced in price to as little as 99. Fans will be able to get closer to the action this season, which is especially important in a place like Ahmedabad that is hosting for the first time.
Updates on the roster and an injury watch
Jennifer Varghese got hurt and will not be able to play this season, but Poymantee Baisya has come in to fill her spot for the Chennai Lions. There are top paddlers from all over the world, like China, Singapore, Spain, and Colombia. This makes the mix of foreign style and Indian heart stronger than ever.
The relationship with IndianOil for a third year in a row has been a big part of how the league has grown. Their help isn't just for branding; it's also for fostering desire, backing talent, and maintaining excellence. Because IndianOil believes in UTT's mission, it has helped build a place where India's best and smartest can compete with the best in the world.
What to Watch For
- Sathiyan’s MVP chase
- Goa Challengers’ hunt for a three-peat
- Kolkata ThunderBlades’ debut campaign
- The rise of Dream UTT Juniors
- Top international stars like Quadri Aruna, Adriana Diaz, and Bernadette Szocs
- Affordable fan access and record reach via JioCinema and Star Sports
From league veterans to debutants, from grassroots players to global champions — IndianOil UTT Season 6 promises to be a game-changer for Indian table tennis. Be ready for intense rallies, emotional battles, and electrifying moments.
