2025 ITTF Men's & Women's World Cup in Macau: Watch Guide & Schedule
The 2025 ITTF World Cup will take place from April 14–20 at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, bringing together the world’s top table tennis players for this prestigious annual event.
Where to Watch the 2025 Macau World Cup Live?
The tournament draw will be held on April 13 at 1:30 PM (Beijing Time)—don’t miss it!
Live Streaming Platforms
1. Tencent Platforms:
- Available on Tencent Video, Tencent Sports, Tencent News, Video Channels, and more.
- Offers full-match HD livestreams, replays, highlights, and on-demand content.
2. Migu Video:
- Full tournament coverage.
- For big-screen viewing: Install the Dangbei Market app on smart TVs/projectors, search for "Migu Video TV" (MGSP), and download the app. Navigate to the sports section and select the "Macau World Cup" event to schedule reminders.
Pro Viewing Tip: For an immersive experience, try the Dangbei F7 Pro 4K Laser Projector—delivering a 100-inch screen with ultra-HD clarity, 1.07 billion colors, and eye-friendly triple-laser tech.
2025 Macau World Cup Schedule & Highlights
1. Tournament Schedule
Group Stage (April 14–16)
- 48 players divided into 16 groups (3 players each).
- Round-robin matches determine the top player advancing to the knockout stage.
Key Times (Beijing Time):
- April 14 (Mon): 9:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM (Men’s/Women’s Singles, Round 1).
- April 15 (Tue): Same times (Round 2).
- April 16 (Wed): Same times (Round 3).
Knockout Stage (April 17–20)
- Best-of-7 matches from Round of 16 to Finals.
- Semifinals: April 19 at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM.
- Finals: April 20 at 7:30 PM.
2. Key Storylines
- Team China: Stars like Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha aim for gold.
- Global Rivals:
- Men’s: Tomokazu Harimoto (Japan), Lin Yun-Ju (Taiwan), Felix Lebrun (France), Hugo Calderano (Brazil), and more.
- Women’s: Hina Hayata (Japan), Mima Ito (Japan), Shin Yubin (South Korea), Adriana Díaz (Puerto Rico), and others.
- New Group Stage Format: "2v3 → 1v Loser → 1v Winner" adds unpredictability.
Tournament Format Explained
Stage 1: Group Phase
- 16 groups, 3 players each.
- Seeding based on April 8, 2025 world rankings.
- New match order:
1. Player 2 vs. Player 3
2. Player 1 vs. Round 1 loser
3. Player 1 vs. Round 1 winner
- Best-of-4 games (possible scores: 4-0, 3-1, or 2-2).
Stage 2: Knockouts
- Top player from each group advances to single-elimination (Best-of-7).
- Seeding:
- Group 1 winner = No. 1 seed
- Group 2 winner = No. 16 seed
- Groups 3 & 4 winners randomly placed at No. 8/9.
Gear up for epic matches in Macau!
The 2025 ITTF World Cup will take place from April 14–20 at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, bringing together the world’s top table tennis players for this prestigious annual event.
Where to Watch the 2025 Macau World Cup Live?
The tournament draw will be held on April 13 at 1:30 PM (Beijing Time)—don’t miss it!
Live Streaming Platforms
1. Tencent Platforms:
- Available on Tencent Video, Tencent Sports, Tencent News, Video Channels, and more.
- Offers full-match HD livestreams, replays, highlights, and on-demand content.
2. Migu Video:
- Full tournament coverage.
- For big-screen viewing: Install the Dangbei Market app on smart TVs/projectors, search for "Migu Video TV" (MGSP), and download the app. Navigate to the sports section and select the "Macau World Cup" event to schedule reminders.
Pro Viewing Tip: For an immersive experience, try the Dangbei F7 Pro 4K Laser Projector—delivering a 100-inch screen with ultra-HD clarity, 1.07 billion colors, and eye-friendly triple-laser tech.
2025 Macau World Cup Schedule & Highlights
1. Tournament Schedule
Group Stage (April 14–16)
- 48 players divided into 16 groups (3 players each).
- Round-robin matches determine the top player advancing to the knockout stage.
Key Times (Beijing Time):
- April 14 (Mon): 9:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM (Men’s/Women’s Singles, Round 1).
- April 15 (Tue): Same times (Round 2).
- April 16 (Wed): Same times (Round 3).
Knockout Stage (April 17–20)
- Best-of-7 matches from Round of 16 to Finals.
- Semifinals: April 19 at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM.
- Finals: April 20 at 7:30 PM.
2. Key Storylines
- Team China: Stars like Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha aim for gold.
- Global Rivals:
- Men’s: Tomokazu Harimoto (Japan), Lin Yun-Ju (Taiwan), Felix Lebrun (France), Hugo Calderano (Brazil), and more.
- Women’s: Hina Hayata (Japan), Mima Ito (Japan), Shin Yubin (South Korea), Adriana Díaz (Puerto Rico), and others.
- New Group Stage Format: "2v3 → 1v Loser → 1v Winner" adds unpredictability.
Tournament Format Explained
Stage 1: Group Phase
- 16 groups, 3 players each.
- Seeding based on April 8, 2025 world rankings.
- New match order:
1. Player 2 vs. Player 3
2. Player 1 vs. Round 1 loser
3. Player 1 vs. Round 1 winner
- Best-of-4 games (possible scores: 4-0, 3-1, or 2-2).
Stage 2: Knockouts
- Top player from each group advances to single-elimination (Best-of-7).
- Seeding:
- Group 1 winner = No. 1 seed
- Group 2 winner = No. 16 seed
- Groups 3 & 4 winners randomly placed at No. 8/9.
Gear up for epic matches in Macau!
