PRINCETON, N.J. – Major League Table Tennis (MLTT), the first professional table tennis league in the United States, today announced the extension of its equipment partnership with Butterfly through the 2027–2028 season.
Butterfly will continue to serve as MLTT’s Official Equipment Sponsor, providing premium tables, balls, net sets and player apparel for all league matches and events. The renewal builds on a successful partnership launched in 2023 during MLTT’s inaugural season and reflects both organizations’ commitment to growing professional table tennis across the U.S.
“Butterfly has been with us since day one, and their commitment to quality and performance has elevated the MLTT experience for players and fans alike,” said Flint Lane, Founder and Commissioner of MLTT. “We’re thrilled to continue working together as we expand our national footprint and bring the best of table tennis to more markets across the country.”
“Since its launch in September 2023, Major League Table Tennis has captivated table tennis fans with its unique competition format and high-level play.” said Takako Osawa, President and Managing Director of Tamasu Co., Ltd. “We at Butterfly are honored to have contributed to MLTT’s growing success and rising prominence as an official sponsor, including the design and supply of team-specific uniforms. In line with our corporate philosophy of spreading joy throughout the world with table tennis,’ we will continue to support MLTT and table tennis in the United States.”
MLTT is coming off a breakout 2024–2025 season and is gearing up for Season 3 (2025–2026) with momentum, including a national TV deal with CBS Sports, the addition of new teams in New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, and a growing roster of internationally ranked stars. With 10 teams now competing across the country, MLTT is redefining what professional table tennis looks like in North America.
Butterfly, a global leader in table tennis since 1950, is trusted by elite players and national federations around the world. The brand’s continued partnership with MLTT ensures that every match is played on the same world-class equipment used in top-tier international competition.
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About Major League Table Tennis (MLTT)
Major League Table Tennis is the first professional team-based table tennis league in the U.S., featuring Olympians, international stars, and rising American talent in a dynamic, fast-paced format. Learn more at mltt.com.
About Butterfly
Butterfly is a global table tennis equipment brand of Tamasu Co., Ltd. The brand name “Butterfly” is based on the concept: “Imagine that the player is the flower and we would like to be the butterfly flying around the flower providing the necessities.” Guided by this philosophy, the company supports numerous players around the world. Under the slogan “Open the World,” Butterfly aims to create new encounters through table tennis by offering products and services that contribute to a happier world.
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