Is table tennis having a moment? Try it for yourself in Northern Virginia

Move aside pickleball, there’s a new racket sport in town.

People playing table tennis in a room with black and white checkered floor. There are people either side of two tables, competing under lights. The tables are blue, and the participants look focused on the games at hand.

Game on. | Photo via NVTTC

The nation’s collective interest in table tennis exists in a strange time loop: once every four years, as the Summer Olympic Games roll around, interest in the sport spikes.

Now, with the success of “Marty Supreme,” the game is gaining attention again — no Summer Games required. If you want to get ahead of the curve, grab a paddle and head to one of these local spots:

  • The best part of a new hobby? Community. That’s what awaits at the Northern Virginia Table Tennis Club, where members meet regularly to play, socialize, and compete. Pro tip: Non-members can try it out for free.
  • Before heading down, you can check out both Arlington and Alexandria’s city-run schedules, offering drop-in classes for locals looking to learn the game and practice their skills.
  • Walk-ins are also welcome at Fairfax’s Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. They have six sessions per week.

Did we miss your favorite place to play table tennis? Let us know.

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