Team roster
Registration open 5-Star USATT
Five-star USATT sanctioned team event
US Open Teams
Championships
Myrtle Beach Sports Center · Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
DatesSep 5–7, 2026
Duration3 competition days
Prize pool$25,596+
Field126-team limit
At a glance
Know before you play.
Guaranteed play
7–10 team ties
Every team competes across all three tournament days.Equipment
Fully floored courts
Butterfly Centrefold and Europa tables with Nittaku Premium 3-star 40+ balls.Division 1
$10,000 champion prize
Division 1 awards extend through quarterfinals; Division 2 and lower divisions also receive awards.TabTen tipAll teams must check in 30 minutes before a scheduled match. Missing the 15-minute control-desk cutoff triggers a default roster.
Events & prizes
Build your competition.
EventDate & timeFeePrizes
TeamsTeam competition — Day 1
Date & timeSat 5 · Organizer schedule
Entry fee$1,149 team
PrizesDivision placement
TeamsTeam competition — Day 2
Date & timeSun 6 · Organizer schedule
Entry feeIncluded
PrizesDivisional matches
TeamsTeam competition — Finals
Date & timeMon 7 · Organizer schedule
Entry feeIncluded
PrizesD1 $10,000 · $5,000 · $2,000 · $899
Exact daily match assignments are published by tournament control. Teams play on all three days.
Competition format
How the event works.
01Team ties
Three selected players compete in the Swaythling Cup best-of-nine format until one team wins five individual matches.
02Division 1 playoffs
Division 1 single-elimination playoffs switch to the five-match Swaythling Cup format.
03Individual matches
Each individual match is best of five games to 11 points and must be played in the official order.
Venue
Myrtle Beach Sports Center
2115 Sports Center WayMyrtle Beach, SC 29577
Get directions
Butterfly competition tables All courts fully floored MYR airport with 50+ nonstop destinations
Rules & policies
The important details.
USATT Pro or Gold Membership is required for every participant.
No white clothing. Players must display their assigned number or a large visible name on the back of the shirt.
Outside food, drinks and coolers are not permitted. Concessions are available inside.
USATT coaching and Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention requirements apply.
Tournament director
Vlad Farcas
Organizers: USA Table Tennis and Bowmar Sports · Presented by ButterflyQuick answers
Before you register.
How many players can be on a team?
Each team may register three to five players. Three are selected for each team match.
How much play is guaranteed?
The official prospectus states each team plays seven to ten ties and competes all three days.
What is the refund policy?
After the regular entry deadline there are no refunds. Earlier withdrawals forfeit the stated $350 non-refundable amount.