October 29, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Mark Bates Ltd have extended their sponsorship of the National Championships for another year, continuing a partnership with Table Tennis England which began in 2020.
The partnership will see the Mark Bates Ltd name continue to be associated with every age group of the Nationals.
To celebrate the news, Mark Bates Ltd are giving away two fabulous prizes in a draw which is open for the next two weeks.
The first two names drawn at random will each win a pair of SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 Bone Conduction Sports Headphones – and the first name drawn will also win a pair of tickets to Finals Day (Sunday 22 March 2026) at the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships.
More about the sponsorship extension
The announcement follows the news that the Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships will feature a refreshed format for 2025/26, with qualifying and the main draw brought together under one roof.
This seasonâ€s competitions under the Nationals umbrella are:
- 7-8 March: Mark Bates Ltd Cadet & U17 Nationals
- 20-22 March: Mark Bates Ltd Senior Nationals
- 19-20 April: Mark Bates Ltd U10-13 Nationals
- 16-17 May: Mark Bates Ltd Junior & U21 Nationals
As well as sponsoring the Nationals since 2020, the Lincolnshire-based family-run insurer has put in additional investment to increase prize money at the flagship Senior Nationals, resulting in a 25% increase in 2020 and a doubling in 2023, with prize money maintained since then.
In a statement, Mark Bates said: “Weâ€re delighted to be continuing our partnership with Table Tennis England for another year.
“Supporting the sport at every level, from grassroots to elite, is something weâ€re proud of, and itâ€s inspiring to see the passion and dedication of everyone involved. We look forward to another exciting year working together.â€
Table Tennis England CEO Sally Lockyer said: “Itâ€s great news that Mark Bates Ltd are continuing to support and invest in our flagship event, the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships.
“Mark shares our passion for the sport and together we are determined to elevate the sport to new heights and to create an unrivalled experience for athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and spectators at the Nationals.â€
Find out more about Mark Bates Ltd and the companyâ€s support for the Nationals in this video:
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