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Over the past few years, niche sports and lesser-known competitions have evolved from “nice-to-have” content into essential revenue drivers for sportsbooks. In an increasingly crowded market, the power of these events lies in delivering the consistency, high-frequency betting opportunities, and engagement touchpoints that help sportsbooks maximize lifetime value and sustain activity beyond the major season peaks.
Among all emerging niches, there’s one sport that has quietly become one of the most profitable and reliable verticals for sportsbooks worldwide: table tennis.
There are several reasons why table tennis stands out, even when compared with other strong niche verticals. First, it’s the unique combination of volume, availability, and betting behavior that operators can’t ignore. Unlike many traditional sports that cluster around seasonal peaks, table tennis operates around the clock, with leagues and competitions staged across multiple time zones and distributed evenly throughout the year.
This 24/7 calendar enables sportsbooks to maintain minimal gaps in their live offerings and sustain a steady flow of betting opportunities. This year alone, LSports processed over 800,000 table tennis fixtures—a figure that lags behind only one sport: football. Combined with short match durations, this extraordinary fixture volume enables fast cycles, encouraging bettors to reinvest their winnings quickly and fueling repeat engagement.
This surge in activity isn’t theoretical. It’s backed by clear demand. With a consistently high settlement ratio and a wide variety of betting markets—over 70 in LSports—table tennis fixture consumption increased by 27% year-over-year in Q1 2025, making it the second most-requested sport by operators (source: LSports’ recent quarterly report).
The five major table tennis competitions, including the Setka Cup and Masters League, are betting powerhouses. Accounting for 70% of the sport’s offering, they recorded a combined total of 3.5 million orders in Q1 2025. This astonishing number further proves their value in creating an engaging betting experience that consistently drives turnover.
Early data from the current quarter indicate no signs of slowing down, with table tennis again ranking second in fixture consumption, trailing only football, the king of sports betting, and surpassing both basketball and tennis.
As betting operators seek sustainable ways to grow turnover beyond peak league seasons, table tennis has emerged as a hidden powerhouse with proven numbers behind it. Its combination of unmatched fixture volume, reliable data, and rising popularity makes it a must-have vertical in any comprehensive sportsbook strategy.
If your trading and content teams still see table tennis as an optional add-on, it may be time to rethink its role in your offering.
