Major League Table Tennis is having a moment. Americas first professional table tennis league is riding an unprecedented wave of popularity, fueled in part by the cultural splash of Marty Supreme, the hit film starring Timothee Chalamet as a fictionalized version of legendary table tennis player Marty Reisman. Now, with record-breaking audience metrics and a growing roster of world-class talent, the league is looking to raise between $7.5 million and $10 million in its Series B funding round.

The numbers tell a remarkable story. Between September and December of the current season, MLTT recorded over 46 million social impressions, a staggering 2,600 percent year-over-year increase. Video views surpassed 21.5 million over the same period, up more than 480 percent from the previous season. Net social audience growth exceeded 10,000 percent, figures that would turn heads in any professional sports boardroom.

The on-court product has matched the off-court buzz. The league achieved its first sellout events in history, including a three-day run in Portland from January 9 to 11. The 2025-26 season, now in its third year of operation, features 10 professional teams competing in a team-based format, with a roster of approximately 80 players that includes 29 Olympians representing 27 different countries.

Among the seasons headline developments is the signing of Nigerian superstar Quadri Aruna, one of Africas most decorated table tennis players, who will compete in season four. Meanwhile, American star Lily Zhang made history by becoming the first woman to reach the No. 1 spot in the MLTT rankings. Zhang has also expanded her profile beyond the table, partnering with NBA All-Star Anthony Edwards on content for Amazon Prime.

The connection to Marty Supreme runs deeper than mere timing. MLTT player Nikhil Kumar acted in the film, while an MLTT commentator served as an adviser on the feature production. The movies box office success has brought casual viewers to the sport in numbers the league could not have anticipated.

Week 12 of the current season took place in Pleasanton, California, from February 13 to 15, featuring matchups between the Carolina Gold Rush, Texas Smash, Princeton Revolution, and Bay Area Blasters. The league heads next to Hollywood, Florida, for Week 13 on March 6 to 8, where the Florida Crocs will defend their home court against the Los Angeles Spinners, Carolina Gold Rush, and Princeton Revolution.

MLTT founder and commissioner Flint Lane expressed confidence in the leagues trajectory. What we are seeing this season is proof that audiences throughout the U.S. are excited about professional table tennis, Lane said.

The league has also secured new sponsorship deals with First Advantage, LifeSign, and Princeton BioMeditech, and plans to launch a wagering platform in the coming months. Its expanded global rating system, SPINDEX 2.0, now recognizes verified matches worldwide, further bridging the gap between domestic competition and the international table tennis ecosystem.

With ticket sales up more than 50 percent year-over-year and cultural relevance at an all-time high, Major League Table Tennis appears to be proving that the sport can thrive as professional entertainment in the American market. Whether the Series B funding round closes at its target could determine just how fast the league scales in the years ahead.