UTT 2026: UP Prometheans replaces Chennai franchise, joins lineup for Season 7
UP Prometheans has replaced Stanley’s Chennai Lions and joined the lineup for Season 7 of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), the league announced on Tuesday.
UP Prometheans is owned by entrepreneur and BITS Pilani alumnus Mukesh Sharma. The side will also compete in Dream UTT Juniors, a grassroots initiative by the Dream Sports Foundation in collaboration with UTT.
The update regarding the inclusion of the Uttar Pradesh franchise comes less than a week after UTT released a statement saying that Jaipur Patriots, last season’s runner-up, would no longer be a part of the league due to repeated non-compliance with the terms of the executed franchise agreement and persistent payment defaults.
Commenting on the announcement, Ekansh Gupta, UTT CEO, said: “We are pleased to see UTT’s footprint extend into Uttar Pradesh with UP Prometheans coming on board. As India’s largest state, UP holds immense potential for sport, and this addition strengthens our ambition of building a league that truly represents the country. With growing interest from stakeholders who share our vision, UTT continues to evolve both on and off the table.”
Speaking on the occasion, Sharma said, “I’m excited to be part of Ultimate Table Tennis, which has already set a strong benchmark over the past seasons. With UP Prometheans, we look forward to raising the bar further and building a team that reflects our commitment to excellence and high-performance sport. This is another step towards strengthening India’s journey to the Olympic podium.”
Season 7, set to be held in Goa in July, will feature seven teams — reigning champion U Mumba, Ahmedabad SG Pipers, Dabang Delhi T.T.C., Dempo Goa Challengers, Kolkata Thunder Blades, PBG Pune Jaguars and UP Prometheans — competing in a single round-robin format, where each team will face every other team once in the league phase. The total number of ties will increase to 24, up from 23 for the last two seasons.
UTT Season 7 will be streamed live on JioHotstar and broadcast on the Star Sports network.
Published on Mar 31, 2026