We love a game of table tennis, it's such a fun way to bond with your family and friends. And if you have the extra space in a garden or courtyard, setting up a table tennis table would be excellent entertainment all around.
It's brilliant for all ages, whether you have kids, teenagers or are playing against other adults; it's fun for the whole family. Not only can anyone pick up a table tennis bat and give it a go, but it can also get pretty competitive, which is probably why it's such a popular sport.
When it comes to it, table tennis requires you to have a brilliant ping-pong table. And, as we know in the UK, rain is more of a common occurrence than sunshine, so you're going to need a weather-resistant table.
We've done the hard work for you and searched the market for the best outdoor table tennis tables. We've included a variety of products, from foldable ones to firm ones, and even some budget-friendly ones, too. There's plenty to choose from.
The best outdoor table tennis tables:
Editor's pick
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Completely weatherproof, featuring an anti-glare top coating, the Cornilleau is one of the best outdoor table tennis tables on offer. It's straightforward to set up and has a fixed steel net, corner protectors, two bat holders and a ball dispenser.
Best value for money
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The Global Gizmos 9ft table tennis table is definitely the best value for money ping pong table, coming with a net, posts, two paddles, and three ping pong balls. The nine-foot table is also easy to store, as it separates into two halves and can be folded away.
Best table tennis table as a hobby
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Looking to play purely as a hobby or just for fun? This table from JOOLA may just be the one for you. The table has plenty of spring, so it's excellent for beginners, and the aluminium plastic surface makes it easy to play on. JOOLA itself is a reputable company, having previously sponsored some of the biggest tournaments, including the US Open and the Olympics.
Best for weather-resistant
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High-quality and affordable, this Cornilleau table is an all-around brilliant product. The alloy is corrosion-resistant, so no matter the weather you can rest assured the table won't get ruined. It's easy to set up, but the bats and balls aren't included, so you would have to purchase these separately.
Best budget table tennis table
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If you're on a strict budget and are looking for an affordable table tennis table, this may just be the one for you. It's a decent size, measuring six feet long, and it folds away easily, so you can quickly install it wherever or whenever you want.
Best firm outdoor table tennis table
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If you don't want a foldable table or prefer something sturdy and more permanent, then let us introduce to you the Butterfly Park Outdoor Table Tennis Table. It meets ITTF standards, has a ten-year guarantee, is weatherproof, and the net and post set is included. It's got everything you want from table tennis and more.
Best for intermediates
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If table tennis is more of a sport than a hobby for you, you'll need an easily moveable and excellent quality table tennis table. This product has height adjusters on every leg to ensure an even playing surface, a double locking system to ensure the table stays in place and comes with a clip net and post set.