| 2019 European Table Tennis Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | 3–8 September 2019 |
| Location | Nantes, France |
| Venue | Salle Sportive Métropolitaine |
The 2019 European Table Tennis Championships were held in Nantes, France from 3–8 September 2019. The venue for the competition was Salle Sportive Métropolitaine. The competition featured team events for men and women, with the winning teams qualifying for the 2019 ITTF Team World Cup. [1] [2]
Two team events were contested. [3]
| Group phase | |
| Rounds in Main Draw | |
| Finals |
| Date | 3 September | 4 September | 5 September | 6 September | 7 September | 8 September |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's team | GS | GS | GS | QF | SF | F |
| Women's team | GS | GS | GS | QF | SF | F |
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