Is table tennis having a moment? Try it for yourself in Lexington

Move aside pickleball, there’s a new racket sport in town.

A table tennis tale is in the foreground, with a purple neon sign that says 'BOURBON' on the wall behind it. There are two long leather couches, and fake deer heads on the wall.

Ping pong never looked so cool. | Photo via District 7 Social

The nation’s collective interest in table tennis exists in a strange time loop: once every four years, as the Summer Olympic Games roll around, interest in the sport spikes.

Now, with the success of “Marty Supreme,” the game is gaining attention again — no Summer Games required. If you want to get ahead of the curve, grab a paddle and head to one of these local spots:

  • The best part of a new hobby? Community. That’s what awaits at the Lexington Table Tennis Club. Members meet three times per week, and the first session is free.
  • Once you’ve made a few friends, bring them to District 7 Social. Open until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights, this spot has ping pong fun, and food + drink options to boot.
  • The City of Lexington has a table in the game room at Dunbar Community Center. Heads up: You might want to call ahead first to make sure it’s available.

Did we miss your favorite place to play table tennis? Let us know.

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