UTT Final 2026: Unbeaten Dempo Goa set to challenge U Mumba for Crown - Preview, Squads, Matchups, Live Streaming

The Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 reaches its climax tonight with a blockbuster grand final between hosts and league-stage history-makers Dempo Goa Challengers and defending champions U Mumba TT at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium.

This is a rematch of the Season 7 opener, which Goa won comprehensively 10-5, and pits the first team in UTT history to complete the league phase unbeaten against the side that claimed the title in 2025.

UTT Final 2026: Dempo Goa Challengers vs U Mumba TT

Dempo Goa Challengers finished the league stage atop the standings with 56 points from six ties, remaining undefeated throughout. They defeated every opponent, including a dominant 10-5 win over U Mumba on opening night and a 10-5 victory over UP Prometheans to seal their historic unbeaten run. In the first semi-final on July 24, they crushed Dabang Delhi TTC 8-2. Spanish Olympian Alvaro Robles was flawless in singles and mixed doubles, while teenager Abhinandh PB sealed the win with a composed performance against Delhi captain G. Sathiyan.

U Mumba TT, the defending champions, finished third in the league with 48 points. They advanced by defeating HVR Kolkata Thunder Blades 8-3 in the second semi-final on July 25. World No. 40 Manush Shah orchestrated the win, dominating mixed doubles with Anna Hursey and then defeating Ankur Bhattacharjee in singles. The side had earlier shown resilience with several tight victories, including an 8-7 Golden Point thriller against Dabang Delhi.

Squads

Dempo Goa Challengers

• Bernadette Szocs (Romania) – highest auction buy at ₹40 lakh; consistent match-winner and 2025 MVP influence
• Alvaro Robles (Spain) – Olympian and key singles/mixed doubles performer
• Syndrela Das (India) – teenage sensation, strong in women’s singles and doubles
• Abhinandh PB (India) – breakthrough star of the season, unbeaten in key phases
• Divyansh Srivastava (India)
• Ananya Chande (India)

Coaches: Parag Agarwal (India) and Elena Timina (Foreign)

Goa fielded one of the youngest squads in the league, blending elite foreign experience with exciting Indian talent.

U Mumba TT

• Manush Shah (India) – ₹37.2 lakh buy; left-handed star, excellent in singles and mixed doubles
• Anna Hursey (Wales) – strong women’s singles and doubles contributor
• Lilian Bardet (France) – experienced campaigner retained from the title-winning side
• Akash Pal (India) – retained doubles specialist
• Nityashree / Nithyashree Mani (India)
• Anusha Kutumbale (India)

Coaches: Jay Modak (India) and John Murphy (Foreign) – the title-winning coaching duo retained for Season 7.

Key Performances and Match-ups to Watch

• Alvaro Robles vs Manush Shah: Robles has been near-unbeatable in key moments; Shah produced the season’s standout semi-final performance and edged Robles in the league opener’s second singles.
• Bernadette Szocs: The Romanian has been the anchor of Goa’s women’s and mixed doubles success.
• Teenage factor: Abhinandh PB and Syndrela Das have delivered under pressure for the hosts, while U Mumba’s younger players (Anusha Kutumbale, Nityashree Mani) have stepped up in decisive games.
• Mixed doubles: Both sides have strong combinations (Robles/Syndrela or Abhinandh/Szocs for Goa; Shah/Hursey for U Mumba).

Where to Watch UTT 2026 Final?

The UTT final will broadcast live on Star Sports Khel (Hindi), Star Sports Tamil 2 HD and Star Sports Tamil 3 HD. The live streaming will be available on Jio Hotstar app and website. The match is scheduled for 19:30 IST.