The Bay Area Blasters are a professional table tennis franchise based in the San Francisco Bay Area that competes in Major League Table Tennis (MLTT). Established in 2023 as one of the league's original eight teams, the Blasters compete in the West Division. The roster features four-time Olympian Lily Zhang and 2024âÂÂ25 Season 2 co-MVP Taehyun Kim.
The Bay Area Blasters were founded in 2023 for the inaugural season of MLTT. In their first season, the Blasters finished the regular season with a 12âÂÂ10 record, placing first in the West Division. The team's entry into the San Francisco market was covered by local media as part of a broader expansion of professional table tennis in the United States.
Coached by Tim Wang, the Blasters finished the regular season with a 10âÂÂ8 record, securing second place in the West Division. In the 2024âÂÂ25 postseason, the team finished third overall after defeating the Carolina Gold Rush in the bronze medal match.
The Blasters hosted the opening matches of Season 3 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in September 2025. As of February 2026, the team held the third seed in the West Division following a series of matches in Pleasanton, California.
The Bay Area Blasters utilize a branding theme centered on "explosive power" and "West Coast flair." The team's primary colors are **navy**, **maroon red**, and **white**, with official apparel often featuring dynamic gradient graphics and "Blast off!" slogans. The franchise uses the marketing tagline "Play Loud. Play Fast." to describe its competitive style and atmosphere.
<small>*Current standings as of March 2026.</small>
The roster includes international professionals and American players. The team competes in the MLTT format consisting of singles, doubles, and the Golden Game.
Tim Wang is a two-time U.S. Olympian (2012, 2016) and a three-time U.S. National Champion in men's singles (2010, 2012, 2013). He was appointed head coach prior to the start of Season 2.