The Future of Ping Pong Is Coming To Bergen County

FORT LEE, NJ — Building on the success of its five New York City locations, PingPod, a 24/7 table-tennis-on-demand concept, is expanding to New Jersey, signing a lease for space at The Shops at Hudson Lights in Fort Lee, the company said.

PingPod Fort Lee will feature four pingpong tables in its 1,900-square-foot space, and will add a recreational activity to the shopping mall for people of all ages.

“Hudson Lights offers PingPod a perfect fit for our first non-urban location," co-founder David Silberman said. "PingPod’s appeal ranges from casual players looking for social play to expert players training for their next tournaments.”

Estimated to open in early 2023, the space will feature four tables that can be reserved online through the website or a smartphone app. The venue can also be a space for private parties, kids' classes and expert coaching.

Silberman launched PingPod in 2020, with partners Ernesto Ebuen, a coach / player formerly ranked No. 1 in the U.S., and Max Kogler, the former COO / CFO of Super Soccer Stars.

PingPod is a network of tech-enabled table tennis "pods" — each one a street-level retail space with one to six tables available to rent in 30-minute increments. The pods, open 24/7, also have a highlight reel system that lets players capture their greatest hits (or misses), the company said.