 "Ping Pong Summer" received mixed reviews from critics.Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 55% of 29 film critics have given the film a positive review, with a rating average of 5.7 out of 10.Justin Lowe in his review for "The Hollywood Reporter" praised the film, saying that "Rose-tinted as the film's perspective may be, "Ping Pong Summer" is still a lingering, entertaining glance back at an era that Americans just can't seem to get enough of, whether in music or movies."