Sumo Event Schedule/Calendar
- There will be sumo special events in Tokyo in February, May, and October!
- Tickets are on sale now for the January tournament in Tokyo, from January 12th to 26th!
- We are now accepting pre-orders for the March tournament in Osaka, from March 9th to 23rd! Tickets go on sale on February 8th!
January 2025
The Hatsu Basho
Date
January 12th-26th
Pre-Orders Begin
late-August
Tickets On Sale
December 7th
September 2025
The Aki Basho
Date
September 14th-28th
Pre-Orders Begin
early-May
Tickets On Sale
August 9th
November 2025
The Kyushu Basho
Date
November 9th-23rd
Pre-Orders Begin
mid-August
Tickets On Sale
September 20th
January 2026
The Hatsu Basho
Date
January 11th-25th
Pre-Orders Begin
late-August
Tickets On Sale
December 6th
September 2026
The Aki Basho
Date
September 13th-27th
Pre-Orders Begin
early-May
Tickets On Sale
August 8th
November 2026
The Kyushu Basho
Date
November 8th-22nd
Pre-Orders Begin
mid-August
Tickets On Sale
September 19th
A pre-order is when you make an order and complete payment before ticket sales begin. If you pre-order, we will buy your tickets as soon as sales open. Read more about pre-orders!
If the tournament you want is already open for pre-orders, use the Shop button to make your order. If it's not open yet, use the Register Now button to be notified when we open.
January 9th - Tokyo
Visit a sumo stable to watch their daily practice. This is a special opportunity to get a close-up look at sumo! Reserve your space now!
February 1st - Tokyo
Retirement ceremony for a wrestler at the main sumo arena. The schedule includes matches for the top 2 divisions and the ceremonial hair-cutting of the retiring wrestler, completing the retirement process. Order tickets now!
February 8th - Tokyo
A charity event at the main sumo arena. Program features sumo matches and various performances. Order tickets now!
February 9th - Tokyo
A 1-day single-elimination tournament for the top 2 divisions. Order tickets now!
May 31st - Tokyo
Retirement ceremony for a wrestler at the main sumo arena. The schedule includes matches for the top 2 divisions and the ceremonial hair-cutting of the retiring wrestler, completing the retirement process. Order tickets now!
October 5th - Tokyo
Retirement ceremony for a wrestler at the main sumo arena. The schedule includes matches for the top 2 divisions and the ceremonial hair-cutting of the retiring wrestler, completing the retirement process. Please contact us for ticket information!
Watch this page for more special events to be added! There are usually special events every January, February, April, August, October, and December! (other months are also possible)