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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament 2026

8 Nov 2026 — 22 Nov 2026

Spectators and the sumo ring inside the Kyushu tournament arena
Kyushu Basho in November 2009. A previous edition; the 2026 seating layout may differ. Photo: Simon Desmarais from Wuhan, China / Photo source · CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP; no crop or content changes.

About the event

A tournament day offers more than the final bouts: rituals, rankings and the rhythm around the ring give the sport its character. Chair seating may suit visitors unfamiliar with floor-style box seating. Read the ticket conditions before choosing.

Plan your visit

Hours & closure days
Doors: 08:45 on 8–19 Nov; 10:30 on 20–21 Nov; 10:00 on 22 Nov. Check the daily bout schedule.
Admission
Published face values include chair C at ¥2,000 weekdays / ¥2,500 weekends and holidays. Seat types differ; listed prices do not indicate availability.
Tickets & booking
SOLD OUT as checked 8 October. The Japan Sumo Association links to its official face-value resale service. Availability is not guaranteed; secure a valid ticket before travelling.
Official details & tickets ↗

Location & access