Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament 2025

Event date:
November 9, 2025 at 6:14 am
Event end:
November 23, 2025 at 6:14 am

The Final Showdown of the Year

The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament is the sixth and final honbasho (official sumo tournament) of the year, held annually in November in Fukuoka. As the last chance for sumo wrestlers to secure their rankings, this event is packed with intense battles, dramatic upsets, and an electric crowd atmosphere.

What to Expect at the Kyushu Basho 2025

Experience Japan’s 1,500-Year-Old Sport – Sumo is more than just wrestling; it’s a deeply rooted cultural tradition filled with rituals, Shinto ceremonies, and fierce competition.
All-Day Sumo Matches – Matches start in the morning with lower-ranked wrestlers and build up to the highly anticipated bouts featuring top-ranked sumo champions (Yokozuna and Ozeki) in the afternoon.
Exciting Tournament Finale – The final days of the tournament see wrestlers fighting for their rankings, leading to intense sumo showdowns.
Lively Spectator Experience – Fans throw seat cushions in excitement, cheer for their favorites, and immerse themselves in the unforgettable energy of live sumo.
Food & Attractions Nearby – Step out for a meal between matches and return for more action. Fukuoka offers incredible local cuisine, including tonkotsu ramen and fresh seafood.

How to Attend & Tips

Tickets: Available online through official sellers and at the venue. Advance booking is recommended as weekends and final days sell out quickly.
Best Seats: Ringside seats offer the most thrilling views, but cheaper arena seats still provide a fantastic experience.
Dress Code: No strict rules, but traditional sumo etiquette is respected, and visitors are encouraged to be mindful of the event’s cultural significance.
Getting There: The Fukuoka Kokusai Center is easily accessible by public transport, located near Nakasu-Kawabata Station.

Can’t Attend? Here’s How to Still Experience Sumo

NHK Live Broadcasts – Catch the matches on Japanese TV if you can’t make it to Fukuoka.
Tokyo Sumo Stables – If you’re visiting outside of tournament season, sumo training stables (heya) in Tokyo offer morning practice viewings for an up-close look at sumo training.

For the 2025 Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, box seats (Masu-Seki) generally cost between ¥34,000 and ¥42,000, while arena (chair) seats range from ¥3,500 to ¥5,500, varying by location and day of the week.

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