2026 Grand Sumo Autumn Tour – Osaka Maishima Tournament

The Osaka Maishima Grand Sumo Tournament will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026!

Your S-seat viewing ticket is secured, giving you the chance to see popular sumo wrestlers up close. Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience exciting activities and performances that you cannot see during regular Grand Sumo tournaments!

Event Schedule

09:00 – Venue opens

09:00–10:00 – Commemorative handshake event with 4 sumo wrestlers* 09:00–11:00 – Open practice and special activities, including practice matches between wrestlers and children 11:00–11:30 – Break 11:30 – Lower-division bouts, including Shokkiri, Sumo Jinku, and taiko drum performances 13:10 – Makuuchi & Yokozuna ring-entering ceremony, commemorative ceremony and prize drawing 13:30 – Makuuchi bouts 14:30 – Bow-twirling ceremony and end of the event

• The names of the wrestlers participating in the handshake event will be announced at the venue on the morning of the event. Please be considerate of the wrestlers. Participation cannot be guaranteed for everyone, and the handshake event may be cancelled.

The schedule is approximate and may be subject to change.

About the Participating Wrestlers

Some Makuuchi and Juryo-division wrestlers from the September 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament rankings will participate.

Please note that wrestlers may be absent due to injury, illness, or other circumstances.

Open Practice

In principle, all wrestlers participating in the regional tour will take part in the open practice. However, some wrestlers may not participate due to injury or health conditions.

Unlike regular practice, which is usually held within each stable or group, regional tours bring together wrestlers from different stables and groups to train seriously in preparation for upcoming tournaments.

This open practice is one of the highlights of the regional tour and offers a rare opportunity to watch wrestlers train seriously. It can be viewed from around 09:00 to 11:00 (scheduled).

Special Sumo Performances

Shokkiri A humorous performance that introduces prohibited sumo techniques and unusual moves in an entertaining way. Two wrestlers demonstrate and explain these techniques in a fun and easy-to-understand manner.

Sumo Jinku A traditional Japanese folk song performed during regional sumo tours. Usually, 5–7 wrestlers form a circle while one wrestler sings in the center, accompanied by rhythmic clapping and traditional calls.

Taiko Drum Performance A traditional style of sumo drum performance showcasing different rhythms and sounds. Historically, sumo drums were used for various ceremonial purposes and to signal the beginning and end of events.

Important Information

• Shoes are not allowed inside the venue. Please bring slippers or indoor footwear.
• Entry to the arena area is not permitted.
• Outside food and drinks are generally not allowed. However, bottled drinks and beverages in containers with lids, such as water bottles or thermoses, are permitted.
• Food trucks and food booths will be available in front of the venue on the day. Food and drinks purchased there, as well as the provided bento lunch, may be brought inside.
• If staggered exit procedures are implemented, please follow the venue staff’s instructions.
• Event content and schedule are subject to change without notice.

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