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Overview
Grand Sumo Tournament in Okayama City 2026
Experience the excitement of Japan’s national sport as the Grand Sumo Autumn Regional Tour comes to Okayama. This special one-day event features Japan’s top sumo wrestlers in an unforgettable showcase of competition, tradition, and culture.
Date
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Venue
Shigeto Arena Okayama
(Okayama Prefectural General Ground Gymnasium)
Shigeto Arena Okayama is conveniently located within easy reach of Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Himeji, Hiroshima, Kurashiki, and other major destinations along Japan’s Shinkansen (bullet train) network, making it an excellent day trip for visitors exploring western Japan.
Address
2-1-3 Izumi-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City,
Okayama 700-0012, Japan
Highlights
Unlike the official 15-day Grand Sumo Tournaments, this regional tour offers a unique opportunity to experience sumo in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Guests can watch morning training sessions, enjoy demonstrations of traditional techniques, witness the ceremonial ring-entering procession, and see exhibition matches featuring many of Japan’s top-ranked wrestlers before the final bouts of the day.
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Ticket Purchase Support for International Guests
If you are visiting from overseas or prefer assistance in English, please use the Google Form below to request ticket purchase support. The form is the only way to contact us regarding English-language ticket purchases. We are unable to respond to inquiries by phone or email. After submitting the form, our staff will review your request and contact you if additional information is required. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation, and we look forward to welcoming you to the tournament.
Important: Only seat categories on Upper-Floor marked with an asterisk (※) are available through the English Ticket Purchase Support service. Requests for all other seat categories cannot be accepted via the Google Form.
About the Venue
Shigeto Arena is designed for excellent sports viewing from every seating category, with each type of seat offering its own unique advantages.
Every seat offers a unique way to experience the excitement of sumo. Tamari and Box Seats place you close to the ring, where you can feel the wrestlers’ power and the atmosphere at ringside. On the other hand, many experienced fans appreciate the elevated view from the Upper-Level (2nd Floor）, which allows you to follow every movement, technique, and strategy with ease. Watching from above provides an excellent perspective of the entire ring and makes it easier to enjoy the flow of each bout. Whether you prefer the intensity of being close to the action or the panoramic view from the stands, every seat offers its own unforgettable sumo experience.
Admission Tickets: Price List
| Price | Souvenir | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tamari Seat SS | ||
| ￥20,000(incl. tax) | Official Program Commemorative Cushion |
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| Tamari Seat S | ||
| ￥17,000(incl. tax) | Official Program Commemorative Cushion |
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| Single Box Seat S | ||
| ￥14,000(incl. tax) | Official Program Commemorative Cushion |
Seven Ticket and Good Luck Promotion are the only authorized ticket providers. *Price is per person. |
| Double Box Seat S | ||
| ￥23,000(incl. tax) | Official Program Commemorative Cushion |
*One ticket admits up to two guests. |
| Rollback Seat SS | ||
| ￥12,000(incl. tax) | Official Program | Extra-spacious seating, with each seat occupying one-fourth of a five-seat bench. |
| Rollback Seat S | ||
| ￥10,000(incl. tax) | Official Program | Extra-spacious seating, with each seat occupying one-fourth of a five-seat bench. |
| Lower-Level Seat A | ||
| ￥10,000(incl. tax) | Official Program | |
| Accessible Seat SS (1st Floor) * | ||
| ￥10,000(incl. tax) | Official Program | *Price is per person. A ticket is also required for accompanying caregivers. |
| ※Upper-Level Grandstand Seat SS | ||
| ※￥10,000(incl. tax) | Official Program | |
| ※Upper-Level Grandstand Seat S | ||
| ※￥7,000(incl. tax) | Official Program | |
| ※Upper-Level Grandstand Seat A | ||
| ※￥5,000(incl. tax) | Official Program | |
| Accessible Seat (2nd Floor) * | ||
| ￥8,000(incl. tax) | Official Program | *Price is per person. A ticket is also required for accompanying caregivers. |
Seats marked with an asterisk (※) are available through the English Ticket Purchase Support service.
Important Information
- Tickets for Upper-Level (2nd Floor） seating do not permit access to the 1st Floor seating area or entrance.
- Guests with Upper-Level (2nd Floor） tickets must enter through the designated Upper-Level (2nd Floor） entrance.
- Tickets cannot be changed, canceled, or refunded due to the purchaser’s personal circumstances.
Grand Sumo Tournament in Okayama City Content
Timetable
9:00 AM〜
Doors Open – Public Practice
(This is a public morning practice unique to regional exhibitions. You can experience the live intensity and passion of the Sumo Wrestlers up close.)
Handshake and Photo Session with Popular Sumo Wrestlers
Around 11:30 AM〜
Bouts Begin for Makushita Division and Below
Shokkiri (Sumo Comedy), Sumo Jinku (Traditional Songs), Kami-yui (Hair-tying) Demonstration,
Yokozuna Tsuna-shime (Rope-tying) Demonstration, Taiko Drum Performance, etc.
Around 1:30 PM〜
Makuuchi Division Ring Entrance (Dohyo-iri)
Yokozuna Ring Entrance (Dohyo-iri)
Makuuchi Division Bouts
Yumitori-shiki (Bow-twirling Ceremony)
2:30 PM
Uchidashi (Event Concludes)
*Please note that some contents are subject to change.
*Sumo Wrestlers in the photos are for illustrative purposes only. The venue differs from the official tournament site. Additionally, participating Sumo Wrestlers may change due to circumstances.
