Visitors to Fukuoka City will be in for a treat as the city gears up for the annual Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament every autumn.
2025 November Grand Sumo Tournament information
| Venue | Tickets available from | Sumo ranking announced |
| Fukuoka Kokusai Center, Fukuoka | Sep 20, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 |
Check the official website for more details about the tickets and schedule.
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Report (2018)
The sixth and final professional sumo tournament of the year will feature Mongolian grand champion (yokozuna) Hakuho. Fresh off the back of his stunning tournament victory in September, Hakuho will be looking to make it back-to-back titles for the first time this year.
The successful return from injury by Japanese-born yokozuna Kisenosato, as well as the appearances of powerhouse sumo stars Takayasu and Tochinoshin and the ever dangerous yokozuna Kakuryu, will only add to the drama and tension of the event.
The 15-day tournament will be held at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center between 11th and 25th November 2018. Check the official website for ticketing information.
Getting there
Fukuoka Kokusai Center is about a 15-minute walk from Gofukumachi Station (Exit 4) on the Hakozaki Line. Buses from JR Hakata Station to the center are also available.
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