Below is a list of sumo events in North America as well as selected events outside of North America. If you would like to add an event to this list, please contact us at NorthAmericanSumo@Gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to also check out USA Sumo’s events page.
Upcoming Events
2020
November 8-22 – Fukuoka, Japan – Kyushu Basho
- One of the six primary Japanese sumo tournaments.
September 13-27 – Tokyo, Japan – Autumn Basho
- One of the six primary Japanese sumo tournaments.
September 12 – San Antonio, TX – 10th Lone Star Tournament
- Sumo tournament hosted by Tom Zabel.
July 5-19 – Nagoya, Japan – Nagoya Basho
- One of the six primary Japanese sumo tournaments.
May 10-24 – Tokyo, Japan – Summer Basho
- One of the six primary Japanese sumo tournaments.
May 1-2 – Saltlake City, UT – FitCon Sumo Cup
- Sumo tournament hosted by Kelly Gneiting
April 25 – Long Beach, CA – 20th U.S. Sumo Open
- One of the two primary North American sumo events a year.
March 8-22 – Osaka, Japan – Spring Basho
- One of the six primary Japanese sumo tournaments.
March 7 – Limerick, PA – U.S. Nationals & World Team Trials
- One of the two primary North American sumo events a year.
Past Events
2020
February 8 -San Antonio, TX – 14th Texas Classic
- Sumo tournament hoested by Tom Zabel
February 8 – Royersford, PA – PHILA Sumo Association
- Sumo tournament hosted by Shawn Jackson
January 12-26 – Tokyo, Japan – New Year Basho
- One of the six primary Japanese sumo tournaments.
2019
December 27-29 – New Orleans, LA – The Big Easy 3-Day Sumo Camp
- Hosted by Welcome Mat Sumo NOLA Gym. Camp covering basics to advanced skills.
November 16 – San Antonio, TX – Texas Fall Tournament
- One of two regular sumo tournaments hosted by Tom Zabel.
November 10-24 – Fukuoka, Japan – Kyushu Basho
- One of the six primary Japanese sumo tournaments.
October 12-13 – Japan – World Sumo Championships
- The biggest event in the world for amateur sumo! More info here: http://www.ifs-sumo.org/index.html
September 21 – Duluth, GA – Georgia Sumo Open
- Sumo tournament hosted by Eric Griffen.
September 8-22 – Tokyo, Japan – Autumn Basho
- One of the six primary Japanese sumo tournaments.
August 23-24 – New Orleans – Dirty South Sumo Tournament: Part Duex
- Check out our page on the event! https://northamericansumo.com/2019/08/22/dirty-south-sumo-tournament-part-duex/
August 1-4 – Hollister, CA – Golden Bear Sumo Camp
- Sumo Camp hosted by Roy Sims.
July 7-21 – Nagoya, Japan – Nagoya Basho
- One of the six primary Japanese sumo tournaments.
July 13th – New Orleans, LA – 1st Sumo in the Dirty South Tournament
- Sumo wrestling tournament at Welcome Mat Sumo NOLA Gym.
- Open mat day on July 14th
July 12th – New Orleans, LA – The Big Easy 1-Day Sumo Clinic
- Clinic on wrestling skills at Welcome Mat Sumo NOLA Gym.
May 25-26 – Madison, NJ – Northeast Sumo Camp 2019
- A new sumo camp hosted by one of the best sumo wrestlers in America: Ed Suczewski. More information can be found by clicking here!
May 18 – San Antonio, TX – 13th Texas Classic Sumo Tournament
- One of two regular sumo tournaments hosted by Tom Zabel.
May 12-26 – Tokyo, Japan – Summer Basho
- One of the six primary Japanese sumo tournaments.
May 4 – LaPlace, LA – Beer and Sumo
- Sumo event for both spectators and competitors. No experience necessary to hop on the mat! Information can be found by clicking here.
April 12 & 13 – Salt Lake City, UT – Fitcon2019 Sumo World Cup
- Multiple day sumo competition including three weight classes. Sponsored by the United States Sumo Federation. Read our recap of the event here!
April 12 – Salt Lake City, UT – Welcome Mat Seminar
- Seminar on sumo wrestling basics – Winning in the Dohyo.
April 6 – New Orleans, LA – Sumo Demonstration at NOLA Disability Pride Festival
- Public demonstration in the Big Easy
March 23 – Long Beach, CA – 19th Annual US Sumo Open
- The premier sumo event in North America. Official link is: https://www.usasumo.com/us-sumo-open/2019-us-sumo-open/
March 15-16 – New Orleans, LA – Official USSF Referee Training Clinic
- Welcome Mat Sumo NOLA is hosting a referee training clinic with certified ref, Matt Davis. Click here for more information.
March 10-24 – Osaka, Japan – Spring Basho
- One of the six primary Japanese sumo tournaments.
February 9 – Kansas City, MO – US Sumo Nationals 2019
- One of the two primary North American sumo events a year. Check out our preview of the event!
February 8 – Kansas City, MO – Welcome Mat Seminar
- Seminar on growing a sumo club in the United States.
January 26 – San Francisco, CA – Basho Viewing Party
- Viewing party from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM for the end of the Hatsu Basho 2019. Information can be found here.
January 13-27 – Tokyo, Japan – New Year Basho
- One of the six primary Japanese sumo tournaments.
January 16 – Portland, OR – Basho Viewing Party
- Viewing party for first three days of basho highlights at Olympia Provisions on Division. Starts at 7:00 PM. Information can be found here.
2018
December 28-30 – New Orleans, LA – 3 Day Sumo Training Camp
- Hosted by Welcome Mat Sumo. Camp covering basics to advanced skills. Cost is $50 per participant. Check out our post previewing this event! And check out our recap of the event!
December 14 – St. Louis, MO – SUMO+SAKE
- Sumo demonstration organized by Andrew Freund.
December 9 – Philadelphia, PA – SUMO+SAKE
- Sumo demonstration organized by Andrew Freund.
December 2 – Portland, OR – SUMO+SAKE
- Sumo demonstration organized by Andrew Freund.
November 11-25 – Fukuoka, Japan – Kyushu Basho
- One of the six primary Japanese sumo tournaments.
October 13 – San Antonio, TX – Lone Star Sumo 12th Annual Texas Classic Tournament
- Click here for our write-up of the Lone Star Sumo 12th Annual Texas Classic Tournament and click here for gifs of the matches.
September 15-16 – San Francisco, CA – Sumo Exhibitions at the Japan Center Malls
- Sumo champions perform for 50th anniversary of the Japan Center Malls.
September 15 – Atlanta, GA – Georgia Sumo Open
September 9-23 – Tokyo, Japan – Autumn Basho
- One of the six primary Japanese sumo tournaments.
August 25 – Burbank, CA – Dragonfest 2018
- Sumo demonstration in California.
August 3-5 – Lisle, IL – Sumo Demonstrations at the Morton Arboretum
- Sumo champions perform for the 5th time in Destination Asia at the Morton Arboretum.
July 8-22 – Nagoya, Japan – Nagoya Basho
- One of the six primary Japanese sumo tournaments.
June 8 – Grand Rapids, MI – Sumo at the Grand Rapids Asian Pacific Festival
- Sumo champions will have a feature performance on Friday night, followed by photo opps on Saturday morning.
June 7 – Grand Rapids, MI – Sumo Joins the “Minor Leagues”
- Sumo champions will perform at the West Michigan Whitecaps baseball game.
May 19 – San Antonio, TX – 8th Lone Star Fiesta at APIC Festival
- Few details provided about the event.
May 13-27 – Tokyo, Japan – Summer Basho
- One of the six primary Japanese sumo tournaments.
May 12 – Long Beach, CA – 18th Annual US Sumo Open
- The premier sumo event in North America. Official link is: https://www.usasumo.com/us-sumo-open/2018-us-sumo-open/
April 7 – San Antonio, TX – Tejada History Faire
- Sumo demonstration in Texas.
March 11-25 – Osaka, Japan – Spring Basho
- One of the six primary Japanese sumo tournaments.
February 24 – St. Joseph, MO – 2018 US Nationals Sumo Championships
- United States national tournament. Sponsored by the United States Sumo Federation.
January 14-28 – Tokyo, Japan – New Year Basho
- One of the six primary Japanese sumo tournaments.
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