The middle of May sees professional sumo return to its spiritual home of Tokyo for the third professional tournament of the season.
The 15-day May tournament will be held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Hall in Tokyo in mid-to-late May.
2026 May Grand Sumo Tournament information
| Venue | Tickets available from | Sumo ranking announced |
| Kokugikan, Tokyo | Apr 4, 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 |
Check the official website for more details about the tickets and schedule.
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Getting there
Ryogoku Kokugikan is about a one-minute walk from Ryogoku Station on the Chuo-Sobu Line.
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