24th Annual
MAY 11, 2024
WALTER PYRAMID@CSULB
US SUMO OPEN – 24th Annual
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Walter Pyramid @ Cal State Long Beach
Tickets on sale Now!
11 am Doors Open for Prelim Rounds
1 pm Opening Ceremony & Main Event
4 pm Awards Ceremony
For 24 years straight, the largest sumo tournament in North America.
The saga continues! Please enjoy live action and excitement of 150 back-to-back matches in one afternoon! The US Sumo Open, top annual sumo event in North America, is back for year #24! Don’t miss this HUGE once-a-year opportunity, among 5,000 fans, to cheer on 60 international sumo wrestles from 10 countries. Sumo Champions will crash, as the drama continuous in 2024… be a part of sumo history!
For two years, Mongolian newcomer Mendee (former World Champion) has gone undefeated, with a 27-0 cumulative record! Can he keep the streak alive?!
HIGHLIGHTS
- Special Guest: Sumo legend, former “ICHINOJO” will attend.
- FIVE (5) World Sumo Champions expected to compete — among a field of 60!
- Don’t miss the Main Event (1 pm – 4 pm). featuring top sumo wrestlers, and the Openweight class competition where skill and strategy can overcome size!
- Prelim matches begin at 11 am, qualifying for the main event.
- Catch 5 hours of non-stop sumo matches!
- Top Sumo Champions expected from: Mongolia, Russia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Poland, Norway, New Zealand, India, Egypt, Brazil, Venezuela, Canada, and USA!
- Savor real Japanese food and beverages, while you watch the competition!
- Enjoy Japanese Taiko drumming.
- The venue has the largest Jumbotron (among all universities) in the United States! Catch instant replays and slow-mo.
TICKETS
If you did NOT get an e-mail with your tickets, please check your SPAM folder. You can also call the Ticket Office at (562) 985-4949, with any questions. They can re-send your tickets, too.
FLOOR SEATS
BLEACHER LEVEL GA SEATS
NOTES:
- Group discounts (20+ people) – contact us for details.
- Young children on laps only allowed in Bleacher sections, not in Ringside and VIP Floor. Thank you.
- CSULB student discounts with ID are available, please contact box office. (ONLY in upper GA sections)
- Nominal surcharges may apply for most tickets sales.
- No Pro-grade cameras allowed. Attendees may shoot video or photos for personal use only. (not for posting or broadcast)
- Cal State Long Beach “Clear Bag” policy.
PRE-ORDER YOUR GOURMET JAPANESE BENTO
Enjoy a delicious meal while watching sumo! Order now, as they will sell out on the tournament day.
OFFICIAL HOTEL
Hotel Current
5325 CA-1, Long Beach, CA 90804
Just 1.4 miles from the Pyramid, this top-notch lodging includes luxury accommodations, refrigerator, microwave, laundry facilities, swimming pool, and much more. Great location for both athletes and fans!
BOOK YOUR ROOM today, or call 562-597-1341 and give code: 050924US to get the discounted US SUMO OPEN rate of only $159 per night (plus tax). Book ASAP, as room block availability is limited.
SPONSORS
US SUMO OPEN BACKGROUND
As the largest and longest-running, annual sumo competition worldwide, outside of Japan, the US Sumo Open has been the first to bring Pro Sumo Grand Champions as special guests, the first to pioneer women’s matches in American tournaments, the first to feature multiple World Sumo Champions in a single event, and the first to include former top-ranked Pro Sumo wrestlers in competition!
Since 2001, the annual US Sumo Open has been a hallmark event, setting milestones in international sumo’s growth, including multiple national TV broadcasts on Universal Sports Network. We’re proud to be pioneers in developing this ancient martial art in the United States.
The competition level is also spectacular, with over 700 international athletes who have wrestled. Most of these competitors have been National or World Sumo Champions — from 40 different countries. This is the only sumo event in North America where you can catch this caliber of international sumo, every year.