25th Annual
25th ANNIVERSARY
2025 US SUMO OPEN
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Walter Pyramid @ California State University Long Beach
Tickets are on sale NOW!
For 25 years straight, the largest sumo tournament in North America.
Many sumo heroes have competed in the US Sumo Open, and many have been forged there. Pro Sumo wrestlers from elite divisions and/or with divisional champion titles have won over 30 medals at the US Sumo Open, and conversely, young amateur talent who have won medals at the US Sumo Open have gone on to enter Pro Sumo, even reaching the top division!
You will enjoy 150 back-to-back matches, with 60 wrestlers from 13 countries, including many guys with World Sumo Champion titles or World sumo medals. Immerse in the full Japanese cultural experience with taiko drumming, Japanese cuisine, and drinks.
Be part of this quarter century of history, with 5,000 cheering sumo fans!
HIGHLIGHTS
- Special Guest: Japanese Pro Sumo Legend ICHINOJO will be there!
- 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, Ukraine, Russia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Norway, United Kingdom, Egypt, Venezuela, Chile, 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.
Do not miss this QUARTER-CENTURY milestone!
25th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL GUEST
Sumo Legend ICHI (former sekiwake ICHINOJO) is back again, as special guest and head judge!
- 6’4″ 540 lbs
- Pro Sumo Elite — Sekiwake (top 1%)
- Emperor’s Cup Winner (Top Award in Pro Sumo)
- Defeated 5 different “yokozuna” (Grand Champions) a total of 9 different times!
New Sumo Fans!
This fan is huge (17″ with handle), with ICHINOJO photos on both sides. ONLY for sale at his live appearances — don’t miss your chance for autographs!
TICKETS
Tickets are on sale NOW!
BLEACHER LEVEL GA SEATS
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Selling fast
- Closest Bleachers seats, for an amplified view!
- First 6 rows of Bleachers.
- GA seating: show up early, to choose best seats.
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- Elevated great view of the action.
- GA seating: show up early, to choose best seats.
NOTES:
- Group discounts (20+ people) – contact us for details.
- Children 5 and under on laps are free, and are allowed ONLY in Bleacher sections, not in Ringside and VIP Floor sections.
- 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.
- There is plenty of campus parking ($15 daily) right next to the venue.
- We reserve the right to deny admission, at our discretion. Any ticketed guests who are denied admission will receive full refunds.
25th Anniversary Merch
Don’t miss new sumo goods with custom designs, like the Sumo Cushion and Unique Sumo Fans! Limited quantity, and many items ONLY for sale at the quarter-century milestone event.
PRE-ORDER YOUR GOURMET JAPANESE BENTO
Enjoy a delicious meal while watching sumo! Order now, as they will sell out on the tournament day.
Ribeye Steak Bento, Wagyu Sirloin Steak, Roast Beef Sandwich, Sushi & Tempura Bento, Karaage & Teriyaki Bento, and Japanese Sweets!
OFFICIAL HOTEL
Hotel Current is a 5-minute drive from the venue, with heated pool, free WiFi, free parking, microwave, fridge. BOOK YOUR ROOM today for the discounted US Sumo Open rate of $159 (+tax), double-occupancy OK.
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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.