The short version
- The Japan Sumo Association points foreign fans to Ticket Oosumo English (sumo.pia.jp/en), run by PIA.
- Next Tokyo tournament: January 2027 basho, 10–24 Jan 2027, Ryogoku Kokugikan. Advance tickets go on sale 5 Dec 2026; the ranking (banzuke) is announced 21 Dec 2026.
- Demand is high: Ticket Oosumo English says every day of the November 2026 (Fukuoka) tournament was sold out, with no same-day tickets.
- The Osaka tournament is in March (14–28 Mar 2027, EDION Arena Osaka) — outside our current window.
Seats and prices
Per the official guide: masu-seki (floor box seats for four) cost roughly ¥34,000–¥42,000 per box for the B/C grades, and chair seats roughly ¥3,500–¥5,500 each for the B/C grades; weekends and holidays cost more. Prices vary by venue and a handling fee applies.
How the English site worked last January
For the January 2026 tournament, Ticket Oosumo English was credit card only, charged a ¥2,000 service fee per ticket, and tickets could only be printed at a 7-Eleven in Japan. Bought tickets could not be changed or refunded. Doors opened at 8:45 on most days; bouts run from morning to about 6 p.m., and one re-entry was allowed (back by 17:00). Expect similar rules for 2027, but check the site.
Resale warning
The organiser prohibits unauthorised resale and transfer, and may refuse entry to tickets bought for resale or unauthorised tour packages.
Upcoming in Tokyo & Osaka
15 Grand Sumo (honbasho) days listed for Sun 1 Nov 2026 – Sun 31 Jan 2027. See them for your dates →
Sources
- Japan Sumo Association – Grand Tournament schedule (dates, sale dates)
- Japan Sumo Association – How to buy (seat types, prices)
- Ticket Oosumo English – home (Nov 2026 sold out; 2027 schedule)
- Ticket Oosumo English – January tournament page (Jan 2026 rules)
Facts checked on 2026-10-27. Rules change; the official page always wins.