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- Date
- Sun, November 15, 2026
- City
- Fukuoka
- Venue
- Fukuoka · Fukuoka International Center
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Official annual schedule checkpoint
All six 2026 Grand Tournament windows
The Japan Sumo Association schedules six 2026 Grand Tournaments in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka. This annual hub keeps those tournament identities separate before a visitor chooses a dated ticket.
- Tokyo tournaments
- Jan 11–25 and May 10–24 at Kokugikan; Sep 13–27 at Kokugikan
- Osaka tournament
- Mar 8–22 at EDION Arena Osaka
- Nagoya tournament
- Jul 12–26 at IG Arena
- Fukuoka tournament
- Nov 8–22 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center
Use the association schedule as the source of truth for tournament dates and venues. A ticket for one tournament or date is not evidence for another; verify the exact day, venue, seat and delivery method before comparing secondary listings.
About This Performance
Why this date is unique
November 15, 2026 is Day 8, the middle Sunday, of the fifteen-day November Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center. The Nihon Sumo Kyokai schedule confirms that this tournament opens on November 8 and ends on November 22; counting the opening day as Day 1 identifies November 15 as the halfway session. This distinction matters when buying or comparing tickets because a pass for another date in the same tournament is not valid evidence for this session. Check that the ticket, order record and delivery notice all identify November 15, 2026 and Fukuoka Kokusai Center rather than showing only the wider tournament range. The official schedule also lists September 19 as the advance-ticket start and October 26 as the ranking announcement date. Those milestones help with planning, but they do not establish current inventory, a specific bout card or an entry time. No exact start time appears in the reviewed official sources or the TIXVOY session record, so this page deliberately leaves it unknown instead of copying a time from another day.
Day 8 verification context
Day 8 has a different research value from the opening day and the final day. Seven competition days will have been completed, while seven days remain after this middle Sunday, so a visitor can assess the tournament at its midpoint without confusing this ticket with the November 8 opener or November 22 finale. This page does not name wrestlers or promise matchups because the reviewed annual schedule establishes the tournament dates and venue, not a final Day 8 bout order. Nearer the visit, use the Nihon Sumo Kyokai event page to recheck the current programme, notices and ticket information for the exact date. If a marketplace listing uses a generic “Kyushu Basho” title, match its date, venue and seat information to the underlying ticket before payment. Treat screenshots, old Fukuoka leaflets and another year's middle Sunday as background only. The source review was completed on July 11, 2026, and the unknown start time must remain visibly unresolved until an official 2026 notice supplies it.
Arrival and ticket checklist
For arrival planning, use the association's official access page rather than a copied map. It identifies Fukuoka Kokusai Center at 2-2 Chikkohonmachi, Hakata-ku. From Hakata, the page lists Nishitetsu bus 88 toward Chuo Futo for International Conference Center/Sunpalace-mae and bus 99 toward Hakata Futo for International Center/Sunpalace-mae. From Tenjin, it lists bus 80 for International Center/Sunpalace-mae, buses 90 or 25 for nearby Hakata Futo Iriguchi, and bus 25 for Ishijōmachi. Because November 15 is a Sunday and the exact session start time is not yet verified, leave a travel buffer but do not invent a doors-open deadline. Before departure, perform a four-part ticket check: exact date November 15, venue Fukuoka Kokusai Center, seat/category information, and the current delivery or display method shown by the issuer. Then revisit the official tournament page for updated notices. A ticket title that only says “November Tournament” is insufficient on its own; the dated ticket evidence must match Day 8.
Official sources reviewed
- Nihon Sumo Kyokai — 2026 Grand Tournament Schedule — verified 2026-07-11
- 日本相撲協会 — 令和八年十一月場所観戦案内 — verified 2026-07-11
- 日本相撲協会 — 令和八年十一月場所会場アクセス — verified 2026-07-11
Sumo seating guide
How to read sumo seat types
Sumo seating is different from a concert layout. Read distance from the dohyo first, then seat type, then direction: front, opposite front, east or west. This guide is based on public seat information from the Japan Sumo Association and Ticket Oosumo.
Front
Opposite
East
West
Chair
Masu
Tamari
Dohyo
Tamari seat
Closest to the dohyo and often called sunakaburi. The official guide describes it as one person sitting on one cushion around the ring.
The Tokyo tournament guide says tamari seats are for ages 16 and over and include safety restrictions. Check organizer and listing rules before buying.
Masu box seat
First-floor box-style seating. The official Tokyo guide describes one masu as about 1.3 meters square, surrounded by metal pipes and fitted with cushions. S/A/B/C usually reflect row distance from the dohyo.
Listings may say 1-person, 2-person or 4-person masu. Confirm whether the listing sells the whole box or only part of the capacity.
Chair seat
Second-floor arena-style seating. The official Tokyo guide places chair S/A/B/C/D in different row ranges.
A good choice for first-time visitors, comfort, and clearer budget control. Listings often combine SS/S/A/B/C/D with front, opposite-front, east or west.
Special seats
Some listings may mention lounge chair seats, pair seats, box chair seats or table chair seats.
These depend on the venue, session or ticket notes. Follow the listing text and organizer rules.
Wheelchair seat
Accessible seating. The official guide says wheelchair users should purchase dedicated wheelchair seats, not watch from masu seats while staying in a wheelchair.
Confirm ticket type, companion rules, entrance route and delivery method before buying.
Front
The official guide describes front-side seats as the same direction as the TV broadcast view.
Opposite front
The opposite-front side faces the reverse direction from the TV view, where you see the gyoji from behind.
East / West
East and west seats sit behind the east-side or west-side wrestlers. Listings may use 東, 西 or block names.
Sources: Japan Sumo Association seat guideTicket Oosumo seat information
Seating Sections
These are the seating sections recorded for this show. When browsing resale listings, check the section, delivery method and entry rules together.
- Tamari (Ringside)
- Box S (4-person)
- Box A (4-person)
- Box B (4-person)
- Box C (4-person)
- Relaxed 2-person Box C
- Table Pair Seat
- Chair S
- Chair A
- Chair B
- Chair C
- Wheelchair Accessible
Venue Info
Fukuoka International Center
2-2 Chikko-honmachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0021, Japan
Capacity: 10,000
Fukuoka International Center is situated in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, near Hakata Port, serving as a key multi-purpose venue in the Kyushu region. Opened in 1981 and operated by the Fukuoka Convention Center Foundation, the facility primarily functions as a convention center. Its main hall has a capacity of approximately 10,000 people, adaptable for concerts, exhibitions, and cultural events. The space can be configured with either seated or standing areas depending on the event. The venue's professional audio system and stage specifications cater to mid-to-large-scale performances. Given its central location and comprehensive facilities, it has hosted numerous notable domestic and international artists, establishing itself as a major hub for large-scale live entertainment in Fukuoka.
Getting There
- Use public transport as the default and confirm event-day entrance notices before departure.