Florida Sumo presents the 1st Annual Big Palm Sumo Championship! This open weight event will be hosted at the Emerald Coast Jiu-jitsu in Panama City Beach on August 23rd, 2025.
USSF Sanction 11560
Sanction # 11598
Hard work meets hard impact in the ring. Come test your strength, skill, and sumo spirit in this exciting open tournament welcoming all levels of competitors. Whether you're aiming for gold or just putting in reps on the dohyo, this is where you level up.
Sanction # 11624
Sumo World Championships will be held near Bangkok, Thailand.
Must qualify to compete in this tournament. (March 29th 2025 is the US Qualifiers)
Help celebrate 20 years of Sumo Dan at the Olympia Sumo Championship.
Sumo Dan's Olympia Sumo Championship has been invited back to Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend in Las Vegas, NV, USA on October 10-11, 2025.
Sanction #11480
More info at darkcirclesumo.com
Tournament signup at SmoothComp
Sanction # 11609
Calling all Southern Sumotori! The 2025 Sumo Regional Championship of the South is set for November 15 in Nashville, TN at Shawn Hammonds Jiu Jitsu — and we’re inviting the best athletes from across the South to showcase their skill on the dohyō. Champions will be eligible for prize packages supporting their journey to the 2026 U.S. Sumo Nationals in Las Vegas. No medals — just real support for serious competitors. Early bird registration ends October 12, so secure your spot now on SmoothComp and represent the South with pride!
Sanction # 11622
Sumo Wrestling is coming back to Fitcon
August 2nd in the Fitcon Expo at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy, UT
Great Match Ups and Cash Prizes
It's also a perfect time to try sumo of you've ever wanted to try it. Awesome chance to learn and compete in an ancient sport that dates back to 23 BC.
Access to Fitcon Expo for competitors to explore the expo
Sanction #11577
Three days of growth, grit, and community!
July 11 & 12 – Two training sessions per day. Learn the fundamentals, improve your technique, and become a stronger sumo wrestler
July 13 – Team Tournament
Saturday Smashburger Sale!
Grab a burger, support the cause, and enjoy some good food with the squad.
🎉 Plus: Special events and surprises happening throughout the weekend!
💰 Donation-Based Entry
Suggested donation: $60
All proceeds go toward helping our girls compete at Worlds 🌍
Can’t donate? No problem, donations are welcome but not required.
Reach out to HonuSumo@gmail.com for more info.
Sanction #11494
Welcome back to Grand Rapids for the 4th annual Riverfront Sumo Open! Hosted alongside JAFAX at the DeVos Place Convention Center, we're looking forward to a weekend full of sumo! Along with the tournament on Saturday June 28th, we will also be hosting open training on Friday the 27th and Sunday the 29th. In addition, this year we will be hosting sumo discussion panels on Friday and Sunday as part of the convention offerings!
Sanction #11582
Raijin Sumo is holding their yearly training camp to prepare athletes for the world sumo championship and world games. It is a 3 day camp, with the 3rd day being an open weight tournament!
Sanction 11439
Honu Sumo hosts the Legion Sumo Fest in Reno Nevada on May 31st.
Sanction 11493
Join the Tennessee Sumo Association as a competitor at the 2nd Annual Sakura Cup Sumo Tournament! This indoor Sumo Tournament will be held at the Music City Fit Expo at the Nashville Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Competitors receive free entry to the largest fitness expo in the South!
Sanction Number 11436
Join New York Sumo Club for their first event, The Empire Cup!
Sanction #11487
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.
Sanction # 11245
Dallas Sumo Club’s 3rd Annual Rollertown Showdown Sumo Tournament is taking place the weekend of April 25th and 26th 2025.
COMPETITORS WILL BE DRAFTED INTO EAST & WEST TEAMS AND GO HEAD-TO-HEAD TO COMPETE FOR MORE WINS THAN LOSSES OVER THE COURSE OF 15 BOUTS.
Sanction # 11243
Join Seattle’s Rain City Sumo for their inaugural tournament the Rain City Open.
Sanction # 11220
Get ready for the US Nationals 2025, the premier qualifying event for sumo wrestlers determined to represent the United States on the international stage in Thailand, September 2025. Hosted at CTX Event Center in Austin, Texas, this event is a key opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills and earn a spot in global competition.
Qualifying tournament for 2025 Sumo World Championships
Antioch Sumo Club presents their 3rd annual Kuma Sumo Bash held in Nashville, Tennessee. This tournament is for Juniors only. Watch as the future of sumo battle to see who’s best.
Sanction # 11228
This groundbreaking event, organized by Honu Sumo Club in collaboration with the Maximum Effort Foundation, showcases the best of sumo wrestling, inviting athletes of all sizes and skill levels. Celebrate the strength, skill, and spirit of sumo with us as we bring together a diverse array of competitors in one of the most anticipated events in the sport's American journey.
Join Mighty Eagle Sumo Club for their 4th annual team tournament in San Antonio, Texas.
Sanction # 11202
Annual memberships expire December 31st, and must be renewed by January 31st to prevent a lapse in membership.
The one exception is if your first USSF membership was purshased between Sept 1 - Dec 31, 2024, then you won’t need to renew until January 2026!
Shogeki Sumo presents the 18th Annual Texas Classic in Houston Texas. This sumo tournament is openweight only and will have a maximum of 30 competitors.
More info to be announced…
Sanction # 10884
Sumo returns to the Olympia, and the Olympia returns to Las Vegas!!!
Sumo Dan's Olympia Sumo Championship has been invited back to Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend to help celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Mr. Olympia. Mr. Olympia and Sumo Dan invite you to compete.
Sanction #10932
25th Sumo World Championships will be held in Krotozyn, Poland.
Qualifying athletes from across the world will come to Poland to compete for the gold.
Join Salt City Sumo Club for it’s 2nd annual Harvest Days Sumo Open. Athletes will compete in a men’s openweight and women’s openweight round robin for glory and prizes.
Addtionally a sumo seminar will take place August 2nd with retired professional sumo wrestler Yama.
Sanction #11079
Join Grand Rapids Sumo Club for the 3rd annual Riverfront Sumo Open! Hosted alongside JAFAX at the DeVos Place Convention Center.
Friday June 21: Demo 2pm-4pm
Saturday June 22: Athletes report by 12pm (noon), tournament begins 1pm
-Men's and Women's weight classes
-Men's and Women's openweight
-Team competition
Sunday June 23: Demo 12pm-2pm
Sanction #11152
Get ready for the US Nationals 2024, the premier qualifying event for sumo wrestlers determined to represent the United States on the international stage in Poland, September 2024. Hosted at Lincoln High School in sunny San Diego, California, this event is a key opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills and earn a spot in global competition.
Join USA Sumo at one of the largest sumo events of the year.
Don’t miss the Main Event (1 pm – 4 pm). featuring top sumo talent, 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!
Sanction # 10945
Join The Chicago Sumo Club and ONE Fitness Center in Elgin as we present The Yokozuna Cup on Saturday May 4, 2024.
Help us say farewell to ONE Fitness’s current location with an action packed night of sumo. The main attraction of the night will be an open weight sumo tournament to see who wins The Yokozuna Cup & a cash prize. There will be also be boxing matches showcasing local talented boxers.
Doors open at 6pm, and the matches start at 7pm. Tickets are $20 for attendees. Come out to celebrate ONE Fitness’s last days at Tyler Plaza! We expect that food will be available for purchase inside. We currently have a dozen sumotori from Chicago and other states signed up to compete!
Contact Chicago Sumo Club on Instagram or Facebook for more information.
Sanction #11124
Dallas Sumo Club’s 2nd Annual Rollertown Showdown Sumo Tournament is taking place the weekend of April 12/13th, 2024
COMPETITORS WILL BE DRAFTED INTO EAST & WEST TEAMS AND GO HEAD-TO-HEAD TO COMPETE FOR MORE WINS THAN LOSSES OVER THE COURSE OF 15 BOUTS.
Sanction # 10917
Tennessee Sumo Association will be hosting our first tournament on April 6th, 2024. The Sakura Cup will be held at Music City Muscle Gym as part of the Japan Week festivities, which lead up to the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival.
Sanction # 10908
Join Honu Sumo club at their 2nd annual SoCal Open.
Sanction # 10892
The Mighty Eagle Team Tournament is a 3 vs 3 competition. Bring the best wrestlers from your club, state or friends to compete and find out who’s best.
No one to come with? Come anyway to compete in openweight and possibly get picked up by team needing members.
Sanction # 10790
Calling all junior sumo wrestlers! Antioch Sumo Club will be holding their second annual Kuma Sumo Bash!
Please note this tournament is only open to individuals age 13-18 years old.
Sanction # 10936
17th Annual Texas Classic Sumo Tournament
Tournament Day: December 17th (Sunday)
Event Address: 2032 Karbach Street, Houston, Texas 77092
Presented by: Shogeki Sumo
Hosted by: Otaku Food Festival at Karbach Brewing Company
Contact: For Questions or Concerns, Contact Nicholas Ton of Shogeki Sumo at:
Phone: (713) 208-0314
Email: Shogekisumo@gmail.com
Tournament Details:
IMPORTANT: You must be a current USSF member at the time of applying (provide a picture of your USSF membership receipt).
Eligibility: Men and Women Seniors only (18 years old and up).
Weight Classes: Open-weight only, no weight classes.
Registration Fees:
Pre-Registration Price: $20
Late Registration Price: $30
Deadline for Pre-Registration: December 11th, 2023 (12/11/2023)
Sanction # 10904
