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Sumo Regional Championship of the South
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 #11607
Yama's Autumn Cup
Join Show Me Sumo Club for an immersive weekend of sumo, led by former professional sumo wrestler Coach Yama! This is your chance to see how your skills translate in the sumo dohyo or build on your technical sumo knowledge under Yama's watchful eye.
Sanction #11691
Appalachian Sumo Royale
The Appalachian Sumo Royale is an openweight sumo tournament and part of the Mouser Sports Festival!
Sanction # 11622
SoCal Open 2026
Hosted by Honu Sumo
The SoCal Sumo Open returns for another year of big throws and bigger energy! Athletes from across the country will meet in Southern California to test their strength, speed, and spirit on the dohyō. Whether you’re new to the sport or a returning competitor, this event is open to all levels.
📍 Location & Details:
Vista, CA. Full schedule, divisions, and registration are available on Smoothcomp:
Sanction # 11699
METT 2026
Join Mighty Eagle for their annual team tournament in San Antonio, Texas.
Sanction # 11696
More information to be announced.
US National Championships 2026
Save the date for US Nationals 2026, the premier qualifying event for sumo wrestlers determined to represent the United States on the international stage in Azerbaijan, Baku, September 2026.
WINS Tournament
Save the date! The WINS is coming back to San Antonio Texas, stayed tuned for more information on this Women’s INvitational Sumo Tournament.
Sanction #11701
Sumo In Da Swamp
Join Black Rhino Sumo for their two-day training camp in LaPlace, LA.
📍 Location:
Applied Pressure Boxing Gym & Fitness Center
501 Hemlock St, LaPlace, LA 70068
🗓 Schedule:
October 25: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
October 26: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💵 Cost: $35
Includes registration + camp T-shirt
📞 Contact:
Andre | andre.c@sbcglobal.net | (225) 623-7234
@blackrhinosumo
4th Annual Beer City
Join Grand Rapids Sumo for the 4th Annual Beer City Tournament.
Held at Jam Sports in Grand Rapids.
2025 Sumo Dan's Olympia Sumo Championship
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
2025 Sumo World Championships
Sumo World Championships will be held near Bangkok, Thailand.
Must qualify to compete in this tournament. (March 29th 2025 is the US Qualifiers)
Yama's Sumo Showdown
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
Big Palm Sumo Championship
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
Salt City Sumo Slam
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
West Coast Training Camp
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
Riverfront Sumo Open
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 Training Camp and East Coast Classic Tournament
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
Legion Sumo Fest
Honu Sumo hosts the Legion Sumo Fest in Reno Nevada on May 31st.
Sanction 11493
Sakura Cup 2025
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
Empire Cup
Join New York Sumo Club for their first event, The Empire Cup!
Sanction #11487
US SUMO OPEN 2025
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
Rollertown Showdown 2025
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
Rain City Open
Join Seattle’s Rain City Sumo for their inaugural tournament the Rain City Open.
Sanction # 11220
US National Championships 2025
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
Kuma Sumo Bash III - 2025
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
SoCal Open 2025
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.
The Mighty Eagle Team Tournament (METT) 2025
Join Mighty Eagle Sumo Club for their 4th annual team tournament in San Antonio, Texas.
Sanction # 11202
2025 USSF Qualified Member Registration Deadline
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 Texas Classic 2025
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.
Olympia Sumo Championship 2024
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
Sumo World Championships
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.
Harvest Days Sumo Open 2024
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
Riverfront Sumo Open 2024
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
2024 US National Championships
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.
US Sumo Open 2024
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