Reiwa 8 Winter Tour "Grand Sumo Nagasaki Tournament" to be held on December 3rd (Thu) at "HAPPINESS ARENA" - The first time in two years since 2024 - A day to experience the charm of Grand Sumo, from open practice to matches and interaction events -

The Nagasaki Grand Sumo Tournament Executive Committee will hold the 2026 Winter Tour "Nagasaki Grand Sumo Tournament" (Special Sponsor: Suginaga Kamaboko Co., Ltd.) on (Thu), December 3, 2026, at Nagasaki Stadium City HAPPINESS ARENA. This will be the first time the Nagasaki Grand Sumo Tournament has been held at this venue in two years, since the last event in 2024.

On the day of the event, we have planned various activities including a public training session by sumo wrestlers, a handshake session, a Q&A session, matches between lower-ranked and top-ranked wrestlers, a preliminary demonstration, sumo folk songs, drumming, the top-ranked wrestlers' ring-entering ceremony, the Yokozuna's ring-entering ceremony, and a bow-wielding ceremony.

One of the attractions of regional tours is the opportunity to see training sessions that are rarely seen at official tournaments, and to get a close look at the wrestlers' expressions. We offer a day where sumo fans, first-time spectators, and families can experience the power of sumo and the culture that has been passed down through generations up close.

 

Expanding opportunities to experience authentic culture and contributing to the vibrancy and tourism of Nagasaki.
Sumo wrestling regional tours are held throughout Japan with the aim of promoting the art of sumo, revitalizing local communities, and fostering youth development. Nagasaki Stadium City, the venue for this event, is a large-scale complex facility equipped with a stadium, arena, hotel, offices, and commercial facilities, attracting people for a variety of purposes, including not only watching sports but also dining, shopping, and accommodation. By holding the event at this facility, the aim is to encourage people to dine and shop before and after the event, explore the city, and enjoy sightseeing with overnight stays, thereby spreading the vibrancy generated at Nagasaki Stadium City throughout the city.
Furthermore, at the Nagasaki Grand Sumo Tournament, we will utilize the "Nagasaki City Subsidy for Creating Charming Living Environments" to provide preferential seating for Nagasaki citizens and free invitation seating for children under 18. This will provide citizens of all ages, from children to adults, with the opportunity to watch sumo wrestling and create an opportunity for them to experience traditional Japanese culture up close through the matches and open training sessions.

 

What is Nagasaki Stadium City?
Nagasaki Stadium City is a large-scale mixed-use complex operated by Regional Creation Nagasaki Co., Ltd., which opened on October 14, 2024. It consists of a hotel, offices, and commercial facilities, centered around the home stadium of the professional soccer club "V-Varen Nagasaki" and the home arena of the professional basketball club "Nagasaki Velca".
The venue, HAPPINESS ARENA, is the home arena of Nagasaki Velca and has approximately 6,000 seats. It is a multi-purpose arena that can accommodate a wide range of cultural and entertainment events, including sports, music concerts, Kabuki dance performances, and ice shows.

 

Three highlights of the regional tour
1. Watch the open rehearsal up close.
Opening at 9:00 AM, sumo wrestlers will hold a public training session. You can experience the tension of training up close, different from that of a match, by hearing the wrestlers' breathing and the sounds of their bodies colliding.

2. An event to interact with sumo wrestlers
A meet-and-greet with the sumo wrestlers is scheduled from 9:00 to 10:00. After the open practice session, there will also be a Q&A session with the sumo wrestlers.

3. A variety of performances to enjoy alongside the activities
In addition to bouts between lower-ranked and top-ranked wrestlers, the program will include sumo demonstrations, sumo folk songs, drumming, the top-ranked wrestlers' ring-entering ceremony, the Yokozuna's ring-entering ceremony, and the bow-wielding ceremony. Through these unique performances only available on regional tours, you can experience the diverse culture of sumo wrestling.

 

 

■Event Overview

• Name: Reiwa 8 Winter Tour Grand Sumo Tournament Nagasaki Tournament

• Date: December 3, 2026 (Thu)

• Time: Doors open at 9:00 AM, launch scheduled for 2:30 PM

Venue: HAPPINESS ARENA (inside Nagasaki Stadium City)

7-1 Saiwai Saiwai-machi Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 850-0046

Organizer: Nagasaki Grand Sumo Tournament Executive Committee
NIB Nagasaki International Television

・Sponsored by: Nagasaki Prefecture
Nagasaki City
Nagasaki Prefectural Board of Education
Nagasaki City Board of Education

Special Sponsor: Suginaga Kamaboko Co., Ltd.

 

■Schedule for the day

9:00 Doors open / Open rehearsal

9:00-10:00 Handshake event with sumo wrestlers

11:00 Public practice ends - Fun activities (Q&A session with sumo wrestlers, etc.)

Rest period inside the venue

11:30 Makushita and below matches / Assorted matches (including opening bouts, sumo folk songs, and drumming)

13:10 Makuuchi and Yokozuna ring-entering ceremony, commemorative ceremony, announcement of prize draw winners

13:30 Makuuchi bouts

Around 14:30: Bow-picking ceremony and shooting

*Please note that the participating sumo wrestlers, the program, content, and times for the day may be subject to change.

 

■ Admission fee
Tamari SS seats
18,000 yen per person (tax included). Rows 1-4, includes commemorative cushion.

Tamari S seats
15,000 yen per person (tax included). 5-10 rows, includes commemorative cushion.

Pair seating
27,000 yen (tax included) for two people. Rows 11 & 12, includes commemorative cushions.

Seating on the first floor
12,000 yen per person (tax included)

2nd Floor Seat A
8,500 yen per person (tax included) 2nd floor, rows 1-6

2nd floor seat B
6,000 yen per person (tax included) 2nd floor, row 7 and beyond

Citizen discount, 2nd floor seat B (adult)
3,000 yen per person (tax included)

Citizen discount, 2nd floor seat B (child)
Free per person

Wheelchair seating
19,000 yen (tax included) for 2 people *Includes one accompanying person.

 

<Notes regarding seating>
- Children under school age are not permitted in the Tamari SS seats.
Except for the Tamari SS seats, children aged 2 and under are admitted free of charge if they sit on an adult's lap. A ticket is required if they require a separate seat.
- Tamari seats and pair box seats come with a commemorative cushion. (The cushion will be given out at the venue on the day of the event.)
Bringing in dangerous items or anything unnecessary for watching sumo wrestling is strictly prohibited.
・Entry is strictly prohibited for members of organized crime groups and those associated with them.
• You can watch the game in your shoes at all seats. However, customers using Tamari seats or Pair Masu seats may remove their shoes at their own seats.
- Tamari seats and pair seats are all on a flat surface with no slope. The first-floor chair seats and second-floor seats are arranged in a tiered fashion from the first row towards the back.
・Tickets for the second floor do not grant access to the first floor area.
Tickets purchased cannot be canceled or refunded under any circumstances due to customer reasons.
・Discount tickets for residents will be discontinued once the maximum number of tickets has been reached.
・For citizen discount tickets, we will ask to see your identification upon entry to verify that you are a Nagasaki resident.

 

<Notes for spectators>
Food and drinks are permitted in all seats. However, bringing in alcoholic beverages is prohibited. Any alcohol found will be confiscated. For other food and drinks, please purchase items sold within the Stadium City facilities and the arena.
Please refrain from smoking outside of designated areas.
Traffic congestion is expected on the day of the event. We ask that you please use public transportation to get to the venue. If you are coming by car, please use the paid parking lots within Nagasaki Stadium City or in the surrounding area.
If we determine that you are not following the instructions of our staff, you may be asked to leave the premises.

The above information is subject to change. Any changes will be announced on the event website, so please be aware of this.

 

 

■Souvenir Set
Special bento box lunch, tea, and three types of sumo souvenirs.
5,000 yen (tax included)

Application deadline: November 22, 2026 (Sun) 23:59

*Souvenir sets are available by reservation only. They will not be sold at the venue on the day of the event.
*The souvenir set exchange voucher can be purchased together with your seat ticket when you purchase it through a ticket agency or by phone.
*Souvenirs can be redeemed at the venue between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM on the day of the event. (Redemption is only available on the day of the event.)
*Please note that you cannot enter the venue with only the souvenir set exchange voucher. You must purchase it together with a seat ticket.
*For hygiene reasons, including the risk of food poisoning, we ask that you refrain from taking home our bento boxes.

 

 

■Ticket Sales Schedule
● Pre-sale available through the Nagasaki Stadium City official app.

Application period (first-come, first-served):
From August 6th, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 to August 16th, 2026 (Sun) 23:59

🎫Purchase here

 

● [Nagasaki City Residents Only] Advance Sale of Discount Tickets for Residents(Nagasaki City Living Charm Creation Project Subsidy Ticket)

Application period (first-come, first-served):

From August 6th, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 to August 16th, 2026 (Sun) 23:59

🎫Purchase here

 

Regarding the Nagasaki City Subsidy for Creating an Attractive Living Environment
Tickets for the "Reiwa 8 Winter Tour Grand Sumo Nagasaki Tournament" are being sold using subsidies from the Nagasaki City Living Charm Creation Project.
 
~What is the Nagasaki City Subsidy for Creating Charming Living Environments?~
This project by Nagasaki City aims to allow more Nagasaki citizens to enjoy theatrical performances, concerts, sporting events, and other events held at Nagasaki Stadium City. Utilizing donations from companies to the "Nagasaki Stadium City Collaboration Excitement and Revitalization Project," Nagasaki City provides financial assistance to event organizers, enabling Nagasaki citizens to enjoy performances at discounted prices.

 

[Important Notes Regarding Subsidy Tickets]
Tickets will be sold exclusively to Nagasaki residents, and are available for adults and children (children must be 18 years old or younger).
If you are purchasing this ticket, your companion must also be a resident of Nagasaki City.
• Seat selection is not possible. Tickets will be issued starting 3 days before the performance. Seats eligible for subsidies may be located towards the back of the venue.
Impersonation and resale are prohibited. If discovered, we may request payment of the difference.
- Upon entry, we will ask to see your identification to confirm that you are a resident of Nagasaki City.
For any reason whatsoever, only the ticket holder will be allowed entry.
Please have your companions also bring identification documents.
Only original, valid identification documents are accepted. (Copies are not accepted.)

○ Driver's license
○ Passport
○Basic Resident Register Card
○ Residence card or alien registration certificate
○ Disability certificate
○ Individual Number Card / My Number Card
○Student ID
etc.

If we are unable to verify your eligibility, we may refuse your entry or charge you the difference between your eligibility and the general admission price.

If you have already purchased tickets, we do not offer cancellations or exchanges.
• After the performance, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire.
• Once the maximum number of tickets has been reached, we will stop accepting applications.

▼Click here for details on the "Nagasaki City Subsidy for Creating an Attractive Living Environment".
https://www.city.nagasaki.lg.jp//page/82926.html

 

 

● Pre-sale registration
Application period (first-come, first-served):
From (Wed), August 19, 2026, 10:00 AM to Monday, August 31, 2026, 11:59 (Mon)

🎫Purchase here

 

● General sale
Sales start:
(Fri) September 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM

Play guide:
Nagasaki Stadium City Official App
Ticket Pia
*Sales dates and methods are subject to change.

 

● Purchase tickets by phone
Sales period:
(Fri) September 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM

Grand Sumo Nagasaki Tournament Organizing Committee
Phone: 095-895-5999
Reception hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Event official website: https://www.nib.jp/nib_nagasaki/sumou

 

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■チケットに関するお問い合わせ：大相撲長崎場所事務局
・電話：095-895-5999
・受付時間：平日10：00〜17：00まで

■For inquiries other than tickets: NIB Nagasaki International Television
・Telephone: 095-820-3230
• Reception hours: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM