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

・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

Around 11:00 AM, the open practice session ended, followed by a Q&A session with the sumo wrestlers.

Around 11:30 AM: Bouts for lower-ranked wrestlers / Hajimekiri (a type of sumo demonstration), sumo jinku (a type of sumo folk song), taiko drumming, etc.

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

Around 13:30 Makuuchi bouts

Around 14:30: Bow-picking ceremony and launching of the bow.

*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)
1-6 rows

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

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.

*Children under school age are not permitted in the Tamari SS seats.
*Except for 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.
*Commemorative cushions will be provided for Tamari seats and pair box seats. They will be given to you at the venue on the day of the event.
*Please note that shoes are not allowed in the Tamari seats and Pair Box seats. Please bring slippers or similar footwear.
*The Tamari seats and paired box seats are flat seats and do not have a slope.
*The seating on the first floor and the second floor are arranged in a stepped fashion, starting from the first row and moving towards the back.
*Tickets for the second floor do not grant access to the first floor area.
*Tickets purchased cannot be changed, canceled, or refunded unless otherwise specified by the organizer.
*The citizen discount tickets 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.

 

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

Souvenir sets are available by advance reservation only. They will not be sold at the venue on the day of the event. Please reserve them at the same time as purchasing your seat ticket.
Application deadline: November 22, 2026 (Sun) 23:59
• Redemption time: From 11:00 to 14:30 on the day of the event.
*Please note that you cannot enter with only the souvenir set exchange voucher. You must purchase it together with a seat ticket.
*For hygiene reasons, please refrain from taking your lunch box home.

 

■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

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

● 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
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
イベント公式サイト：https://www.nib.jp/nib_nagasaki/sumou

●Regarding your visit
Heavy congestion is expected around the venue on the day of the event. 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.
Food and drinks are permitted at all seats. However, alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Please purchase them at the venue.
Bringing in dangerous items or items unnecessary for watching sumo wrestling is prohibited. Please follow the instructions and guidance of the staff inside the venue.
Further viewing guidelines and the latest information will be posted on the event's official website.

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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

■イベントに関するお問い合わせ：NIB長崎国際テレビ
・電話：095-826-2266
・受付時間：平日9：00〜17：30まで