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1 Night.40+ Battles.3 Hours of Nonstop Action.

A complete professional sumo tournament—fought and decided in one action-packed night.

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Sumo Like You've Never Seen It

A first look at the speed, power and spectacle of WCS.

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A first look at the speed, power and spectacle of WCS — followed by ringside reactions and viral moments from creators and combat-sports fans.

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World Championship Sumo at Prudential Center

Prudential Center — Newark, NJ

World Championship Sumo brought elite athletes, explosive matchups, and arena-scale entertainment to Prudential Center. From the opening charge to the final ring-out, the event demonstrated how quickly sumo can capture a live audience and turn every matchup into a major moment.

The combination of athletic power, dramatic entrances, traditional ceremony, and fast, decisive competition gave fans an entirely new way to experience sumo.

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World Championship Sumo bout under the arena lights at Madison Square Garden
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World Championship Sumo at Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden — New York, NY

WCS brought sumo to one of the world's most iconic sports and entertainment stages, showcasing the sport's ability to connect tradition, elite competition, athlete personality, and modern live-event production.

Inside Madison Square Garden, every collision, throw, and ring-out became an immediate crowd moment — demonstrating that sumo is not only a historic sport, but a compelling live entertainment experience built for today's audience.

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From Prudential Center to Madison Square Garden, WCS is showing what happens when the world's oldest combat sport meets a modern arena experience. The biggest chapters of World Championship Sumo are still ahead.

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