Friday, September 18, 2026 · September tournament, Day 6
Nine Makuuchi wrestlers at 4–1: who do they face on Day 6?
After Day 5, no Makuuchi wrestler remains unbeaten, and 9 wrestlers share a record of 4 wins and 1 loss.
Here are their Day 6 opponents:
Toshinofuji — Chiyoshoma
Ura — Asahakuryu
Asanoyama — Hiradoumi
Roga — Nishikifuji
Churanoumi — Fujiryoga
Atamifuji — Kotoshoho
Kotozakura — Takanosho
Kirishima — Yoshinofuji
Onosato — Gonoyama
None of these 9 wrestlers faces another member of the group on Day 6. Can they each add another win?
These are still only the records through Day 5. Rather than getting ahead of the title race, take a look at whom your favourite wrestler faces next. Our Day 6 guide brings together the full bout lists and viewing information.
Start your Day 6 viewing here
All 14 Juryo bouts, with viewing notes on Kagayaki, Kitanowaka and Tamawashi
All 20 Makuuchi bouts, with viewing notes on Asakoryu, Ura and Onosato
Individual bout times depend on how the day progresses. Check your wrestler’s place on the bout sheet and start watching with time to spare. See the Association’s Day 6 bout sheet (PDF) and our television and streaming guide.
Look back at Day 5
Day 5: results for all 20 Makuuchi and 14 Juryo bouts. For Day 6 results, consult the official records after the bouts have finished.
Official sources checked
Checked on the morning of September 18, 2026. This is a preview written before the bouts; records are through Day 5. Please consult the Japan Sumo Association’s latest announcements for changes to withdrawals, returns or matchups.
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