The Japan Sumo Association’s 11 September update lists three wrestlers as absent from the start of the September tournament, which opens on 13 September.
| Wrestler | September rank | Stable |
|---|---|---|
| Hoshoryu | West Yokozuna | Tatsunami |
| Wakatakakage | East Maegashira 12 | Arashio |
| Wakanosho | East Maegashira 16 | Minatogawa |
From Day 1 does not specify a return date
The notice does not give reasons, return dates or confirmation that they will miss the entire tournament. We will not infer those details from the absence list.
A name remaining on the banzuke does not mean that wrestler has a bout that day. Check both the official absence page and the daily bout schedule. The opening matchups have also been announced.
Checked 11 September 2026. 日本相撲協会 休場力士情報（9月11日更新）