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Kyushu tickets: general sales open September 19 at 10 a.m.

Last verified: 17 Sep 2026Relevant official details and announcement dates checked

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Kyushu tournament general ticket sales open at 10 a.m. on September 19: an illustrated sumo cover with autumn cosmos flowers.
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Friday, September 18, 2026 · September tournament, Day 6

Kyushu tickets: general sales open September 19 at 10 a.m.

While the September tournament is still under way, there is a date to note for anyone hoping to watch sumo in Fukuoka. General ticket sales for the Kyushu tournament open tomorrow, Saturday, September 19, at 10 a.m. Japan time.

Choosing your preferred dates and seating options this evening will make tomorrow’s checks easier. Ticket Oosumo requires telephone-number verification, so please read those instructions in advance if you plan to use it.

There will be no ticket-counter sales at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on September 19. Some seat categories will not be offered in the general sale, and the opening of sales does not guarantee that tickets will be available to purchase.

Before buying, please check the official instructions for the available purchase methods and remaining seats.

Three things to check before sales open

  1. Choose your preferred dates and seating options.
  2. Check your chosen ticket outlet and its sign-in and telephone-number verification instructions.
  3. Note the opening time: Saturday, September 19, at 10 a.m. Japan time. Choose one of the official purchase methods; the venue’s ticket counter will not sell tickets that day.

The Japan Sumo Association’s official guide below explains how to buy through ticket websites, by telephone and at convenience stores.

Official sources checked

Checked on the morning of September 18, 2026, before the general sale. Ticket availability and sales conditions can change; consult the official ticket outlets linked above for the latest information.

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