● NEWS
Friday, May 23, 2025
● Applications for individual sponsorship (selected by lottery) will open at 10:00 AM on Sunday, May 25.
Corporate and organizational sponsorship packages are also available.
Click here for more details
Corporate and organizational sponsorship packages are also available.
Click here for more details
Applications for individual sponsorship (selected by lottery) will open at 10:00 AM on Sunday, May 25.
Corporate and organizational sponsorship packages are also available.
Corporate and organizational sponsorship packages are also available.
Grand Sumo Tournament Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Japan Sumo Association at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai
Let’s share the spirit and excitement of sumo with the world!
Join us in celebrating this historic occasion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo!
Join us in celebrating this historic occasion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo!
＜Event Overview＞
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Time: Doors open at 9:00 AM
Event concludes around 3:00 PM
Venue:
EXPO Messe “WASSE”,
Expo 2025 Japan Site
(Yumeshima, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
Access Information Weather Forecast●Event Flyer (PDF)
Individual Supporter Applications Corporate & Organizational Sponsorship
Watching SUMO Guidelines for General Visitors to Expo Osaka, Kansai
From 9:00 a.m. on the day of the event, we will distribute numbered tickets that specify your designated viewing area and allowed viewing (stay) time.
(Please note that reservations through the Expo Osaka, Kansai Event Booking System will not be available.)
Each person may receive one numbered ticket only.
One child under the age of 4 may accompany each adult.
The number of tickets is limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once all tickets have been distributed, we will close the distribution, so we appreciate your understanding.
Please also note that no seating will be provided for general visitors. Viewing will be standing-area only.
Spectators will be required to queue within the designated area during allocated time slot.
Due to anticipated heavy crowds, entry into the viewing seats area will be restricted.
Re-entry and movement within the venue may also be limited.
Watching SUMO Guidelines for General Visitors to Expo Osaka, Kansai
From 9:00 a.m. on the day of the event, we will distribute numbered tickets that specify your designated viewing area and allowed viewing (stay) time.
(Please note that reservations through the Expo Osaka, Kansai Event Booking System will not be available.)
Each person may receive one numbered ticket only.
One child under the age of 4 may accompany each adult.
The number of tickets is limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once all tickets have been distributed, we will close the distribution, so we appreciate your understanding.
Please also note that no seating will be provided for general visitors. Viewing will be standing-area only.
Spectators will be required to queue within the designated area during allocated time slot.
Due to anticipated heavy crowds, entry into the viewing seats area will be restricted.
Re-entry and movement within the venue may also be limited.
●Event Schedule
| Time | Program | |
| 9:00 | Doors Open / Public Sumo Practice (with children) |
|
| 12:00〜 | Matches: Makushita Division and Below | |
| 12:45〜 | Special Performances: • Traditional Sumo Chants • Shokkiri （Demonstration of Forbidden Sumo Techniques） • Taiko Drum Performance • Yokozuna Ceremony |
|
| 13:30 | Grand Ring Entering Ceremonies: Yokozuna & Makuuchi | |
| 14:00 | Makunochi Division Matches | |
| 15:00 | Yumitori-shiki (Bow Twirling Ceremony) / Event Concludes |
※Note: Schedule and participating wrestlers are subject to change.
Individual Supporter Applications
Application Period: Sunday, May 25 at 10:00 AM – Monday, June 30 at 6:00 PM
Application Period: Sunday, May 25 at 10:00 AM – Monday, June 30 at 6:00 PM
By registering as a supporter, you'll be entered into a lottery for a chance to win exclusive prizes such as viewing passes, volunteer participation opportunities, commemorative cushions, limited-edition merchandise, and more.
Flyer (PDF)
※Please note: A separate admission ticket to the Osaka-Kansai Expo is required to participate.
⇒Click here for information on how to obtain your ticket
⇒Click here for information on how to obtain your ticket
※Prize details are subject to change without prior notice. Any updates will be announced on our official website.
●Supporter Plans
| Plan | Course A Price ￥35,000 |
Course B Price ￥100,000 |
| Benefits |
Course A – Includes ・Event viewing or volunteer participation (1 person)
・Commemorative Cushion・Special lunch Box ・Special Souvenir Set ※This course does not include an admission ticket to the Expo. Please arrange your own ticket in advance. If you would like the Executive Committee to arrange it for you, please select [Expo Ticket Included] when applying. (Admission tickets are priced at 7,500 yen each.)
|
Course B – Includes ・Event viewing or volunteer participation (1 person)
・Commemorative Cushion・Special lunch Box ・Special Souvenir Set ・Expo admission ticket (1 person)
・Invitation to the eve festival (1 person)
・Eve festival participation may require a lottery if demand exceeds capacity.
|
| Course A ￥35,000 |
|
ー Benefits ー
Course A – Includes・Event viewing or volunteer participation (1 person)
・Commemorative Cushion・Special lunch Box ・Special Souvenir Set ※This course does not include an admission ticket to the Expo. Please arrange your own ticket in advance. If you would like the Executive Committee to arrange it for you, please select [Expo Ticket Included] when applying. (Admission tickets are priced at 7,500 yen each.)
|
| Course B ￥100,000 |
|
ー Benefits ー
Course B – Includes・Event viewing or volunteer participation (1 person)
・Commemorative Cushion・Special lunch Box ・Special Souvenir Set ・Expo admission ticket (1 person)
・Invitation to the eve festival (1 person)
・Eve festival participation may require a lottery if demand exceeds capacity.
|
●Application period
May 25 (Sun) 10:00 AM – June 30 (Mon) 6:00 PM
May 25 (Sun) 10:00 AM – June 30 (Mon) 6:00 PM
●Online Application
Apply here
Apply here
※Applications can only be submitted online. Free membership registration is required to apply.
※Lottery results will be sent via email after 4:00 PM on Wednesday, July 2. Alternatively, you can check the "Purchase/Application History" on the application page.
※ If you are selected and complete your payment within the deadline, your application will be finalized. (Payment can be made by credit card or at Seven-Eleven stores.)
※Gifts will be delivered by courier.
Sponsorship Applications (For Companies and Organizations)
Applications open from 10:00 AM on Sunday, May 25
Applications open from 10:00 AM on Sunday, May 25
In conjunction with the upcoming tour event, we are now accepting sponsorship applications from a wide range of companies and organizations.
We offer different benefit options based on the sponsorship course selected, so please choose your preferred course.
Flyer (PDF)
※Please note that the number of available sponsorships is limited.
In the event of an overwhelming number of applications, a lottery may be held.
If so, we will contact you accordingly.
Thank you for your understanding in advance.
In the event of an overwhelming number of applications, a lottery may be held.
If so, we will contact you accordingly.
Thank you for your understanding in advance.
●Sponsor Menu
| Plan | Course A ￥100,000 |
Course B ￥1,000,000 |
| Benefits |
Course A – Includes: ・Event viewing (1 person) ・Commemorative cushion ・Special lunch box ・Special souvenir set ・Expo admission ticket (1 person) ・Eve festival invitation (1 person) ※Please note that the right to participate in the eve festival may be subject to a separate lottery depending on the number of applicants. In such a case, we will contact you in advance.
|
Course B – Includes: ・Sponsor name listed in official materials and media ・Event viewing (10 people) ・Commemorative cushions (10) ・Special lunch boxes (10) ・Special souvenir sets (10) ・Expo admission tickets (10) ・Eve festival invitations (2 people) |
| Course A ￥100,000 |
|
ー Benefits ー
Course A – Includes:・Event viewing (1 person) ・Commemorative cushion ・Special lunch box ・Special souvenir set ・Expo admission ticket (1 person)
・Eve festival invitation (1 person) ※Please note that the right to participate in the eve festival may be subject to a separate lottery depending on the number of applicants. In such a case, we will contact you in advance.
|
| Course B ￥1,000,000 |
|
ー Benefits ー
Course B – Includes:・Sponsor name listed in official materials and media
・Event viewing (10 people)・Commemorative cushions (10)
・Special lunch boxes (10)・Special souvenir sets (10) ・Expo admission tickets (10)
・Eve festival invitations (2 people)
|
●Application period
May 25 (Sun) 10:00 AM – June 30 (Mon) 6:00 PM
May 25 (Sun) 10:00 AM – June 30 (Mon) 6:00 PM
●Application via Fax
FAX
050-3644-2901
Please download the application form here（PDF）
Fill out the required information on the PDF and send it via fax.
FAX
050-3644-2901
Please download the application form here（PDF）
Fill out the required information on the PDF and send it via fax.
EXPO Messe "WASSE" at the 2025 World Expo site (Yumeshima area, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) EXPO Messe "WASSE" at the 2025 World Expo site (Yumeshima area, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
For weather forecasts near the venue, please see here
(Yahoo! Weather and Disasters page)
(Yahoo! Weather and Disasters page)
Please see the official website of the Expo 2050 Osaka-Kansai for information on how to get to the venue.
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/expo-map-index/access/
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/expo-map-index/access/