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Grand Sumo Opens at Royal Albert Hall in First Full Overseas Tournament Since 1991

A sold-out Royal Albert Hall has been refitted for a rare five-day showcase outside Japan.

Overview

  • Yokozuna Onosato Daiki and Hoshoryu Tomokatsu lead the London meet and will perform traditional ring-entering ceremonies.
  • The hall now features a clay dohyō and a six-ton suspended wooden yakata roof, plus heavier-duty seating and reinforced toilets.
  • Organisers cite major catering demands for about 40 rikishi, including roughly 70 kilograms of rice per day and a local noodle shortage.
  • All five days have sold out, with coverage available free-to-air and via streaming on Pluto TV and BBC iPlayer.
  • Safety notices warn ringside cushion users of potential falls because the ring area follows traditional practice without barriers.