There are six main tournaments a year in the Grand Sumo Tournament, and these six tournaments are where serious competition takes place.
In these tournaments, the makuuchi rikishi (yokozuna, ozeki, sekiwake, komusubi, and maegashira) compete for the championship.
However, rikishi also have a variety of other jobs to do.
In addition to the main tournament, there is also the "tour".
The main tournament is held only in major cities. Therefore, fans in rural areas may not be able to come. In the tour, the performers visit various places in Japan, mainly in the provinces. These tours are held in spring, summer, autumn, and winter, and they visit a different town almost every day.
Grand Sumo Tournament
The main tournaments are held in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.
Of the six tournaments, the largest number of tournaments are held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, and the January, May, and September tournaments are held in Tokyo.
| Tournament | Venue | City | Schedule |
| January Tournament | Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena | Tokyo | The first day of the Tournament is the first or second Sunday in January, and it lasts for 15 days. |
| March Tournament | EDION Arena | Osaka | The first day of the Tournament is the second or third Sunday in March, and it lasts for 15 days. |
| May Tournament | Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena | Tokyo | The first day of the Tournament is the first or second Sunday in May, and it lasts for 15 days. |
| July Tournament | Dolphins Arena | Nagoya | The first day of the Tournament is the first or second Sunday in July, and it lasts for 15 days. |
| September Tournament | Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena | Tokyo | The first day of the Tournament is the first or second Sunday in September, and it lasts for 15 days. |
| November Tournament | Fukuoka Kokusai Center | Fukuoka | The first day of the Tournament is the first or second Sunday in November, and it lasts for 15 days. |
About the venue
Venues for sumo tournaments are large, with a capacity of around 7,000 to 10,000 people.
