Paris Sumo Tournament at the Accor Arena in June 2026

It's a sport far removed from anything we know. Yet Sumo fascinates and arouses the curiosity of many, as much for its rules as for the traditional rituals surrounding the fights. Extremely popular in its native Japan, Sumo is set to travel to 2026. To mark the centenary of the Japan Sumo Association, France will host - for the first time in over 30 years - a tournament dedicated to this wrestling sport. To be held on Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14, 2026 at theAccor Arena in Paris, the Paris Sumo Tournament will be an opportunity for spectators not only to discover the sport, but also to immerse themselves in this age-old tradition.

Tickets are not yet available. But AEG Presents France and theAccor Arena are inviting interested parties to sign up to receive all the information about the sale.

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For the Paris Sumo Tournament, theAccor Arena will open its doors to the famous rikishi, the professional sumo wrestlers (first division). As well as the sporting spectacle, the public present for the occasion will also be able to immerse themselves in Japanese culture. Sacred ceremonies are also planned. The exclusive organization of the Paris Sumo Tournament promises spectators a plunge into the history of this sport, with the discovery of several emblematic traditions.

The last Sumo Tournament to be held in Paris dates back to 1995. That year, France hosted - under the aegis of President Jacques Chirac, a great admirer of sumo - a historic tournament. Another tournament had already been held in France, in 1986.

The Paris Sumo Tournament, scheduled for 2026 at the Accor Arena, will mark the return of this wrestling sport to the country and extend the beautiful friendship that unites France and Japan.

To experience this new historic moment, meet us on June 13 and 14, 2026 at theAccor Arena in Paris. Stay tuned for the ticketing opening date. There's no doubt that this sporting and cultural event will attract many fans and curious onlookers to the French capital!