Sumo wrestling will return to London for the first time in 34 years in 2025 as the historic Royal Albert Hall hosts a Grand Sumo Tournament next October, only the second official event to be hosted outside of Japan in the sport’s 1500-year history.

London to host only second professional Sumo wrestling contest outside of Japan

Sumo wrestling will return to London for the first time in 34 years in 2025 as the historic Royal Albert Hall hosts a Grand Sumo Tournament next October, only the second official event to be hosted outside of Japan in the sport’s 1500-year history.