WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SUMO in New York

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World Championship Sumo (WCS) is an event presented by the International Sumo League, Inc. (ISL). The event will take place on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.(ET), at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York. Featuring the world’s top-level sumo wrestlers, this landmark event will elevate the rapidly growing global recognition of “sumo” and push it into its next stage as a global sport from a fresh and innovative perspective. Founded by Stuart Snyder, former President of WWE and Cartoon Network, along with media industry veterans and founder Noah Goldman, ISL is the first organized professional sumo league outside of Japan. The league has already achieved great success, including selling out iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden Theatre, one of the most famous event venues in the world. This upcoming event marks ISL’s third major show in the past two years. “Sumo is the perfect sport for today’s global audience,” said Noah Goldman, CEO of ISL. “Each match lasts less than one minute, the rules are simple and easy to understand, and everyone around the world knows what a sumo wrestler looks like. Today, there are sumo leagues in more than 85 countries worldwide, and ISL is proud to be the first professional sumo league built with global expansion in mind.” This unique sumo event, originating from **New York—one of the world’s centers of entertainment—**will be available on ABEMA PPV and ABEMA Live. We invite you to watch closely as this distinctive global sumo spectacle unfolds.

[Please Note]

※ This content can be viewed at any time and can be started from any point. ※ Please be aware that broadcast times may be subject to change. ※ Please be aware that playback will be halted automatically if the catch-up viewing period expires. ※ Ticket cancellations and refunds are not possible for reasons other than performance postponements or cancellations. However, we will comply with the laws and regulations of each country and region. ※ While we will make the best preparations for equipment, connections, and other aspects of the stream, please be aware that due to the nature of live streaming, unexpected pauses or video distortions may occur. In such cases, refunds for the ticket price will not be provided. However, we will comply with the laws and regulations of each country and region. ※ There is a possibility that the event may be suspended suddenly due to the condition of the players. ※ The above overview may be subject to change without notice.

[Prohibited Acts]

※ This event is distributed on a pay-per-view basis. All rights are reserved by the promoter. All photography, screen recording, and sound recording with cameras, phones, etc. is prohibited. Unauthorized reproduction or sharing on video sites may result in legal liability. ※ Commercial usage of distributed event footage is prohibited. This includes the usage of event footage in restaurants, reception halls, etc., where a fee is charged for entry. (C)International Sumo League