EMPIRE CUP SUMO 2026

One-Day-Only | Japan Village, Brooklyn Saturday, May 16th, 2026

AS SEEN ON THE NEW YORK TIMES the Empire Cup is BACK!

New York’s only officially sanctioned sumo tournament, hosted by the New York Sumo Club and backed by the US Sumo Federation and it’s going down at Japan Village, right in the heart of Brooklyn. Expect serious matches, wild energy, and warriors from all over battling for glory on the dohyo.

This tournament is OPEN TO EVERYONE.
We’re calling out the Jiu Jitsu community — this is your moment.

We’re building a Half Sumo Team.
Step in. Represent. Be part of it.

Join the Half Sumo team.

Half Sumo will also be there with a special pop-up shop featuring exclusive drops, plus a surprise in-store gift for anyone who RSVPs on Eventbrite and shows up in person.

Half Sumo will be there with a special pop-up shop featuring exclusive drops and a surprise in-store gift for anyone who RSVPs here on Eventbrite and shows up in person.

THE EVENT IS FREE! this page is just for us to get a headcount from the Half Sumo community—your RSVP helps us prep something special for you.

👕 Limited Edition Gear
🧷 Meet sumo fighters + the Half Sumo crew
🍱 Enjoy Japanese food and culture all day at Japan Village

Come watch the tournament, cop some heat, and support sumo’s rise in NYC.

Follow @halfsumo.collective and @nysumoclub on Instagram for updates.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

Get App

Host or Publisher Half Sumo