Sumo Championship League

Sumo Championship League (SCL), the recently-launched professional sumo league bringing live, authentic competition with a modern, family-friendly event experience to the U.S., today announced the locations and dates of the first three events of its inaugural season, marking the next major milestone as SCL prepares to bring professional sumo competition to audiences across the United States. The league will hold its first-ever event on October 10 at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, bringing the raw spectacle of the dohyō to one of America's most adventurous cities. Amateur sumo is organized in more than 85 countries, and SCL aims to channel that worldwide passion into a league built for a global audience, with international expansion part of the long-term vision. The format is simple: two wrestlers meet inside the ring, or dohyō, each trying to force the other out or off his feet, in matches that can end in seconds or erupt into dramatic tests of strength and leverage. To learn more about SCL, explore partnership opportunities, inquire about hosting an event, or express interest in competing, visit www.sumochampionshipleague.com. ABOUT SUMO CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE Sumo Championship League (SCL) is building a modern professional sumo league for audiences in the United States and around the world. Combining authentic competition, elite heavyweight athletes, live-event spectacle, and a modern sports experience, SCL plans to bring league events to arenas across America beginning in fall 2026. Built on a foundation of respect for sumo’s heritage and authentic competition, SCL is designed first as a touring professional sports league featuring season-long rankings, a touring season schedule, and championship competition, with a long-term vision to establish professional sumo as a sustainable global sports and entertainment property.