Also called “sunakaburi” (seats that can get you covered in sand), one seat is the size of one zabuton cushion (60cm × 60cm) .
On the occasion of the holding of the tournament at the new venue, we have provided stowage space under the seats. You can watch the bouts more comfortably after stowing your footwear and handbags in this space.
As these seats are located closest to the ring, sumo wrestlers may tumble and fall into these seats. That is why it is prohibited to bring food, drinks, and dangerous items to these seats. You also cannot use your phone, take photos and videos, or bring in and use floor chairs (zaisu).Ringside Seats are available for guests aged 16 and over.

Box Seats are squares partitioned into four, with a zabuton cushion on each of the four seating spaces. They best offer a distinctive atmosphere for watching sumo matches as in olden times. Four-person Box Seats can be used by no more than four guests.
On the occasion of the holding of the tournament at the new venue, we have expanded the Box Seat space. Guests will be able to watch matches more comfortably.
It is not a chair, so if it is difficult for you to sit on a zabuton cushion, please consider our Chair Seat.

The box unit is approximately 140cm square, with some exceptions.

The venue is not barrier-free, so there are steps and ramps to reach these seats.
You cannot use a wheelchair or pushcart to reach these seats.

Unfortunately, you cannot bring in floor chairs and the like.

The Chair Seats use the permanent seating of the venue, and are located on the eastern and western sides on the second floor.
You can sit in a chair and comfortably watch exciting matches right before your eyes.
The chairs have a width of about 50cm, and are equipped with a glass holder on the elbow rest.

There are wheelchair seatings on the concourse of the last row in the block 211 on the east side and block 219 on the west side on the second floor, and in the last row of the Lounge Chair Seats on the front side on the second floor. You can watch the bouts while sitting in a wheelchair.
You can proceed to seats without any steps on the way by entering from the gate on the second floor after taking the elevator on the open deck.

The Lounge Chair Seats are on the front side on the second floor. Tickets for them are purchased in a package including a bento lunch and beverages (one alcoholic beverage or an unlimited amount of soft drinks). They are somewhat wider than the regular Chair Seats. Behind them is the Premium Lounge exclusively for guests with Lounge Chair Seats. The lounge serves high-class foods and beverages that can be enjoyed while relaxing on a sofa or chair inside.
*There is a separate charge for use of restaurants and bars in the Premium Lounge.

The Lounge Box Chair Seats are in the rear on the front side on the second floor. Tickets for them are purchased in a package including a bento box lunch, beverages (one alcoholic beverage or an unlimited amount of soft drinks), and a souvenir gift. They have the same plush design as those in the Suite Room on the third floor of the IG Arena. Behind them is the Premium Lounge exclusively for guests with Lounge Chair Seats. The lounge serves high-class foods and beverages that can be enjoyed while relaxing on a sofa or chair inside.
*We will announce details of the souvenir gifts (limited-edition original goods) in the first part of May.
*There is a separate charge for use of restaurants and bars in the Premium Lounge.

The Premium Lounge can be used only by guests in Lounge Chair Seats, Box Seats, or Wheelchair Seats.
The Premium Lounge has two bars and two restaurants. It sells special foods and beverages that are not sold in the general area. There is a separate charge for these foods and beverages, which are served inside the lounge from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

These items will be served within the Premium Lounge from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in exchange for coupons received when you enter the venue.

No.The Suite Rooms on the third floor are in an area contracted by the company operating the IG Arena for use by companies and other incorporated groups. Tickets for them are not sold on a per-day basis when the tournament is held.

Prior to general sales, we accept advance applications for groups of 20 or more and travel agencies.

An admission ticket is required from age 4. Children up to 3 years of age do not need an admission ticket if they are sitting on an adult's lap (children under age 15 are not allowed to use Ringside Seats). However, a ticket is required if the child uses a separate seat.
Please note that persons 4 years of age and older cannot sit in Box Seats beyond capacity.

No.

Tickets can be purchased at the official Nagoya Basho (Grand Sumo Tournament) ticket sales site “Ticket Oosumo”.
Tickets for Lounge Chair Seats will be sold only at the IG Arena Tickets. Their purchase requires advance registration of a “d account”.
Applications to IG Arena Tickets are all accepted through the dedicated website. Tickets are issued as electronic tickets.
For more information, please see the “Buying Tickets” page.

Applications for tickets are accepted at the Nagoya Basho (Grand Sumo Tournament) Ticket Oosumo website and Ticket Oosumo Special Dial (Tel: 0570-02-9310 [10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.]), beginning at 10:00 a.m. on general sales days. *Japanese only.
Tickets for Lounge Wheelchair Seats can be purchased upon application through IG Arena Tickets.

One wheelchair seat allows entry for two people – the wheelchair user and one companion. Additional tickets must be purchased for two or more companions.
Please also note that if the wheelchair user is unable to attend on the day of the match, the purchased wheelchair seat admission ticket will be invalidated.

All seats are reserved seats. Unreserved seats are not available for purchase.

We cannot accept any changes or cancellations after your application has been submitted, so please check the date and seat type carefully before purchasing.

Please note that admission tickets cannot be reissued for any reason.

Unfortunately, we only ship inside Japan.
For guests living overseas who purchased paper tickets: After coming to Japan, tickets purchased with Ticket Oosumo and Ticket Pia are issued at 7-Eleven cashiers, and tickets purchased with Boo-Woo Ticket are issued at LAWSON and MINISTOP Loppi machines. Please pick up tickets before coming to the venue.

Souvenirs (gifts) are not included in the admission ticket fee (except in the case of Lounge Box Seats). Please purchase them at the sumo information centers (advance appointment required) or the special stores selling them operated by the Japan Sumo Association.

The venue will be opened at below time.
July 13th to 24th / 9:00 a.m.
July 25th to 26th / 10:30 a.m.
July 27th / 10:00 a.m.

There is no parking lot for visitors, so please use public transportation.
Please see the Access page for how to get to the venue.

Smoking is not permitted inside IG Arena. If you wish to smoke, please use the designated smoking area.

Around 6:00 p.m.

In sumo, there are seats set up in four directions called “homen” around the ring.
The four directions are the Front (Shomen), Opposite (Mukojomen), East (Higashi), and West (Nishi).

If you sit at the Front, you can view the match from the same side that appears on TV. You can see the referee's face. The Grand Champion (Yokozuna) enters the ring facing the Front, so it is the most popular side. The spectators that you see on TV are sitting at the Opposite side.

Sumo wrestlers enter and exit through two paths on either side of the Opposite area that lead to and from the ring.

Please refer to the free venue map distributed near the main entrance. If you are unsure of your seat location, please ask our staff.

It's possible to enter the venue separately. We provide a paper ticket for each person to carry. If you purchase one [Box Seat for 4 guests], you will get four paper tickets.

No food or drinks may be brought into the venue.

We do not rent wheelchairs, so please bring your own.

Coin-operated lockers are installed on the open deck on the second floor and in the venue. Because the number is limited, try to avoid bringing along large pieces of luggage to the venue, as far as possible.
You can leave wheelchairs, strollers, etc. under your own supervision at stair landings or in wide aisles.

Yes, but please refrain from using flash or taking pictures that may disturb other spectators. Also, taking photos and videos at Ringside Seats is prohibited.

You can buy sumo goods at the special stores operated by the Japan Sumo Association. Please note that you cannot patronize the stores if you do not have an admission ticket.

Yes, you can see awards such as the Emperor's Cup and the Prime Minister's Cup on display in the trophy case located to the left of the front entrance of the venue.

There is a nursing room on the second floor concourse. If you only need to change diapers, there are baby beds in the restrooms.

The permanent stores in the venue are generally cashless (credit cards are accepted). Various forms of cashless payments can be charged with cash using the ATMs in the venue.

One is now being prepared. Once the details have been determined, we will make notification of them on our website.

Only guide dogs are allowed in the venue.

Yes. We will announce the details at a later date.