The highly anticipated International Sumo League (ISL) World Championship Sumo Club Sumo (WCS) is all set finally kickstart with its inaugural season, check out all the details of the competition below along with the 2024 schedule
The WCS is being organized by the International Sumo League as the United States looks to make an impact in the sport.
ISL World Championship Sumo:Club Sumo 1 WCS 2024 schedule, date, time, fight card, live stream telecast where to watch online
The world of sumo comes to Jersey City as we present Club Sumo. 12 of the best sumo wrestlers in the world collide in an action-packed tournament until 1 remains!
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— World Championship Sumo (@WC_Sumo) January 11, 2024
Don’t miss the biggest show on Earth! Witness world-class titans from across the globe battle for supremacy in the ultimate test of strength and honor at Prudential Center in Newark. Get your tickets now at https://t.co/FYZqGKwtim and be part of the unparalleled spectacle of WCS! pic.twitter.com/Uu7S7ASf10
— World Championship Sumo (@WC_Sumo) December 21, 2023
Each event in the competition counts as a tournament where fighters can earn points based on wins.
The multi-event series will follow a Grand Prix point ranking system, concluding with the ultimate tournament on February 18.
Sumo wrestling
Sumo wrestling is a sport originating from Japan, and it is one of the most sacred combat sports tournaments in the world. In a sumo fight, a wrestler must push or force an opponent out of the ring or put them on the ground to win. Notably, the sport features multiple rankings, where the Yokozuna (Grand Champion) is the highest, followed by Ozeki. Fighters from these rankings compete in the Makuuchi division, which is the top division. Jonokuchi is the lowest division in the sport. Notably, some of the best sumo wrestlers of all time include Hakuho, Akebono, Kitanoumi, and Kaio.
World Championship Sumo: Club Sumo 1 date and start times
Given below are the competition’s corresponding dates and start times across different regions:
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Region |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Thursday, January 25 | 8 p.m ET | USA and Canada (ET) |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Thursday, January 25 | 5 p.m. PT | USA and Canada (PT) |
| UK and Ireland | Friday, January 26 | 1 a.m. GMT | UK and Ireland |
| Australia | Friday, January 26 | 12 p.m. AEDT | Australia |
World Championship Sumo: Club Sumo 1 how to watch live
Sumo wrestling fans from around the world can watch the competition through the following streaming platforms:
| Region | Live streaming |
| USA | TrillerTV |
| Canada | TBA |
| UK and Ireland | TBA |
| Australia | TBA |
World Championship Sumo: Club Sumo 1 venue
The White Eagle Hall, located in Jersey City, New Jersey, will host the upcoming event. The venue has a capacity of about 800 people.
World Championship Sumo: Club Sumo competitors
Given below is the list of Rikishi (men of strength) set to compete in the tournament
- Abdelrahman Shalan (Egypt)
- Rui Aparedico de Sa Jr. (Brazil)
- Soslan Gagloev (Russia)
- Martin Marinkov (Bulgaria)
- Navneet Bhati (India)
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