Here are the LIVE results from today’s Day 15-the Final Day-of the May 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushits, Sd-Sandanme, Jd-Jonidan, Jk-Jonokuchi
Juryo:
Scheduled to begin between 9-10 PM PT/12 AM-1 AM ET.
Sandanme:
Playoff: Asahifuji (Sd6) vs. Kiryuko (Sd77)
To take place after Juryo matches conclude.
Makushita:
Playoff: 7-way playoff. Format TBA with the following participants: Tanji (Ms6), Mudoho (Ms15), Ikarigata (Ms20), Akua (Ms22), Tsushimanada (Ms34), Toshunryu (Ms44), Omori (Ms60)
To take place after Juryo matches conclude.
Makuuchi (top tier):
Scheduled to begin at midnight PT/3 AM ET.
TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS:
Makuuchi:
Juryo:
Makushita:
Sandanme:
Jonidan: Shosei (Jd37)
Jonokuchi: Hakugetsuro (Jk15)
SPECIAL PRIZES:
Outstanding Performance (winning record and most wins vs. Yokozuna & Ozeki): TBA
Fighting Spirit (most wins and best display of fighting spirit): TBA
Technique (winning record best display of technique or most winning techniques): TBA
NHK World Premium live broadcast in Japanese & English will begin at 11:30 PM PT/2:30 AM ET. NHK World Japan live broadcast in English FOR FREE will begin at 12:30 AM PT/3:30 AM ET. (I will be watching the Premium broadcast)
Special Prizes winners will be updated when announced.