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Sumo wrestling is experiencing a notable increase in global popularity, evolving from a purely traditional Japanese sport into an international spectacle.
In the grappling sport of sumo, a rikishi (wrestler) wins by either pushing their opponent out of the 4.55-meter dohyo (ring), or by making them touch the ground with any body part other than the soles of their feet.
The UK's first sumo event, the Grand Sumo Tournament, took place at London's Royal Albert Hall from 15th–19th October 2025. This marked a significant occasion, as it was the first time the sport had toured outside Japan in over 20 years, highlighting the emerging popularity of the sport.
bet365 offer fantastic odds and markets on a multitude of major sumo wrestling tournaments throughout the year, making it the home of sumo betting.
The primary sumo wrestling competitions are the six annual Grand Sumo Tournaments which are held in Japan. With 15 days of top-division action, these events provide ample betting opportunities for fans.
bet365 have a wide range of markets available on matches and tournaments, both prior to them and in-play.
Eligible customers can tune into a host of sumo live streams via bet365's Live Sports Streaming service, while also allowing betting on sumo wresting in-play while watching the action unfold.
Hōshōryū Tomokatsu is a Mongolian professional sumo wrestler. He made his professional debut in January 2018, quickly becoming known for his speed and throwing techniques. By January 2025, he had achieved the highest rank in professional sumo.
Aonishiki Arata is a professional sumo wrestler from Vinnytsia, Ukraine. He is only the second Ukrainian to compete professionally in sumo. He has reached the rank of ōzeki, which is the second-highest ranking in the sport.
Amakaze Kentō is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. After his professional debut in March 2007, he reached the top division 9 years later in September 2016. As one of the heaviest Sumo wrestlers, he uses his 208kg to his advantage to climb the ranks.
Akua Shōma is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. After his debut in November 2010, Shōma achieved the top sumo rank in November 2020, marking the milestone shortly after his 30th birthday.
Betting which wrestler will win the championship at the end of the tournament.
Betting on which wrestler will be victorious in an individual, one-off match.
This market involves predicting over/under records for wins (eg, more or less than 8.5 wins in the tournament).
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