Join us for SoCal Sumo Open 2025, the largest sumo event in California. This groundbreaking event, organized by Honu Sumo Club in collaboration with the Maximum Effort Foundation, showcases the best of sumo wrestling, inviting athletes of all sizes and skill levels. Celebrate the strength, skill, and spirit of sumo with us as we bring together a diverse array of competitors in one of the most anticipated events in the sport’s American journey.
Athletes
Register to compete here: Athlete Registration
Spectators
Want to watch the action? Buy tickets at Eventbrite here: 2025 SoCal Sumo Open
Overview
– Location: Lincoln High School, San Diego, California
– Hosted by: Honu Sumo Club in collaboration with the Maximum Effort Foundation
– Sanctioned by United States Sumo Federation
Competition Divisions:
– Men’s divisions:
Featherweight: up to 77 kg (- 169.76 lbs)
Lightweight: up to 85 kg (~ 187 lbs)
Middleweight: up to 100 kg (~ 220 lbs)
Light Heavy: up to 115 kg (~ 254 lbs)
Heavyweight: over 115 kg (254 lbs +)
Open-Weight: unrestricted
– Women’s divisions:
Lightweight: up to 65 kg (~ 143 lbs)
Middleweight: up to 73 kg (~ 161 lbs)
Light Heavy: up to 80 kg (~ 176 lbs)
Heavyweight: over 80 kg (176 lbs +)
Open-Weight: unrestricted
**For Jr. Division Age Details**
Participants shall be boys/girls born between 2007 (18 years old in 2025) and 2012 (13 years old in 2025) and who are registered to the Sumo Federation of each participating country.
– Female Juniors divisions:
Lightweight: Under 60 kg
Middleweight: 60 kg and over and under 75 kg
Heavyweight: 75 kg and over
– Male Juniors divisions:
Lightweight: Under 80 kg
Middleweight: 80 kg and over and under 100 Kg
Heavyweight: 100 kg and over
– Kids Division: Brackets will be determined based on age and size to ensure fair and competitive matches.
– Masters Division: A first in SoCal Open history, for male adults over 40, potentially divided into 5-year age brackets depending on participant numbers
Schedule Highlights:
– Weigh-Ins and Open Mat Sessions:
Held at Honu BJJ HQ, 4310 Orange Ave., San Diego, CA
– Weigh-Ins:
February 20 and 21, multiple sessions
– Open Mat:
February 21, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
– Tournament Day:
February 22, 2025, at Abraham Lincoln High School Gym
– Athlete Check-In & Rules Meeting:
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
– Competition Schedule:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00a – 8:30a ATHLETE CHECK IN & RULES MEETING ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL GYM 4777 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92113. Any athlete that fails to arrive by 8:30am will be disqualified from competing.
9:00a – 5:00p SoCal Sumo Open ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL GYM 4777 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
