05/26/2026
Congratulations to all 14 Canadian athletes who participated at the 2026 Empire Cup in Brooklyn, NY!
Félicitations aux 14 athlètes canadiens qui ont participé au tournoi Empire Cup 2026 à Brooklyn, NY!
05/01/2026
ACT NOW! Due to overwhelming demand, May 1st is now the last day to register for all men's weight classes except for light-heavyweight. Women's, Junior's and Men's light-heavyweight remain open until May 12 as previously scheduled.
smoothcomp.com/en/event/30053
04/30/2026
Don't fancy your chances in the ring but still want to win your very own hand forged, battle ready katana? Here's your chance! This year, to raise funds for the Empire Cup, we're raffling off a high quality T10 steel clay tempered katana with real hamon, copper tsuba with inlaid floral design, genuine ray skin samegawa with navy blue cord and knot paper wrap for firmer grip. The black lacquered saya features subtle mon designs and navy blue sageo.
To enter, send your payment via venmo or zelle, or cash on the day of the tournament, and be sure to include your full name, and instagram account, phone number, and/or email, whichever are best to get in contact with you. The winner will be chosen on the tournament livestream after the trophy ceremony has concluded, at approximately 8pm.
Feel free to DM if you have any questions, and good luck!
Disclaimer: Once chosen, the winner will have 48 hours to respond in order to claim their prize. If no response has been received after 48 hours, a new winner will be randomly selected.
04/29/2026
The last 2 days of normal registration for Empire Cup 2026! Prices increase May 1. Spaces are filling up fast. Dont miss your chance to compete in the biggest amateur sumo tournament outside of the US National Championships. Thank you to Half Sumo Collective and all our sponsors!
Competitors
https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/30053
Spectators FREE
https://www.eventbrite.it/e/empire-cup-sumo-2026-tickets-1987134480724
Japan Village
https://www.toasttab.com/japan-village-food-court-934-3rd-avenue-mtynq/marketing-signup
04/27/2026
The hype train is rolling fast! With less than 3 weeks to go until the Empire Cup, 17 people came out to put in some hard work on the dohyo, tying our last record turnout from just a few weeks ago!
A few slots still remain in every division and weight class, register now for the 2026 Empire Cup at the link in bio, May 16 at Japan Village Brooklyn. Don't wait, spots are filling up fast!
smoothcomp.com/en/event/30053
04/21/2026
On Saturday, May 16th, will welcome more than 75 athletes from more than 16 clubs, and 8 nationalities. Each will be vying for the honor of hoisting the Empire Cup. Who will take home the Gold?
Thank you to all our athletes, their coaches, and our supporters! Our tournament is free for spectators but you are welcome to RSVP via eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.it/e/empire-cup-sumo-2026-tickets-1987134480724?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
Want to compete? Only a few spots remain in the Men's brackets!
https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/30053
Sign up for Japan Village's marketing emails for more events info
https://www.toasttab.com/japan-village-food-court-934-3rd-avenue-mtynq/marketing-signup
04/11/2026
The Empire Cup 2026 is looking for sponsors. Represent your brand at the Northeast's premier amateur sumo tournament.
01/19/2026
Not quite as Tri-State as hoped due to snow, but still a great turnout for our degeiko!
01/16/2026
Don't miss the Tri-State Area's first ever group keiko, hosted by NY Sumo and welcoming members of NJ Sumo, Hudson Valley Sumo, Long Island Sumo, Southern Tier Sumo, and more! First-timers still welcome as always! Every month starting this Sunday, January 18 from 4-8pm at