A new professional sports league built around authentic competition, global athletes and recurring live events
- Sumo Championship League (SCL) will launch live professional league events beginning in fall 2026 across major U.S. markets
- League events will feature authentic sumo competition, season-long rankings and championship competition
- SCL to feature elite heavyweight athletes from around the world, including accomplished sumo competitors and crossover athletes
- League to deliver live-event spectacle and a family-friendly experience
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