PHOENIX — The Sumo + Sushi tour is coming to Arizona for the first time and it will pack out Chandler’s Rawhide Event Center throughout Halloween weekend.
Arizonans will have the opportunity to learn the rules and rich history of the Japanese sport and taste authentic sushi from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.
There will be more than 12 sumo exhibitions for guests to watch throughout the event and the participating wrestlers will also hold a question and answer session.
The event center is located at 5244 S. 48th Street in Chandler.
While the first two days of the cultural event are for those 21 and older, the final day of food and exhibitions is for all ages to enjoy.
All sushi provided at the event will be made by Valley chefs, and there will also be a selection of beers, Japanese sake and other spirits.
A preview of the sushi lineup can be found online, and it features salmon sashimi, sweet shrimp, tuna nigiri and cucumber and seaweed salad.
More details on Sumo + Sushi event in Chandler
Each event day will last about 90 minutes with two brief intermissions.
The showing times are as follows, with two full exhibition slates on Saturday and Sunday.
- Friday, Oct. 31 – 7 to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 1 – 5 to 7 p.m. and 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 2 – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.
For sumo wrestling viewing only, tickets are $105.21 (fees included) online and the sumo viewing and sushi eating package is $180.90 with fees.
Those desiring a front-row seat for the wrestling and wanting some sushi (one drink included as well) can purchase a ticket for $305.24 with fees. A VIP sky suite ticket that includes sushi, drink and a meet-and-greet with wrestlers is $434.98.
The Sumo + Sushi tour is also visiting Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles and San Francisco this fall.
Check out the full list of metro Phoenix events through 2025 and into early 2026 online.
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