Series
Aki Basho 2026: Sumo Predictions
A free, beginner-friendly prediction game for sumo's Grand Tournament in Tokyo, September 13 to 27. No experience required: we teach you as you go. Start with nine pre-tournament predictions, then pick eight bouts a day for all 15 days. Bout cards post the afternoon before in Japan, so make your daily picks in the evening US time; games lock overnight when the bouts begin. New to sumo? Perfect. So are most of us.
Pre-Tournament Predictions
Starting Sep 12 @ 11:00 PM- 1Who wins the yusho (the championship)?
- 2How many bouts will the champion win?
- 3Will the title be decided by a playoff?
- 4Will anyone finish a perfect 15-0?
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Day 1: Shonichi (Opening Day)
Starting Sep 13
Day 2
Starting Sep 14
Day 3
Starting Sep 15
Day 4
Starting Sep 16
Day 5
Starting Sep 17
Day 6
Starting Sep 18
Day 7
Starting Sep 19
Day 8 - Nakabi
Starting Sep 20
Day 9
Starting Sep 21
Day 10
Starting Sep 22
Day 11
Starting Sep 23
Day 12
Starting Sep 24
Day 13
Starting Sep 25
Day 14
Starting Sep 26
Day 15 - Senshuraku
Starting Sep 27