# Event Details - **Event Name**: SoCal Sumo Open 2026 California’s Biggest Sumo Throwdown - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: A festival of power, culture, and community. Live sumo battles, global athletes, food, vendors, and big energy taking over San Diego.About this EventGet ready! The SoCal Sumo Open is back on February 14, 2026, at the Japanese American Cultural Center in Vista, California, and this year is bigger than ever.As a USSF-sanctioned event, the SoCal Open brings top athletes from across the country and around the world together for an all-day showdown. With youth, women’s, men’s, and masters divisions, plus new expanded weight classes, this is where the next generation of champions steps onto the dohyo.But this isn’t just a sumo tournament it’s a cultural event and a festival.Hosted at the Japanese American Cultural Center, the SoCal Open celebrates tradition, community, and the global spirit of sumo. Expect cultural demonstrations, local vendors, food, community engagement, and a festival atmosphere for families, athletes, and fans alike.If you love sumo, want to compete, or want to experience a cultural event filled with energy and connection, this is the event you don’t want to miss.Come be part of the movement, come be part of the community, come be part of California sumo. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/6a633720-c5cd-11f0-9f88-c9c3c0f7b991-rimg-w592-h740-dcacaaa3-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vista/socal-sumo-open-2026-california’s-biggest-sumo-throwdown/100001972843012558 - **Event Categories**: festivals, sports, workshops, tournaments, food-truck-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25.31, max: 44.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vista - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: JACC Vista Japanese School - **lat**: 33.1876491 - **long**: -117.2845013 - **full address**: JACC Vista Japanese School, 150 Cedar Road, Vista, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SoCal Sumo Open 2026 California’s Biggest Sumo Throwdown - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e4c0c231ab8c477f2b20884a5eed732e00d9f6f6e30831135bb3e59e477bdfc8-rimg-w1200-h1500-dc141515-gmir.jpg?v=1763614661 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SoCal Sumo Open 2026 California’s Biggest Sumo Throwdown being held? - **A:** SoCal Sumo Open 2026 California’s Biggest Sumo Throwdown takes place on Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm at JACC Vista Japanese School, 150 Cedar Road, Vista, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for SoCal Sumo Open 2026 California’s Biggest Sumo Throwdown? - **A:** Ticket prices for SoCal Sumo Open 2026 California’s Biggest Sumo Throwdown range from USD 25 to USD 45 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 25 + USD 3 feeAvailableVIP AdmissionUSD 45 + USD 5 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing SoCal Sumo Open 2026 California’s Biggest Sumo Throwdown? - **A:** SoCal Sumo Open 2026 California’s Biggest Sumo Throwdown is organized by Maximum Effort Foundation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SoCal Sumo Open 2026 California’s Biggest Sumo Throwdown is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vista, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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