Sumo weight classes
Amateur sumo competitions use weight categories so that athletes of all sizes can compete fairly. The adult categories below are aligned to the most recent England event setup used for English Sumo Nationals 2026 on Smoothcomp.
Last updated: 2026-09-22. Event reference: English Sumo Nationals 2026 (Smoothcomp) (opens in new tab) . International reference: International Sumo Federation.
See also: What is sumo, Competing in sumo in England, Team England Sumo, Governance, and Sumo weight categories (Sumo Cup) .
Senior men
- M-77KG — Under 77 kg
- M-85KG — Under 85 kg
- M-92KG — Under 92 kg
- M-100KG — Under 100 kg
- M-115KG — Under 115 kg
- M+115KG — 115 kg and over
- M-OPEN — Open weight (no limit)
Senior women
- W-60KG — Under 60 kg
- W-73KG — Under 73 kg
- W+80KG — 80 kg and over
- W-OPEN — Open weight (no limit)
Junior men (13–18, EFS classes)
- Lightweight — Under 80 kg
- Middleweight — 80 kg and under 100 kg
- Heavyweight — 100 kg and over
- Open weight — No weight limit
Junior women (13–18, EFS classes)
- Lightweight — Under 60 kg
- Middleweight — 60 kg and under 75 kg
- Heavyweight — 75 kg and over
- Open weight — No weight limit
Notes
- EFS vs IFS: the European Sumo Federation (EFS) and International Sumo Federation (IFS) do not always use identical weight-class structures. EnglandSumo is currently using the European class setup reflected in the English Nationals category list above.
- Open weight is an additional unrestricted category in which athletes of any weight can compete.
- Adult category names on this page mirror the 2026 English Nationals setup on Smoothcomp. Specific category offerings can still vary event-to-event, so always check the current event listing and registration page.
- Junior and adult age bands follow the European (EFS) structure used for England events and may be adjusted by event organisers. Confirm category eligibility with your club coach before entering an event.
If you are not sure which category you fit into, your club coach or EnglandSumo can help — start with Clubs in England or contact info@englandsumo.com.