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Club Sumo Events Lead Up to World Championship Sumo Taking Place Sunday, February 18 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – The first two Club Sumo shows set for Thursday, January 25 and Thursday, February 8 have officially sold out at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, N.J. as the “Biggest Show On Earth” makes its triumphant debut for the masses.
Fans can catch the Sumo action on TrillerTV Powered by FITE (Watch this Thursday’s show HERE). The telecast for each Club Sumo show will begin at 8 p.m. ET.
The Club Sumo shows will lead up to the blockbuster inaugural World Championship Sumo event taking place Sunday, February 18 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Tickets for the live event at Prudential Center are available through Ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices range from $25 to $200, plus applicable fees
“These first two Club Sumo events selling out in New Jersey are a strong sign that audiences are craving the kind of competition that only Sumo can deliver,” said Noah Goldman, President of the International Sumo League (ISL). “We’re thrilled to produce these tournaments for fans and are ecstatic that even more people will be able to experience Sumo through broadcasts on TrillerTV. This is just the beginning, as we are dedicated to continuing to provide the one-of-a-kind combination of power, strength, size and athleticism that makes Sumo second to none.”
These three events in January and February will feature Sumo from around the world competing in tournaments that each crown an individual winner and that will eventually lead to the crowning of the first ever ISL World Champion.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL SUMO LEAGUE
International Sumo League (ISL) aims to deliver “The Biggest Show On Earth” and is dedicated to promoting and growing the sport of Sumo wrestling through its premium live matches and events, along with accompanying video, betting, merchandising and social media offerings.
For more information visit www.wcsumo.com.
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About Prudential Center
Prudential Center is the world-class sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Newark, New Jersey. Opened in October 2007 and recently celebrating its 15th year as a marquee destination, the state-of-the-art arena is the home of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall University’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program, and more than 210 concerts, family shows and special events each year. Ranked in the Top 5 worldwide by Pollstar, Billboard and Venues Today, Prudential Center is recognized as one of the premier venues in the United States, and hosts over 2 million guests annually. For more information about Prudential Center, visit https://www.prucenter.com/ and follow the arena on Facebook, X and Instagram @PruCenter. Prudential Center is a HBSE property.
About Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE):
Recognized as one of the most innovative and entrepreneurial companies in the industry today, HBSE is a leading sports and entertainment company, with a focus on inspiring possibilities in people and enhancing the communities where we live, work, play and win. HBSE brands provide distinctive and innovative ticketing, booking, hospitality, concessions and catering opportunities and services connected to game and event experiences. Founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, HBSE’s global portfolio has grown to include premier sports franchises, brands, venues and investment platforms, centered around marquee assets, the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center.
About White Eagle Hall
White Eagle Hall is a historic 8,000-square-foot live performance and private event venue in Jersey City, NJ which hosts live performances and private events before an 800-standing and 350-seated capacity audience. Originally constructed in 1910 and reopened in 2017 after a multi-year, multi-million-dollar renovation, the venue has hosted a variety of notable artists over the years including The Front Bottoms, Mitski, Kamasi Washington, Japanese Breakfast, The Bouncing Souls, Parquet Courts, Yo La Tengo, The Mountain Goats, Thursday, Screaming Females, Spoon, Waxahatchee, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Guster, Built to Spill, New Found Glory, and many more. White Eagle Hall has presented numerous sold out shows, community events, theater productions, and private events. As of 2021, the venue is operated by the entertainment, management and booking team at Prudential Center/Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE).
