Sumo suits
hire
Hire sumo suits for a party, sports day or family day: two people in padded suits try to push each other out of the circle. We bring the suits and run the rounds.
Sumo wrestling, no experience needed
Sumo wrestling in a sumo suit is mostly about balance. The suit is thickly padded, so you move clumsily and fall over easily. Hardly anyone manages to get up without help, and for the audience that's the best part.
Two players face each other in a circle. Whoever pushes the other out or gets them on the ground wins the round. A host acts as referee, keeps the rounds short and helps fallen wrestlers back on their feet.
- Sumo suits delivered and collected
- The rules explained before the first round
- A host as referee for every bout
- Short rounds, so everyone gets a turn
How you can use sumo suits
One on one
The classic format with two players, a circle and a referee. After a few bouts the group knows who's hardest to shift.
Tournament
With pools and a final, it becomes a contest for the whole group. At a company party, departments or tables can take each other on.
Relay
Running in a sumo suit is a challenge in itself. As part of a relay or a team games day, it produces the best photos of the day.
Hen or stag party
The bride or groom to be against the rest of the group, one by one. A few minutes in the suit is enough for the photos that still get a laugh long afterwards.
What we look out for
The suit absorbs a lot, but it's still a game in which you fall. So we go through the rules beforehand: no diving, no kicking, nothing to the head. Glasses, jewellery and hard objects come off before anyone puts the suit on.
We pair up players of roughly the same size. You get hot quickly in a sumo suit, so in warm weather we keep the rounds shorter and make sure there are breaks and water.
More bumping? Take a look at bubble football, or make sumo wrestling part of a team games day.
A flat spot with room for an audience
Sumo wrestling needs a flat surface without sharp edges or protruding objects, with space around it for spectators. We agree exactly what's needed with you beforehand.
If there are children too, a bouncy castle fits in well alongside it. We're based in Enschede and work across the Netherlands.
The price depends on the duration, the venue and the game format. You'll have it within 1 working day of a short enquiry.
Frequently asked questions
What do we need to arrange ourselves?
A flat spot without protruding objects, with room for the wrestlers and for an audience around them. We bring the suits and the hosts. We agree exactly how much space is needed with you beforehand.
What age are sumo suits for?
They're intended for adults and teenagers. If you'd like to do sumo wrestling with children, ask about it in your enquiry and we'll tell you what's possible.
Is sumo wrestling safe?
The suit is thickly padded and absorbs a lot. You do still fall, though, so we agree rules beforehand, pair up players of similar size and have a host at every bout. Anyone with an injury or who is pregnant is better off being referee or supporter.
Will one of your team be there?
Yes. A host helps people into the suits, explains the rules, referees and helps players back on their feet. Without someone running the rounds, it quickly gets messy.
What does it cost to hire sumo suits?
The price depends on the duration, the venue and the game format. You'll receive a proposal within 1 working day.
Who's getting in the suit?
Tell us the date, the place and the group, and we'll send a proposal with a price within 1 working day.
Who stays on their feet?
Tell us where and when, and we'll send you a proposal with the set-up and price.