The time has come, for the November banzuke. Sunday afternoon (US time), the Sumo Kyokai will publish the ranking sheet for the upcoming sumo tournament. This year, the basho will be conducted yet again the Ryogoku Kokugikan, a break from their traditional Fukuoka location in November.

We will be bringing you the details and commentary as soon as the list is published. Until then feel free to review our master prognosticator, lksumo’s, predictions. November Banzuke Crystal Ball

As of 5:10 PM US Eastern time, the November Banzuke is live on the Japan Sumo Association web site. Feel free to take a look while we await lksumo’s reaction. I see that he scored pretty well!