Sukeban Announces NYC World Championship Fight With Nike
Sukeban, the Japanese female pro-wrestling league, is bringing its World Championship Fight to New York City this spring in partnership with Nike.
The event takes place at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at nyc.sukeban.com.
Reigning World Champion Ichigo Sayaka (c) will put the title on the line against longtime rival Queen of Hearts in the main event. Sayaka captured the championship at Art Basel Miami Beach in December 2025.
The five-match card features 22 wrestlers from Sukeban's Tokyo roster across five competing stables: the Harajuku Stars, Dangerous Liaisons, Vandals, Cherry Bomb Girls, and Tokyo Toys.
As part of the Nike partnership, the Cherry Bomb Girls will debut new costumes co-created by Nike and Sukeban. The evening will also feature surprise cameos, live music performances, and visuals from Tokyo creative unit Margt.
Full Fight Card
- Sukeban World Championship Match: Ichigo Sayaka (c) vs. Queen of Hearts
- Gang Warfare: Stray Cat vs. Crush Yuu vs. Atomic Banshee vs. Babyface
- Dangerous Liaisons vs. Harajuku Stars: Lady Antoinette, Countess Rea Seto vs. Saki Bimi, Yukina Uehara
- Tag Team Gang Warfare: Commander Nakajima, Victoria Yuzuki vs. Rina Yamashita, Supersonic vs. BINGO, Midnight Player vs. Delirious Dolly, Seri Yamaoka
- All-Star Tag Team Match: Mayu Iwatani, Nagisa Tachibana vs. Smack in the Box Misa Matsui, Kouki Amarei
Tickets are available now at nyc.sukeban.com.
