Summary

  1. Watch: Sumo explained in 90 secondspublished at 13:19 BST

    New to Sumo? BBC Sport explains the sport - and what's behind it - below.

  2. Postpublished at 13:12 BST

    Rachel Flynn
    Reporting from the Royal Albert Hall

    SumoImage source, Rachel Flynn

    It might be rainy and grey here in London, but the excitement around today’s sumo final is palpable. As I get closer to the Royal Albert Hall, the sound of traditional drumming echoes around the venue, with mini sumo fans holding hands their parents’ hands as they watch on excitedly.

    SUMOImage source, Rachel Flynn

    Time for a last minute phone call from one of the wrestlers too.

  3. get involved

    Get Involved - we want to hear from you!published at 13:06 BST

    Tell us your thoughts via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) #bbcsumo

    Have you been tuning in all week, who has impressed you, what's been your favourite moment from the Royal Albert Hall?

    We want to know!

  4. Sumo legends prepare to heave their way to victory at grand London finalpublished at 13:00 BST

    Rachel Flynn
    Reporting from the Royal Albert Hall

    Two wrestlers push against each otherImage source, EPA/Shutterstock

    Five days of pushing, yanking and ancient rituals performed by the world's top sumo wrestlers culminates today at the Grand Sumo Tournament final.

    And it's going to be massive - in more ways than one.

    With over five thousand spectators and 20 wrestlers weighing around three tonnes in total, it's the first time in over 20 years the event has been held outside Japan.

    If you're new to sumo, don't worry - I am too. But after some intense revision and a few practise bouts in my living room, I'm primed to bring you live coverage from the dohyō.

    You can watch the final live from 14:00 at the top of this page or on BBC iPlayer. Before then, we'll get you up to speed on the lingo and rules.