Japanese wrestling venue announces impending closure
Shinjuku FACE, a Japanese event hall that has hosted pro wrestling events for the past two decades, is closing its doors later this year.
The Tokyo venue has issued a statement confirming that it will be shutting down when its lease agreement expires at the end of September 2026. Seating several hundred people, the venue is located on the seventh floor of a complex in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo. It’s well-regarded by fans for its setup and has been an important mid-sized venue for Japanese promotions, particularly women’s wrestling ones.
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“We regret to announce that Shinjuku FACE will close its doors on September 30, 2026, following the expiration of its long-term building lease agreement,” Shinjuku FACE announced.
“Since opening in 2005, we have been deeply grateful for the patronage and visits of so many guests. We take pride in Shinjuku FACE as a rare entertainment venue worldwide, possessing two distinct faces—a stage and a ring—that transformed its character with each performance.
“It is deeply regrettable that such a facility must close its doors, and we too feel a profound sense of loss. Our entire staff will continue to give our utmost until the final day of operation. We sincerely hope you will enjoy every performance at Shinjuku FACE until the very end.
“We sincerely hope that someday, somewhere, we will have the opportunity to meet you again. We express our deepest gratitude for your patronage thus far, and humbly request your continued support until the very end.”
DDT Pro Wrestling, GLEAT, Dragon Gate, Pro Wrestling NOAH, Marigold, Pro Wrestling WAVE, Zero1, and Tokyo Joshi-Pro are some of the promotions that have events booked at Shinjuku FACE in the coming weeks.
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