Shinjuku FACE Venue In Japan To Close In September 2026
The legendary venue is to close.
The Shinjuku FACE venue in Japan announced that it will cease operations at the end of September 2026.
Shinjuku FACE served as a venue for many pro wrestling promotions in Japan. New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Pro Wrestling NOAH, Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling, Sareee-ISM, and many others run shows at the famed venue. Below is the official statement:
Important Notice
We sincerely thank you for your continued patronage and visits to Shinjuku FACE. We regret to announce that Shinjuku FACE will close its doors at the end of September 2026, concluding 21 years of operation. We extend our deepest gratitude to all our patrons, performers, and partners who have supported us throughout these years.
重要なお知らせ
いつも新宿FACEをご利用、ご来場いただき誠にありがとうございます。
2026年9月末をもちまして、新宿FACEは21年にわたる営業に幕を下ろすこととなりました。
これまでご来場いただいたお客様、出演者の皆様、関係者の皆様、すべての方々に心より感謝申し上げます。#新宿FACE pic.twitter.com/7QYW0VKytd— 新宿FACE_OFFICIAL (@shinjuku_face) March 10, 2026
On March 9th, the promotions under the WRESTLE UNIVERSE banner came together to present the opening round of the UNIVERSE Cup. For more on that, click here.
