Japanese Venue Shinjuku FACE To Close In September 2026

Japanese events venue Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, Japan announced earlier today that they will be closing their doors once their current lease agreement expires this September.

“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.

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.”

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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

This mid-sized venue was notable in wrestling history for being the home of various wrestling events held by New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Pro Wrestling NOAH, Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling, DDT Pro Wrestling, Dragon Gate, Marigold, and other promotions over the course of its 21 years in existence.