NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 18

NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 18 (2026)



8.0 2026 254 min —

Cast: Satoshi Kojima, Hiroyoshi Yamamoto, Yota Tsuji, Ryohei Oiwa, Callum Newman

The eighteenth and final block night of G1 Climax 36 unfolded on August 15, 2026, inside Tokyo’s legendary Ryogoku Kokugikan, where the emotional farewell of Hiroyoshi Tenzan took center stage as he squared off against long-time rival Satoshi Kojima in his last-ever match. Beyond the poignant retirement bout, the card delivered both highly anticipated tournament semifinals, setting the stage to crown the two warriors who would battle for the championship title.

More About This Film

NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 18 comes from the closing stretch of the 2026 tournament and represents one of the later major events on the G1 calendar. At this stage, the tournament has moved well beyond its opening rounds and the pressure on the remaining competitive field is much higher.

The event was held at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, one of the most recognizable venues in Japanese professional wrestling. Its larger attendance and TV presentation give the show a distinctly major-event atmosphere within the G1 series.

  • Held on August 15, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan.
  • Venue was Ryogoku Kokugikan.
  • Attendance was listed at 7,777.
  • The event was broadcast by TV Asahi.
  • Commentary included Masahiro Chono and Konosuke Takeshita alongside NJPW broadcast regulars.

Where to Watch

For the complete G1 Climax 36 Day 18 event, NJPW World is the primary service to check, while other digital outlets may carry selected material.