Nintendo has announced the return of the Summer Nights seasonal Splatfest for Splatoon 3 on Nintendo Switch.
Developed by Nintendo EPD and released on September 9, 2022, Splatoon 3 continues to support periodic in-game festivals that bring the community together for themed multiplayer competition.
The Summer Nights Splatfest will run from August 22 to August 24.
Nintendo confirmed the event window and published regional start times, enabling players around the world to plan for the weekend-long competition.
The event marks another seasonal celebration for the franchise, which has made Splatfests a recurring highlight in both Splatoon and Splatoon 2.
Event start times by region:
- North America: Friday 5:00 PM PDT / 6:00 PM MDT / 7:00 PM CDT / 8:00 PM EDT
- United Kingdom/Ireland: Saturday 1:00 AM BST
- Europe: Saturday 2:00 AM CEST / 3:00 AM EEST
- Asia/Oceania: Saturday 9:00 AM JST / 8:00 AM AWST / 10:00 AM AEST
Nintendo has positioned this Summer Nights Splatfest around a returning theme that asks players to choose how they would spend a day.
The available teams for this festival are Palace, Theme Park and Beach, giving players three distinct sides to rally behind during the event.
Players traditionally select a team and then compete in online Turf War and other Splatfest modes to earn points for their side.
Splatoon 3 continues to receive seasonal content and limited-time events that keep the player base active on the Nintendo Switch.
At the same time, Nintendo has been offering adjacent experiences—referenced by fans as Splatoon Raiders—running alongside Splatfests and other updates, keeping multiple event streams live in the game.
For players looking to participate, ensure your Nintendo Switch is updated and your internet connection is ready ahead of the announced start times.
Splatfests are scheduled online events, so joining the in-game festival during the listed window is required to contribute to team results.
Nintendo typically shares event details, rules and rewards on official channels and the in-game notices leading up to Splatfests.
This Summer Nights Splatfest continues Nintendo’s pattern of seasonal multiplayer events that highlight Splatoon 3’s live-service approach on the Nintendo Switch.
Fans and competitive players alike can expect the weekend to deliver the high-energy matches and community engagement Splatfests are known for.
Developed by Nintendo EPD and released on September 9, 2022, Splatoon 3 continues to support periodic in-game festivals that bring the community together for themed multiplayer competition.
The Summer Nights Splatfest will run from August 22 to August 24.
Nintendo confirmed the event window and published regional start times, enabling players around the world to plan for the weekend-long competition.
The event marks another seasonal celebration for the franchise, which has made Splatfests a recurring highlight in both Splatoon and Splatoon 2.
Event start times by region:
- North America: Friday 5:00 PM PDT / 6:00 PM MDT / 7:00 PM CDT / 8:00 PM EDT
- United Kingdom/Ireland: Saturday 1:00 AM BST
- Europe: Saturday 2:00 AM CEST / 3:00 AM EEST
- Asia/Oceania: Saturday 9:00 AM JST / 8:00 AM AWST / 10:00 AM AEST
Nintendo has positioned this Summer Nights Splatfest around a returning theme that asks players to choose how they would spend a day.
The available teams for this festival are Palace, Theme Park and Beach, giving players three distinct sides to rally behind during the event.
Players traditionally select a team and then compete in online Turf War and other Splatfest modes to earn points for their side.
Splatoon 3 continues to receive seasonal content and limited-time events that keep the player base active on the Nintendo Switch.
At the same time, Nintendo has been offering adjacent experiences—referenced by fans as Splatoon Raiders—running alongside Splatfests and other updates, keeping multiple event streams live in the game.
For players looking to participate, ensure your Nintendo Switch is updated and your internet connection is ready ahead of the announced start times.
Splatfests are scheduled online events, so joining the in-game festival during the listed window is required to contribute to team results.
Nintendo typically shares event details, rules and rewards on official channels and the in-game notices leading up to Splatfests.
This Summer Nights Splatfest continues Nintendo’s pattern of seasonal multiplayer events that highlight Splatoon 3’s live-service approach on the Nintendo Switch.
Fans and competitive players alike can expect the weekend to deliver the high-energy matches and community engagement Splatfests are known for.
