Mario Kart World Open November 2026: Nintendo Switch 2 Qualifier Dates, Rewards, and How to Enter

The Mario Kart World Open November 2026 event is set to run on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, offering players in the Americas a short, focused qualifier for the broader Mario Kart World Fall Cup 2026. Nintendo of America has scheduled the Open to run from November 21 at 2:00 p.m. PT through November 22 at 6:00 p.m. PT, and has confirmed participation rewards and entry procedures for the Mario Kart World game. Event summary and rewards Nintendo has stated that eligible participants from North and South America will receive 50 My Nintendo Platinum Points for taking part in the November Open. The company says those points will be available to claim on the Missions page on or about December 4, 2026 (PT). To take part, players must use a Nintendo Switch 2 system running Mario Kart World, sign in with a Nintendo Account, have an internet connection, and hold a Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately). Nintendo also notes a free 7-day Nintendo Switch Online trial is available via the official site or from the HOME Menu on a Nintendo Switch 2 system, with trial terms and automatic conversion to a paid membership described on nintendo.com. How to enter and event settings Nintendo’s event entry requires locating the in-game Event using: Online Play > press the - Button to search for an event > enter the 4-digit Event ID. The Event ID for the November Open is 3616. The event will use the following settings: Mode: VS Race; Class: 150cc; Teams: No Teams; Items: Normal; COM Difficulty: No COM; Course Selection: Connected; Maximum Races: 32; Interval: 0:30. Eligibility, broader tournament timing and prizes The November Open is a qualifier for the Mario Kart World Fall Cup 2026, which Nintendo lists as a North America-exclusive Championship in December. Entry rules specify that the overall tournament window runs from September 19, 2026, through December 12, 2026, with eligibility limited to legal residents of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico meeting age and system requirements. Official rules detail prize packages for top finishers and note skill determines winners; the full rules and restrictions are posted at https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/events/rules/mario-kart-world-fall-cup-2026-rules/. Privacy and notices Nintendo warns that participating will make certain Nintendo Account information — including username, player icon and score — publicly viewable on event results pages. The Fall Cup is sponsored by Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052, and Nintendo reiterates that Nintendo Switch Online and a Nintendo Account are required for online features.