Overview
Nintendo of America is sponsoring the Mario Kart World Fall Cup 2026, a skill-based online tournament played on Nintendo Switch 2.
The competition runs across three in-game qualifying events (September–November 2026) with a live Championship on December 12, 2026.
Battlefy is named in the official rules as a partner in administration and streaming/recording rights are reserved by Sponsor and Battlefy.
Key dates and structure
- Qualifying Event #1: September 19, 2026 (2:00 PM PT) to September 20, 2026 (6:00 PM PT)
- Qualifying Event #2: October 17, 2026 (2:00 PM PT) to October 18, 2026 (6:00 PM PT)
- Qualifying Event #3: November 21, 2026 (2:00 PM PT) to November 22, 2026 (6:00 PM PT)
- Championship: December 12, 2026 (starts 1:00 PM PT, concludes ~6:00 PM PT)
Tournament format and in-game settings
The Fall Cup uses the in-game Mario Kart World Open qualifiers.
Each Qualifying Event allows up to 32 races per player in VS Race mode with 150cc, No Teams, Items set to Normal, COM difficulty set to No COM, and Connected course selection.
The top 24 players from each qualifier (determined by in-game leaderboard score) are identified for potential Championship invites.
Event entry codes are published in the rules and must be used in-game under Online Play → – Button → Search by Code:
- Event #1 ID: 7943
- Event #2 ID: 4450
- Event #3 ID: 3616
Paraphrased rule highlights
- Eligibility: Nintendo’s official rules state entrants must be legal residents of the 50 U.S. states (including D.C.), Canada, or Mexico; be at least 13 in the U.S./Canada or 18 in Mexico; and have legal access to a Nintendo Switch 2, the Mario Kart World game, a Nintendo Account, and a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
- Notification and verification: Sponsor will email the top 24 players from each qualifier (using the Nintendo Account email) within ten business days after each event and will require a response and verification to confirm Championship seats.
- Check-in and administration: Championship players must check in within ten minutes of their group start time.
Nintendo will host groups, communicate Room IDs via a specified Discord support channel, and verify scores with Tournament administrators.
Championship structure and prizes
The Championship on December 12 will place the top 72 qualifiers into three groups of 24.
The top eight from each group advance to a final 24.
Championship races use 150cc, Normal items, Normal COM difficulty and six races per match.
Prizes include one Grand Prize, one First Prize, one Second Prize and twenty-one Third Prizes; total approximate retail value for all prizes is $1,613.76 USD.
Individual prize ARVs are published in the official rules.
Legal and broadcast notes
Participation requires agreement to the Tournament’s Official Rules.
Players consent to possible filming, streaming, and use of recorded materials by Nintendo and Battlefy for promotional purposes.
Nintendo’s official contact for rules and winners lists is Nintendo of America, 4600 150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052.
How to follow and prepare
Players should ensure their Nintendo Account, Nintendo Switch Online membership, and Nintendo Switch 2 setup meet the stated requirements before each Event Period.
Fans tracking the Fall Cup should watch official Nintendo channels and Battlefy communications for any administrative updates or clarifications.
Nintendo of America is sponsoring the Mario Kart World Fall Cup 2026, a skill-based online tournament played on Nintendo Switch 2.
The competition runs across three in-game qualifying events (September–November 2026) with a live Championship on December 12, 2026.
Battlefy is named in the official rules as a partner in administration and streaming/recording rights are reserved by Sponsor and Battlefy.
Key dates and structure
- Qualifying Event #1: September 19, 2026 (2:00 PM PT) to September 20, 2026 (6:00 PM PT)
- Qualifying Event #2: October 17, 2026 (2:00 PM PT) to October 18, 2026 (6:00 PM PT)
- Qualifying Event #3: November 21, 2026 (2:00 PM PT) to November 22, 2026 (6:00 PM PT)
- Championship: December 12, 2026 (starts 1:00 PM PT, concludes ~6:00 PM PT)
Tournament format and in-game settings
The Fall Cup uses the in-game Mario Kart World Open qualifiers.
Each Qualifying Event allows up to 32 races per player in VS Race mode with 150cc, No Teams, Items set to Normal, COM difficulty set to No COM, and Connected course selection.
The top 24 players from each qualifier (determined by in-game leaderboard score) are identified for potential Championship invites.
Event entry codes are published in the rules and must be used in-game under Online Play → – Button → Search by Code:
- Event #1 ID: 7943
- Event #2 ID: 4450
- Event #3 ID: 3616
Paraphrased rule highlights
- Eligibility: Nintendo’s official rules state entrants must be legal residents of the 50 U.S. states (including D.C.), Canada, or Mexico; be at least 13 in the U.S./Canada or 18 in Mexico; and have legal access to a Nintendo Switch 2, the Mario Kart World game, a Nintendo Account, and a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
- Notification and verification: Sponsor will email the top 24 players from each qualifier (using the Nintendo Account email) within ten business days after each event and will require a response and verification to confirm Championship seats.
- Check-in and administration: Championship players must check in within ten minutes of their group start time.
Nintendo will host groups, communicate Room IDs via a specified Discord support channel, and verify scores with Tournament administrators.
Championship structure and prizes
The Championship on December 12 will place the top 72 qualifiers into three groups of 24.
The top eight from each group advance to a final 24.
Championship races use 150cc, Normal items, Normal COM difficulty and six races per match.
Prizes include one Grand Prize, one First Prize, one Second Prize and twenty-one Third Prizes; total approximate retail value for all prizes is $1,613.76 USD.
Individual prize ARVs are published in the official rules.
Legal and broadcast notes
Participation requires agreement to the Tournament’s Official Rules.
Players consent to possible filming, streaming, and use of recorded materials by Nintendo and Battlefy for promotional purposes.
Nintendo’s official contact for rules and winners lists is Nintendo of America, 4600 150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052.
How to follow and prepare
Players should ensure their Nintendo Account, Nintendo Switch Online membership, and Nintendo Switch 2 setup meet the stated requirements before each Event Period.
Fans tracking the Fall Cup should watch official Nintendo channels and Battlefy communications for any administrative updates or clarifications.
