Mario Kart World Open qualifier runs Oct. 17–18

Mario Kart World Open qualifier runs Oct. 17–18

Nintendo’s Mario Kart World Open October 2026 event runs from Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. PT to Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. PT. It is a qualifier for the North America-only Mario Kart World Fall Cup 2026 in December.

• The online event is scheduled for Oct. 17–18, with the stated start and end times in Pacific Time.

• Players need a Switch 2, the game, a Nintendo Account, internet access, and a Switch Online membership to enter.

• Eligible participants in North and South America can receive 50 My Nintendo Platinum Points.

• Players access the event in-game through Online Play and the event search, then enter its four-digit Event ID.

Source: Nintendo, 2026-10-08. Read the original announcement

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