Nintendo Sets Mario Kart World Open November 2026 Event for November 21–22

Nintendo has announced the November 2026 edition of the Mario Kart World Open, an online event that will run across November 21 and 22. The competition is a qualifying event for the Mario Kart World Fall Cup 2026, which Nintendo says will be held exclusively for North American players in December.

The event is built around the online VS Race mode in Mario Kart World. Players who meet the official eligibility requirements can enter through the game's event menu during the scheduled window. Nintendo has also published the race settings, an in-game event ID and information about the My Nintendo Platinum Points available to eligible participants.

When the event takes place

The Mario Kart World Open begins at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Saturday, November 21, and ends at 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, November 22. That gives participants a 28-hour window in which to enter the event and record their races. Nintendo's announcement uses Pacific Time, so players outside North America should convert the start and end times to their local time before planning to participate.

The Open is not being presented as the final Fall Cup itself. It is one of the qualifying events leading towards the December competition. Nintendo says the Fall Cup will be held exclusively for North American players, and its event page explains that the November Open is part of the route into that tournament. The announcement does not provide a full broadcast schedule or a list of the December championship's other activities.

Race settings and format

Nintendo has specified a standard VS Race format for the November event. Races will use the 150cc class, with no teams and normal item settings. Computer-controlled opponents will be disabled, and course selection will be connected. Participants can complete a maximum of 32 races, with a 30-second interval between races.

Those settings are important because they give entrants a common format rather than allowing each lobby to choose different rules. The 150cc class sets the speed category, while the no-teams setting means results are not based on a team score. Normal items keep the event closer to the standard online racing experience, and the connected course selection setting determines how the game moves between tracks.

The 32-race limit also gives players a defined maximum number of attempts during the event window. Nintendo's announcement does not describe a separate qualifying heat structure or explain whether every participant must complete all 32 races. The official page instead instructs players to join the event in-game and take part during the published period.

How to enter in Mario Kart World

Entry is handled from within Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo's instructions say to open Online Play, press the minus button to search for an event, and then enter the four-digit Event ID. The code published for the November 2026 Open is 3616.

Players will need a Nintendo Switch 2 system, a copy of Mario Kart World, a Nintendo Account, an internet connection and a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Nintendo's announcement also points readers towards the service's official website and says a seven-day trial may be available through the console's HOME Menu. The availability and terms of any trial can depend on the account's previous membership history, so it should not be assumed that every account will qualify.

Because entry is performed through the game rather than a separate web registration form, participants should make sure their console is connected and that the game is updated before the event begins. Nintendo has not said that players need to submit an additional application outside the game. The published event ID is the key detail needed to locate the Open in the event search menu.

Platinum Points and regional eligibility

Nintendo says eligible participants from North and South America can receive 50 My Nintendo Platinum Points for taking part. The points are expected to become claimable on the My Nintendo Missions page on or around December 4, 2026, Pacific Time. They are not described as a cash prize, and the announcement does not say that every person who opens the event automatically receives them regardless of eligibility.

There is an important regional distinction in the official terms. While the event announcement refers broadly to eligible participants in North and South America, the linked rules identify legal residents of the United States, including Washington, D.C., and Canada who are at least 13 years old, plus residents of Mexico who are at least 18. The rules also require access to the necessary Nintendo hardware, game, account and internet connection. Players should read the complete official rules rather than relying only on the short event summary.

The Fall Cup itself is described as a North American competition. That means the November Open should not be treated as a worldwide championship, and players in other regions should not assume that participation will qualify them for the December event or make them eligible for the points. Nintendo has not announced equivalent rewards or qualifying arrangements for every region.

Account information may appear publicly

Nintendo includes a privacy notice explaining that some information associated with a Nintendo Account may be visible on the event results page. The listed information can include a player's username, player icon and score. Anyone considering entry should be comfortable with those details appearing publicly and should review the event rules and Nintendo Account settings before taking part.

This is particularly relevant for younger players and families who manage account privacy. The event is an online competition, and Nintendo's notice makes clear that participation can involve displaying information that is normally associated with an account. The notice does not say that passwords or payment details are displayed; the examples given are the public-facing profile and result information.

What the event means for the Fall Cup

The November Open gives Nintendo another step in its competitive calendar for Mario Kart World. Its fixed settings and in-game entry system provide a simple route for eligible players to take part, while the December Fall Cup gives the event a wider seasonal purpose. Nintendo has not yet provided every detail about the later competition in this announcement, so the Open should be understood on the terms that have actually been published.

For now, the key information is the November 21–22 window, the 150cc VS Race format, the 32-race maximum and Event ID 3616. The 50 Platinum Points are subject to regional and legal eligibility requirements, and the official rules should be checked before entering. Nintendo's announcement is the definitive source for the schedule and settings, with the rules page providing the additional restrictions that are not all repeated in the event summary.

Sources: Nintendo's Mario Kart World Open announcement; official Mario Kart World Fall Cup 2026 rules.