Quick answer: The Mario Kart World Open November 2026 runs from Saturday, November 21 at 2 PM PT (4 PM CT, 5 PM ET) to Sunday, November 22 at 6 PM PT (8 PM CT, 9 PM ET). Enter Event ID 3616 in Online Play on Nintendo Switch 2. It is the last qualifier for the Mario Kart World Fall Cup 2026 Championship on December 12. Current as of Nintendo’s November 12 announcement.
Nintendo’s last Mario Kart World Open of the year is next weekend, and it is the final chance for players in the US, Canada and Mexico to race their way into the Mario Kart World Fall Cup 2026 Championship. Here is everything Nintendo has confirmed, with the times converted so you do not miss the window.
Mario Kart World Open November 2026: dates and times
You can race any time during the event window. Nintendo lists it in Pacific time, so here are the conversions:
- Starts: Saturday, November 21 at 2 PM PT / 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET
- Ends: Sunday, November 22 at 6 PM PT / 8 PM CT / 9 PM ET
- Event ID: 3616
How to enter Event ID 3616
In Mario Kart World, go to Online Play, press the minus button to search for an event, and enter the four digit Event ID 3616. You need a Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World, a Nintendo Account, an internet connection and a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Nintendo says a free 7 day Nintendo Switch Online trial works too, and the official rules accept any membership tier, including a trial.
The event settings are locked:
- Mode: VS Race
- Class: 150cc
- Teams: none
- Items: Normal
- COM racers: none
- Course selection: Connected
- Maximum races: 32
- Interval between races: 0:30
Nintendo also notes that your username, player icon and score may show up publicly on the event results page.
How Fall Cup qualifying works
The Fall Cup has three qualifiers: the September Open, the October Open and this November Open. Under the official rules, players are ranked by the in-game score they build across up to 32 races. If two players tie, whoever reached that score first ranks higher. The top 24 from each qualifier can earn a Championship spot.
About five business days after the event, Nintendo pulls the top 24 from the leaderboard and emails them within 10 business days, using the email tied to their Nintendo Account. Qualifiers then have five days to respond, or the spot can pass to an alternate. If you already placed top 24 in September or October, you qualify through that first event, so November opens up spots for new names.
To compete for the Fall Cup itself, you must be a legal resident of the US (including D.C.), Canada or Mexico and be located there while playing. The minimum age is 13 in the US and Canada and 18 in Mexico.
Championship on December 12 and prizes
The 72 qualifiers are split into three groups of 24 on Saturday, December 12, starting at 1 PM PT (3 PM CT), 2 PM PT and 3 PM PT. The Championship settings are six VS races per set at 150cc with normal items, and the top eight from each group reach a 24 player final at 4 PM PT (6 PM CT). Nintendo hosts the rooms and shares Room IDs through its official tournament Discord.
The top three each get a Mario Kart World trophy, a NintendoVS backpack and a set of Mario Kart World decorative patches (approximate retail value $379.74, $329.74 and $279.74). Places 4 through 24 get the backpack and patches. Nintendo puts the total prize value at $1,613.76.
Free My Nintendo Platinum Points
Even if you are nowhere near the top 24, it is worth a few races. Eligible players in North and South America get 50 My Nintendo Platinum Points for taking part. Nintendo says they will be ready to claim on the My Nintendo Missions page on or about December 4, 2026 (PT).
Game Beacon’s take
With a 32 race cap, every race counts toward your total, and because ties go to whoever reached a score first, there is no advantage to saving your races for Sunday night. For most players, though, this is a free 50 points and a weekend of Connected course races. Make sure your Nintendo Account email is current before you start, because that is where Nintendo sends qualifier notices. Shopping for a Switch 2 or Mario Kart World first? See our Nintendo Black Friday 2026 deals guide.
Sources: Nintendo of America news post (November 12, 2026) and the official Mario Kart World Fall Cup 2026 Official Rules.
