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Watch Nintendo Live 2025 tournaments here

The annual gaming showcase event in Japan is back, featuring players competing in popular multiplayer titles. This iteration highlights two new Switch 2 releases alongside a franchise favorite. Find streaming information for the 2025 competition below.

Viewing details for Nintendo’s 2025 gaming event

Mario's fist punching a Question Block on a red background.

The competition will be available through the Nintendo Today mobile platform, which debuted earlier this year as a hub for game updates and promotional content. The free application offers customizable themes inspired by various franchises and can be downloaded on iOS and Android devices.

Live broadcasts begin at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time across both October 4th and 5th. Featured titles include Mario Kart World, Splatoon 3, and the basketball-racing hybrid Drag x Drive – with the latter two representing exclusive releases for Nintendo’s newest console.