Mario Tennis Fever Open October 2026 Tournament Announced
Nintendo is launching the Mario Tennis Fever Open October 2026 Tournament this fall, bringing competitive play to the court. Players nationwide will compete in single elimination rounds, with the top four advancing to a livestreamed double elimination bracket where a champion will be crowned. Registration opens October 5.
Mario leaps with a tennis racket on a vibrant court, promoting the Mario Tennis Fever Open October 2026 tournament.
Nintendo will host the Mario Tennis Fever Open October 2026 Tournament on October 24, with competition beginning at 10:00 a.m. PT. The initial Bracket Round will determine the top four players, whose matches will be livestreamed starting at 1:00 p.m. PT until a champion is crowned.
Tournament Format
Players will compete in one-on-one, best-of-three single elimination matches until four remain. The top four will then advance to a livestreamed double elimination bracket.
Match specifications include:
all characters and Fever Rackets allowed
singles play
one Fever Racket per match
extended play format
one set with two games
tiebreaker enabled
Stadium Court (Grass)
Standard Ball
Registration and Eligibility
Registration opens October 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PT and closes October 24 at 9:30 a.m. PT. Players must register through Battlefy at battlefy.com/nintendovs/mario-tennis-fever and provide their full name, home address (no P.O. Boxes), phone number, date of birth, contact email, in-game name, 12-digit Nintendo Switch Friend Code, Nintendo Account email, and Nintendo Account User Support Number.
The tournament is open to legal residents of the US (including D.C.) and Canada age 13 and older, and Mexico age 18 and older. Participants must have access to a Nintendo Switch 2 system, Mario Tennis Fever game, Nintendo Account, reliable high-speed internet, and a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Winners will be notified within 10 days of the tournament's conclusion.
Prizes
Prize
Items
ARV (USD)
Grand Prize
trophy, NintendoVS duffle bag, Mario Tennis Fever water bottle, convertible cinch, sweatband, hand towel, and visor
$468.93
First Prize
trophy, NintendoVS duffle bag, Mario Tennis Fever water bottle, convertible cinch, sweatband, hand towel, and visor
$468.93
Second Prize
trophy, NintendoVS duffle bag, Mario Tennis Fever water bottle, convertible cinch, sweatband, hand towel, and visor
$468.93
Third Prize
NintendoVS duffle bag, Mario Tennis Fever water bottle, convertible cinch, sweatband, hand towel, and visor
$168.94
Fourth Prize (4 winners)
water bottle, convertible cinch, sweatband, hand towel, and visor
$88.95 each
Eight total prizes will be awarded. The Grand Prize winner receives a trophy, NintendoVS duffle bag, Mario Tennis Fever water bottle, convertible cinch, sweatband, hand towel, and visor (ARV $468.93 USD). First and Second Prize winners receive identical packages, each with a respective trophy (ARV $468.93 USD each). The Third Prize winner receives all items except the trophy (ARV $168.94 USD). Four Fourth Prize winners each receive the water bottle, convertible cinch, sweatband, hand towel, and visor (ARV $88.95 USD each). Total prize value is $1,931.53 USD.
No purchase is necessary. Winner determination is based on skill. For full details and restrictions, see the Official Rules at battlefy.com/nintendovs/mario-tennis-fever. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052.
