Participate in three exhilarating Nintendo Holiday Tournaments!
The NintendoVS Holiday Tournament is set to return this December, bringing excitement for Splatoon 3 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players across North America. Here's everything you need to know to participate and potentially win some My Nintendo Gold Points.
Splatoon 3 Turf War Tournament
The Splatoon 3 Turf War tournament is open to residents of the US, Canada, and Mexico who are aged 13+ (18+ in Mexico). To participate, you'll need a Nintendo Switch system, the Splatoon 3 game, a reliable high-speed internet connection, and a Nintendo Switch Online membership. The tournament runs from Dec 29, 2024, from 10 a.m. PT to 2 p.m. PT. Team registration opens at 9 a.m. PT on Dec 9 and closes before the tournament starts at 10 a.m. on Dec 29. Tournament codes are required to enter: Day 1 ID: 2330-3437-1627, Day 2 ID: 4142-2830-4427, Day 3 ID: 1157-2807-7355.
The Grand Prize for the winning team is 10,000 My Nintendo Gold Points per member. The top eight racers on each day receive 2,500 My Nintendo Gold Points.
1v1 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
The 1v1 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament takes place on Dec 28, 2024, from 3 p.m. PT to 6 p.m. PT. To enter, participants must access the in-game Tournament within Super Smash Bros. Ultimate between 3 p.m. PT and 6 p.m. PT on Dec 28.
The tournament uses Stock rules with a 2 stock limit and a 5:00 minute time limit. The following items are available: Smash Ball, Container, Star Rod, Home-Run Bat, Fire Bar, Killing Edge, Ray Gun, Drill, Bob-omb, Green Shell, Mr. Saturn, Pitfall, Banana Peel, Unira, Boomerang, and Screw Attack. FS Meter and Stage Hazards are enabled.
The Grand Prize for topping the ladder is 10,000 My Nintendo Gold Points. The tournament uses 150cc Race mode, with no teams, normal items, normal COM, all vehicles, smart steering OK, fixed period, 24 races, group shuffling every 4th match, any rating, and is code-required.
Getting Tournament Codes
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament codes for December 2024 are not currently available. Nintendo typically distributes invitations or codes via the Nintendo Switch Online app, Mario Kart official social media, or during special events. Tournament codes for online play are often time-limited and not archived publicly.
If you're looking to participate in online tournaments, your best option is to check Nintendo's official Mario Kart website or social media channels regularly around December 2024. You can also use the Nintendo Switch Online app and the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game itself for any announcements or codes as tournament events approach. Joining community forums or sites where players share active tournament codes can also be beneficial.
Since it is now August 2025, tournament codes from December 2024 are likely expired and generally not kept publicly available after the events end. Following official Nintendo channels remains the most reliable approach for up-to-date or future tournament codes.
[1]: Official Nintendo Mario Kart Website [2]: Nintendo Switch Online App [3]: Nintendo's Official Twitter Account
- The Nintendo Switch Online service allows players to access the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament codes, which are vital for participating in the online events.
- During December 2024, Nintendo typically distributes Mario Kart tournament codes via the Nintendo Switch Online app, official social media channels, or at special events.
- For upcoming Mario Kart tournaments, keeping an eye on the official Nintendo Mario Kart website, Nintendo Switch Online app, and the Nintendo's official Twitter account is recommended for staying informed about tournament codes and announcements.
