Mario Kart World’s next Open starts November 21, with a shot at the Fall Cup
Mario Kart World players have another weekend to put their racing skills to the test. Nintendo’s November Open begins on November 21, and for eligible competitors it is also the final qualifying event for the North American Fall Cup.
The online event runs from 2 p.m. Pacific on Saturday, November 21, until 6 p.m. Pacific on Sunday, November 22. That is 5 p.m. Eastern on Saturday through 9 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, so you do not have to start racing as soon as the event opens.
There is an important distinction if you are eyeing the championship. Nintendo says eligible participants from North and South America can receive a participation reward, but the Fall Cup tournament has its own residency, location and age requirements.
Nintendo’s event graphic shows the race settings for the November Open. Image: Nintendo
How to join the November Mario Kart World Open
Start Mario Kart World, select Online Play and press the minus button to search for an event. Enter event ID 3616 during the event window. You will need a Switch 2, the game, a Nintendo Account, an internet connection and a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
The Open uses 150cc VS Races, normal items and no teams or computer-controlled racers. Course selection is set to Connected, and you can complete up to 32 races during the event. Nintendo says your account’s display name, icon and score may be visible on the event results page.
If you have yet to pick up the game, Mario Kart World for Switch 2 is available separately. Players who already have the game do not need another copy to enter.
An official Mario Kart World game image. Image: Nintendo
What it takes to qualify for the Fall Cup
The official rules say the 24 highest-ranked players in each qualifying event may be eligible for the December 12 championship. Rankings use the in-game score accumulated during the event; if scores are tied, the player who reached that score first ranks higher.
A top-24 result is an opportunity to qualify, not an automatic guarantee. Nintendo says it will contact potential qualifiers through the email on their Nintendo Account, and eligibility checks and response deadlines apply. I would make sure that email address is current if you plan to compete for a place.
For the Fall Cup tournament, players must be legal residents of the United States (including Washington, D.C.), Canada or Mexico and must be in one of those territories while participating. The minimum age is 13 in the US and Canada, or 18 in Mexico; further conditions apply to minors.
A second promotional screenshot from Mario Kart World. Image: Nintendo
There is a participation reward too
Nintendo says eligible participants in North and South America can claim 50 My Nintendo Platinum Points, expected to appear on the Missions page on or around December 4. That reward is separate from qualifying for the North American championship.
An eligible Nintendo Switch Online trial also counts under the tournament rules. If you use a free trial, check its terms: Nintendo says it automatically converts to a paid membership unless canceled.
Image credit: Nintendo. The in-article racing images are general Mario Kart World screenshots.
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