Nintendo Live Tokyo
Nintendo Live is a major annual event hosted by Nintendo for its fans.
This large-scale festival is a celebration of Nintendo’s games, characters, and culture.
The 2025 Tokyo event will be held at the massive Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center.
A main highlight of the festival is the opportunity to play hands-on demos of upcoming and newly released games.
Nintendo Live also features major game tournaments, which are a huge draw for competitive players and spectators.
The 2025 event will host the first-ever “Mario Kart World: Invitational 2025,” featuring invited players from all around the globe.
Other tournaments, such as for Splatoon 3, are also held, alongside stage events and character photo spots.
It is a fun-filled event for Nintendo fans of all ages, offering a chance to be fully immersed in the world of Nintendo.
Event Details
- Dates
- The event will be held over a weekend in early October.
- The dates are Saturday, October 4th – Sunday, October 5th, 2025.
- Time
- Opening times are 10:00 – 18:00 daily.
- Location
- Tokyo Big Sight (South Exhibition Halls 1 & 2), Koto-ku, Tokyo.
- Admission
- Entry to the event is free, but requires winning a lottery in advance.
- Applications for both general admission and tournament participation are made through the “Nintendo Today!” smartphone app several months before the event.
- Please Note
- Due to immense popularity, entry is only possible for those who have won the advance lottery.
- It is always recommended to check official sources before attending.
Directions & Travel Information
- By Train
- Tokyo Big Sight is easily accessible via two main train lines.
- Yurikamome Line
- The closest station is Tokyo Big Sight Station.
- It is approximately a 3-minute walk to the venue.
- Rinkai Line
- A nearby station is Kokusai-tenjijō Station.
- It is approximately a 7-minute walk to the venue.
Event Summary
| calendar_month DATE | Oct 04 2025 - Oct 05 2025 |
|---|---|
| schedule TIME | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| payments Cost | FREE |
| info Website | Official Website |
| location_on Location | Tokyo Big Sight |
|---|---|
| map Area | Tokyo Odaiba |
| category CATEGORY | Gaming |
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