Nintendo Live Tokyo

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.

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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.

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Other tournaments, such as for Splatoon 3, are also held, alongside stage events and character photo spots.

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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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