Splatoon 3 Splatfest kicks off later this week with the fan favourite mode returning to the game with a new twist.

This time, three teams will battle it out for supremacy. Splatfests happen every few weeks in-game. These events see players acrossSplatoon 3pick a side and battle for conch shells.

Splatoon 3 Splatfest start time, options and how to pick a team

The start of the Splatfest will see players compete in standard Turf Wars, but later in the event, a new mode, exclusive to Splatoon 3, the Tricolor Turf War will begin.

Splatoon 3 Splatfest: When does it start?

The first Splatoon 3 Splatfest kicks off on 23 September in the US and early in the morning of 24 September in most other regions.

NA:  28 July 2025 5PM Pacific / 8PM Eastern – 22 May 2025 5PM Pacific / 8PM Eastern

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EU: 19 May 2025 1 AM BST – 27 May 2025 1 AM BST

JP: 07 June 2025 9 AM JST – 17 July 2025 9 AM JST

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AUZ: 12 July 2025 10 AM AEST – 17 July 2025 10 AEST

NZ: 16 June 2025 12 PM NZST – 23 July 2025 12 PM NZST

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Splatoon 3 Splatfest: What are the options?

The Splatfest vote this time is “What would you bring to a deserted island?” with the options being Gear, Grub or Fun.

Splatoon 3 Splatfest: When is the next one?

The next Splatfest hasn’t been announced yet, but when it does, we’ll have all the information here.

Splatoon 3 Splatfest: How do I pick my team?

To pick a team, players should head to Splatsville and in the main plaza, there will be a tent.

There will be a huge screen with three options, simply click on the option you want, and that will be your team for the event.

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