Nintendo has announced that the seasonal Summer Nights event will return to Splatoon 3 next month, bringing back a themed Splatfest for Nintendo Switch players.
Quick Facts
- Event Dates: August 22nd – 24th, 2026
- Event Theme: 'Which would you reserve for a day?'
- Teams: Palace, Theme Park, and Beach
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
Splatfest Regional Start Times
For players preparing to jump into the upcoming Splatfest, Nintendo has outlined the exact rollout times across different time zones for Friday, August 22nd:
- North America: 5pm PDT / 6pm MDT / 7pm CDT / 8pm EDT
- UK and Ireland: 1am BST
- Europe: 2am CEST / 3am EEST
- Asia and Oceania: 9am JST / 8am AWST / 10am AEST
Voting for teams is expected to open the week before the battle kicks off. Until the event begins, players can continue clearing Relics in Splatoon Raiders.