Has Raiders Left You Craving A Splatfest? Splatoon 3's Got You Covered Next Month
Nintendo has announced the return of the Summer Nights event to Splatoon 3, featuring a seasonal Splatfest from August 22 to August 24, 2026.
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- Jul 31, 2026
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Nintendo has officially announced the return of the Summer Nights seasonal event to Splatoon 3, bringing a new Splatfest competition next month.
The upcoming event features a returning theme centered around a day-long reservation. Players will compete to answer the question: "Which would you reserve for a day?"
The three available teams for the event are:
- Palace
- Theme Park
- Beach
Event Schedule and Regional Times
The Summer Nights Splatfest is set to run from Friday, August 22, 2026, to Sunday, August 24, 2026. The localized start times for the event include:
- North America: Friday, August 22, at 5:00 PM PDT / 6:00 PM MDT / 7:00 PM CDT / 8:00 PM EDT
- UK & Ireland: Saturday, August 23, at 1:00 AM BST
- Europe: Saturday, August 23, at 2:00 AM CEST / 3:00 AM EEST
- Asia & Oceania: Saturday, August 23, at 9:00 AM JST / 8:00 AM AWST / 10:00 AM AEST
Voting for the event is expected to open in-game roughly a week before the Splatfest officially begins, following standard event practices.
Editorial note: Generated with AI from the cited sources and published through IRLMSQ's automated news workflow. This article was not reviewed by a human before publication. Editorial standards
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