On what date did the Splatoon 3 Splatfest tie-in for Splatoon Raiders begin?

The Splatoon 3 Splatfest tie-in for Splatoon Raiders began on July 10, 2026. The collaboration event started at 5 p.m. Pacific Time and connected Nintendo’s multiplayer shooter with its upcoming Switch 2 spin-off.

The Splatfest asked players to choose among three fighting styles: Speed, Power, and Tactics. It ran through July 12, making it a promotional event held shortly before Splatoon Raiders launched on July 23. The event’s theme reflected the new game’s action-focused premise and its emphasis on battling Salmonids while exploring the Spirhalite Islands.

The date can be confusing because some regions entered the event on July 11 according to local time. Nintendo’s North American announcement and the event schedule identify July 10 as the start date, while July 12 was the closing date rather than the beginning.