Nintendo scheduled the European September Slipstream for September 26–27, 2026, and promised to publish a worldwide top-100 leaderboard about a week after it ended. The exact standings are not verified here, so no winner or finishing positions can be confirmed. Nintendo’s announcement gives the event ID as 4245 and says competitors started with a 3,000-point versus rating.
Where are the September Slipstream results?
Nintendo UK said it would publish a worldwide top 100 about a week after the event ended. Its announcement establishes that a leaderboard was planned, but the exact results are not available from the information confirmed here. That means there is no verified winner, rank order, final rating, or participation total to report.
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For confirmed placements, use Nintendo’s official results announcement when it is available. Until then, treat any claimed winner or score as unverified.
When did the event run?
The European September Slipstream was scheduled from 09:00 UK time on Saturday, September 26, through 21:00 UK time on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Nintendo noted that times shown in the event-rules image use Central European Summer Time. Nintendo UK’s event announcement describes it as an online event for Mario Kart World players across Europe.
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- Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world
- Traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more—with shifting weather patterns and a day/night cycle
- Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line
- Take on the adrenaline-packed Knockout Tour—a fierce 24-driver elimination mode
- Explore courses at your own pace and wander the world to discover fun surprises in Free Roam
How did the Slipstream rating work?
Each participant started at 3,000 versus rating points. Race placement raised or lowered that rating; players could race as much or as little as they wanted during the event window. At the close, the rating was locked. Nintendo put it plainly: “Once the time is up, that’s it – the event will be over and your rating total will be locked in!”
What was the event ID, and how did players enter?
Nintendo listed the event ID as 4245. Its announced in-game route was:
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- One system, three play modes: TV, Tabletop, and Handheld
- Larger, vivid, 7.9” LCD touch screen with support for HDR and up to 120 fps
- Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world
- Traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more—with shifting weather patterns and a day/night cycle
- Choose Online Play from the game’s main menu.
- Press the minus button to search for an event.
- Enter event ID 4245.
Nintendo also said players could practice under the same rules before the event began.
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- Race through an interconnected world of courses spanning mountains, forests, and cities with dynamic weather patterns and day/night cycles.
- Experience intense 24-driver elimination races in Knockout Tour mode, where racers compete checkpoint by checkpoint until one champion remains.
- Master new racing techniques including rail riding, wall jumping, and water skimming to find the fastest route to victory.
- Explore the vast world at your own pace in Free Roam mode, discovering hidden surprises and alternate paths.
- Enhance your racing experience with magnetic Joy-Con 2 Wheel accessories, providing secure and realistic steering control.
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- [SEAMLESS OPEN WORLD] Experience an interconnected racing environment with zero loading screens between courses. Navigate a massive world featuring 24-hour dynamic day/night cycles and shifting weather patterns that directly impact vehicle traction and handling across mountains and cities.
- [ADVANCED RACING MECHANICS] Master all-new maneuvers including high-speed rail riding, wall jumping, and tactical water skimming. These next-gen traversal abilities allow players to discover hidden shortcuts and alternate routes within a 100% seamless world-map architecture.
- [24-PLAYER ELIMINATION MODE] Compete in the high-stakes Knockout Tour, an adrenaline-packed 24-driver elimination mode where racers are removed checkpoint by checkpoint. Supports up to 24-player online multiplayer with integrated GameChat for real-time social coordination.
- [NEXT-GEN TECHNICAL SPECS] Optimized exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 system to deliver stunning 4K Ultra HD resolution in docked mode and a locked 60FPS frame rate. Features enhanced texture mapping and global illumination for the most immersive visual experience in series history.
- [OPEN-WORLD EXPLORATION] Step away from the Grand Prix in the all-new Free Roam mode to wander the world at your own pace. Discover hidden surprises, unlockable vehicle parts, and brand-new drivers across diverse biomes including dense forests and sprawling urban landscapes.
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- Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world
- Traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more—with shifting weather patterns and a day/night cycle
- Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line
- Take on the adrenaline-packed Knockout Tour—a fierce 24-driver elimination mode
What did players need to take part?
- Game and console: Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2.
- Connection: Internet access.
- Online membership: Nintendo Switch Online. Nintendo said a seven-day free trial also qualified for this event. Nintendo Support separately states that an online membership is required for the game’s online features.
- Game update: Nintendo instructed participants to update to the latest version. Nintendo Support lists version 1.8.0 as released on September 9, 2026; the event announcement does not specify a minimum version number. See Nintendo Support’s Mario Kart World update instructions.
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