If you’re excited to play Nintendo Switch Sports, you are in luck. The online playtest dates have been announced, as well as how to register for it.
You can test out online random matches for tennis, bowling, and chambara (swordplay) during set play sessions scheduled for Feb. 18-20.
How to register
Please note that the Nintendo Switch Sports Online Play Test is only available to Nintendo Switch Online members. Join today or try it free for 7 days (if eligible): https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/
- Beginning Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. PST, you can visit the dedicated My Nintendo reward page link and review the Online Play Test details: https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/7465c9bc0183c858
- Sign in to your Nintendo Account (or create one). Select “Redeem” and a download code will be displayed.
- Redeem the code on Nintendo eShop on your device or the web to download the Nintendo Switch Sports Online Play Test to your Nintendo Switch system.
- To enter the code on Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch system, visit the Nintendo eShop and select “Redeem code” on the menu.
- To enter the code on the web, visit Nintendo.com and go to “Start Shopping”. From there, scroll down to “Redeem Code”. If you are not signed in, it will prompt you to do so. Once you do that, you can enter the code and redeem Nintendo Switch Sports to play it.
Scheduled play sessions
Please note that matches in the Nintendo Switch Sports Online Play Test can only be played during these times. Circle your calendar, set an alarm, or do whatever else helps you remember stuff!
Feb. 18
- 7:00-7:45 p.m. PST (10:00 – 10:45 PM EST)
Feb. 19
- 3:00-3:45 a.m. PST (6:00- 6:45 AM EST)
- 11:00-11:45 a.m. PST (2:00- 2:45 PM EST)
- 7:00-7:45 p.m. PST (10:00- 10:45 PM EST)
Feb. 20
- 3:00-3:45 a.m. PST (6:00- 6:45 AM EST)
The game launches on April 29, 2022. Let us know below how you’re feeling about the online playtest. What sport are you most interested in playing?