Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is a motion-control sports game by Nintendo for Nintendo Switch 2. Read on to learn about its release date, platforms, and announcement history.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Release Date and Time
Releasing on October 22, 2026
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is releasing on October 22, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders are currently open. We’ll update this article when more information comes out!
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Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Overview
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is a new entry in Nintendo’s motion-control sports series. The game brings players back to Wuhu Island and lets them create a Mii or Sportsmate before competing in different sports using Joy-Con 2 controllers.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort includes 12 sports, such as Tennis, Bowling, Archery, Boxing, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Basketball, Golf, Thumb Wrestling, Prop Plane, Skateboarding, and Power Cruising. Thumb Wrestling was also highlighted as one of the new party-style activities in the game.
Some sports use Joy-Con 2 controllers in different ways, including mouse controls for Skateboarding, steering controls for Power Cruising, and motion controls for activities like Archery and Tennis. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is developed and published by Nintendo and is planned exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2.
Is Nintendo Switch Sports Resort on Xbox Game Pass?
No, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Is Nintendo Switch Sports Resort on PS Plus?
No, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is Nintendo Switch Sports Resort on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.
Announcement History
2026
June 9, 2026
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort was announced during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct. The reveal confirmed the game for Nintendo Switch 2, showed its return to Wuhu Island, and announced its October 22, 2026 release date.
2022
April 29, 2022
Nintendo Switch Sports launched for Nintendo Switch. The game brought motion-control sports to Nintendo’s hybrid system with activities such as Tennis, Bowling, Chambara, Soccer, Volleyball, Badminton, Golf, and Basketball.
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