Exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members

If you get the error This reward is not available in your registered country/region, you may still be able to participate. Please select the territory your Nintendo Account country/region setting is located in: The Americas, Oceania or Japan.

Important – please read the following information

• The Online Play Test software is under development and may not be reflective of the full version of Nintendo Switch Sports. You may experience unexpected behaviour or errors while playing. If you encounter any issues, please note that Customer Support will not be offered and will not respond to individual inquiries related to these issues.
• The Online Play Test may be terminated without notice. Session times may also be shortened or extended without prior notice.
• Save data from the Online Play Test cannot be carried over to the full game.
• The Online Play Test software represents a game still in development and is subject to change.
• By registering to participate in the Online Play Test, you agree not to share information about the Online Play Test publicly, including the sharing of screenshots or video footage from the game on social media.

When is it happening?

There will be five sessions in total, each one lasting 45 minutes:

Saturday 19 February

• 03:00 - 03:45 (UK time) / 04:00 - 04:45 (CET)
• 11:00 - 11:45 (UK time) / 12:00 - 12:45 (CET)
• 19:00 - 19:45 (UK time) / 20:00 - 20:45 (CET)

Sunday 20 February

• 03:00 - 03:45 (UK time) / 04:00 - 04:45 (CET)
• 11:00 - 11:45 (UK time) / 12:00 - 12:45 (CET)

What sports will be available?

You’ll be able to play online matches of Bowling, Tennis and Chambara against random players. You will not be able to initiate matches against friends who are also taking part in the Online Play Test.

What do I need to participate?

• A Nintendo Switch console*
• A Nintendo Account
• An internet connection
• An active Nintendo Switch Online membership

*Nintendo Switch Sports Online Play Test is not compatible with Nintendo Switch Lite.

How do I get involved?

1. Sign in to your Nintendo Account.
2. Select the "Redeem" button above and redeem the My Nintendo reward to receive a download code for the Nintendo Switch Sports Online Play Test software. No points will be required to redeem the reward.
3. Redeem the download code in Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch console to download the Online Play Test software to your console. Find out how to redeem a download code on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch.
4. Launch the software during the play times listed above to join the test.

The reward code expires on 20 February 2022 at 11:45 (UK time) / 12:45 (CET).
This offer is available for a limited time only beginning 16 February 2022 and only while supplies last.

Request to participants

Please follow the below advice while participating in the Online Play Test:

• Attach the Joy-Con strap and hold the controller securely when playing.
  
  
• Make sure you have enough space around you.
  
  
• Don't stand too close to the television.
  
  

Additional information for parents/guardians

When children are playing, please ensure the above advice is followed and that a parent or guardian is present.

We appreciate your cooperation to help provide a better experience in the full game.