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Nintendo Switch 2 Experience: Dates, locations, and how to still get a ticket

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If you want to get your hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 before any of your friends, you need to get real lucky with the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience lottery system

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There's a Nintendo Switch 2 Experience set to go live starting in April, designed to give some lucky players the opportunity to get their hands on the Switch 2 ahead of its expected release in 2025. Nintendo announced the in-person events following the reveal of the Switch 2 back in January via a short teaser trailer, which gave us a first glimpse at the new design and confirmation of an incoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. 

Still, as exciting as the future digital showcase is, we're really keen to get more information on the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience. The event will not only let us touch the console ourselves, but it may also give us the chance to play some upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games that haven't been announced yet – although there are early signs pointing towards Mario Kart 9 being one of the first launch titles. So, if you're keen to jump onto the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience train, here's all the information that you need to know, including the confirmed dates, locations, and how you can sign up for the waiting list for tickets to join the live event. 

What is the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience?

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The Nintendo Switch 2 Experience is a hands-on event hosted by Nintendo. It's designed to give players a first opportunity to come together and see the new system in-person, and get hands-on with some of the games which will be available at launch.

Nintendo is yet to confirm what exactly will be at the Switch 2 Experience, but we'd expect it to be reflective of the launch lineup – the publisher held similar events back in 2016/2017 after it revealed the original Switch. Either way, while we wait for more info, below you'll find details on how to enter the raffle to get a ticket and which locations and dates the company has planned around the world. 

How to get Nintendo Switch 2 Experience tickets

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If you want to attend the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience, you'll need a ticket. This is a limited-capacity event, and tickets are made available through a free-to-enter, randomly selected drawing. Registration is now closed for the event. However, some locations have waitlists that you can still sign up for. 

To apply for a Nintendo Switch 2 Experience ticket, you'll also need a free Nintendo Account to enter. Tickets are also non-transferable, and you'll need them on hand when you go to the venue as well. If you need to check to see if you've been given a ticket (if you registered for one back in January), be sure to check your Nintendo account and the inbox of the email that's tied to it.

You can sign up for a waiting list for a Nintendo Switch 2 Experience ticket here.  

Nintendo Switch 2 experience locations and dates

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The Nintendo Switch 2 Experience dates are variable depending on your location. The events will run all throughout April, May, and June 2025, with multiple dates for major cities around the world.

Interestingly, many of the dates are staggered – those of you in New York can get your hands-on between April 4-6, while those of you in Los Angeles will need to wait until April 11-13. Below you'll find all of the confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 Experiences dates and locations: 

Switch 2 Experience North America dates

  • New York: April 4-6, 2025
  • Los Angeles: April 11-13, 2025
  • Dallas: April 25-27, 2025
  • Toronto: April 25-27, 2025

Switch 2 Experience Europe dates

  • Paris: April 4-6, 2025
  • London: April 11-13, 2025
  • Milan: April 25-27, 2025
  • Berlin: April 25-27, 2025
  • Madrid: May 9-11, 2025
  • Amsterdam: May 9-11, 2025

Switch 2 Experience Oceania dates

  • Melbourne: May 10-11, 2025

Switch 2 Experience Asia dates

  • Tokyo (Makuhari): April 26-27, 2025
  • Seoul: May 31-June 1, 2025
  • Hong Kong: To be announced
  • Taipei: To be announced

For more news, we have a guide on all the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order details and a breakdown on everything that we currently know about the Switch 2 design.

Josh West
Josh West
Editor-in-Chief, GamesRadar+

Josh West is Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar+. He has over 18 years of experience in both online and print journalism, and was awarded a BA (Hons) in Journalism and Feature Writing. Josh has contributed to world-leading gaming, entertainment, tech, music, and comics brands, including games™, Edge, Retro Gamer, SFX, 3D Artist, Metal Hammer, and Newsarama. In addition, Josh has edited and written books for Hachette and Scholastic, and worked across the Future Games Show as an Assistant Producer. He specializes in video games and entertainment coverage, and has provided expert comment for outlets like the BBC and ITV. In his spare time, Josh likes to play FPS games and RPGs, practice the bass guitar, and reminisce about the film and TV sets he worked on as a child actor.

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