MariKart Grand Prix

Tournament licensing pending, subject to decision by Nintendo of Australia

Rev your engines and buckle up for the adrenaline-fuelled SMASH! 2024 Marikart Grand Prix! - our Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament on the Nintendo Switch. Secure your spot and embark in the qualifying rounds, where racers will battle it out until only the top 8 remain standing. The ultimate challenge awaits as these elite racers face off in a heart-pounding 16-race Grand Prix extravaganza! Will you conquer the tracks, dodge every shell, and claim victory as the undisputed SMASH! 2024 MariKart champion? It's time to showcase your driving skills, unleash your power-ups, and prove that you have what it takes to cross the finish line in triumph!

Important Disclaimer

  • Please note that this community tournament is UNOFFICIAL
  • Nintendo is not a sponsor of or affiliated with this tournament
  • We reserve the right to exercise SMASH! and Nintendo's community guidelines in order to provide a safe and fair environment for all our viewers, volunteers, staff, and competitors
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Terms & Conditions

Who Can Enter

  • You must hold a SMASH! 2024 Weekend or Sunday pass or...
  • You must hold a SMASH! 2024 Exhibitors or Media pass to enter
  • You must be above the age of 12 years old, no exceptions
  • SMASH! Staff and Crew are not allowed to enter
  • If you meet the above requirements and have a physical or hidden disability, please complete this registration form and then send us an email so that we can better accommodate you

Entry & Schedule

There are 32 racer slots for online registration only.

Reserve Driver registrations will be taken on the day of the event at the Gaming Registration Desk.

Online Registration opens at 12:00 PM AEST on Sunday the 16th of June, 2024

Online Registration Extended to 12:00 AM AEST on Sunday the 14th of July, 2024. (ONLY A HANDFUL OF SLOTS LEFT!)

Reserve Driver Registration opens during the convention at 10:00am on Sunday the 21st of July, 2024. We will only take 10 reserve drivers.

The 32 registered racers will then be shuffled and put into four groups of eight racers.

Successful racers will be notified via email a week before the convention. The tournament will commence at 10:30 AM on Sunday the 21st of July, 2024.

ON SUNDAY 21ST JULY

Pre-race check-in is conducted 30 minutes before the beginning of each round at the Gaming Registration Desk (please see map onsite). If you are not checked-in 15 minutes before your scheduled race, you will be replaced by a Reserve Driver - There will be no exceptions.

  • 10:30 AM - Elimination Match (Group A)
  • 11:00 AM - Elimination Match (Group B)


    Top 4 of Group A & B will become Group E
  • 11:30 AM - Elimination Match (Group C)
  • 12:00 PM - Elimination Match (Group D)


    Top 4 of Group C & D will become Group F
  • 12:30 PM - Elimination Match (Group E)
  • 1:00 PM - Elimination Match (Group F)


    Top 4 of Group E & F will proceed to Final Grand Prix
  • 2:00 PM - Final Grand Prix

Tournament Rules

Elimination Rounds

In the first Elimination Round, racers will compete for the highest score in 4 races. The format will be 150cc, No Assists, Frantic Items, All Vehicles, Smart Steering Off. Top 4 scorers of each match will advance through to the next round.

In the second Elimination Round, racers will compete for the highest score in 4 races. The format will be 150cc, No Assists, Normal Items, All Vehicles, Smart Steering Off. Top 4 scorers of each match move on to the Final Grand Prix.

Final Grand Prix
In the Final Grand Prix, racers will compete for the highest score in 16 races. The format will be 150cc, No Assists, Normal Items, All Vehicles, Smart Steering Off. Top 3 scorers will win a place on the podium.

Sudden Death
In the case where during:
~ Elimination Round ~ There is a Draw on 4th place, a Sudden Death Race will occur.
~ Final Grand Prix ~ There is a Draw on any podium spots, a Sudden Death Race will occur.

The Sudden Death format will be 1 race, 200cc, No Assists, Bullet Bill Only, All Vehicles, Smart Steering Off, GCN Baby Park.

Prizes