Nintendo announces “Switch 2 Experience” events (UPDATE)

Nintendo will hold Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events where consumers can go hands-on with Nintendo Switch 2, in cities around the world. Nintendo Switch 2 Experience host cities and schedule. All dates are local.

North America:

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

Europe:

• 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

Oceania:

• Melbourne, May 10-11, 2025

Asia:

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

A Nintendo Account is necessary to participate in a Nintendo Switch 2 Experience event. Ticket registrations for consumers will begin in the near future. Tickets will be made available through a free-to-enter, randomly selected drawing. Registration is open from Jan. 17 at 12 p.m. PT / 2 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. ET until Jan. 26 at 11:59 p.m. local time for each Event location. Registrants will be notified of the drawing results soon after. Register during the registration period for a chance to attend.

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UPDATE: Nintendo is now sending out emails to let entrants know if they have been selected to attend these Switch 2 hands-on events. Nintendo has also said that waitlists for events will begin to appear on the registration page. Waitlist tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis if additional tickets are freed up due to cancelations. Please note that joining a waitlist does not guarantee that you will receive tickets.