Nintendo Switch Sports

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
Genre: Sports
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: April 29, 2022

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'Nintendo Switch Sports' Will Add Basketball As A Free Update This Summer - Trailer

by Rainier on June 18, 2024 @ 6:20 p.m. PDT

Play sports such as Bowling, Tennis, & Chambara as well as three new additional sports including Soccer, Badminton, and Volleyball.

Swing, kick and spike your way to victory with a collection of sports that puts you right into the action!

Play together in person or online with family and friends, or challenge friendly competitors near and far in the new iteration of the classic Wii Sports series.

Turn your real-world actions into in-game movements using Joy-Con controllers and compete in six sports, including Soccer, Volleyball, Bowling, Tennis, Badminton and Chambara (swordplay). You can even use a Joy-Con with the Leg Strap accessory included in the physical version to kick the ball in a Soccer Shoot-Out!

Plus, a seventh sport is planned to be added via a free update this fall – get ready to Golf! Get active and get into the game when Nintendo Switch Sports launches

As you play online in random matchmaking, redeem points you earn for in-game rewards like outfits, sports accessories, gear, and much more for your avatar. The selection of items will rotate each week, so check back and see what’s in stock!


Basketball is coming to Spocco Square in the Nintendo Switch Sports game later this summer as a free update!

Use motion controls to sink as many baskets as you can within the time limit in the solo Three-Point Challenge. If you’re looking for friendly competition, then up to four players*** can compete locally in Five-Streak Battle or Three-Point Contest, and you can dribble, pass and score in two-on-two matches locally*** or online**.

This free update for Nintendo Switch Sports dunks its way onto Nintendo Switch this summer.

** Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack required to play the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online, Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online, SEGA Genesis – Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online: MATURE 17+ collections of games Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch/online

*** Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.

Key Features:

  • Swing, kick, spike, and bowl your way to victory in six sports
  • Play Soccer, Volleyball, Bowling, Tennis, Badminton, and Chambara (swordplay)
  • Motion controls will get you moving and help turn your real-world actions into in-game movements
  • Use the Leg Strap accessory to kick the ball in a Soccer Shoot-Out or, after a free update this summer, in Soccer matches as well
  • Play online** and challenge random opponents to earn in-game rewards like clothing, gear and much more or reach the Pro League
  • Play with friends and family locally* or online**—in some sports, you and a friend can even team up on the same system to take on other teams online
  • Golf is planned to be added via a free update this fall

Nintendo Switch Sports is available for Nintendo Switch at $39.99.


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