What time does Splatoon 3’s Splatfest start?

You have to know when to show up before you can get into your groove.

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The 11th official Splatfest and first Splatoween is here for Splatoon 3, asking players which Halloween monster would be the best friend: a Zombie, Skeleton, or Ghost. But when does the Splatfest start? We’ve got the answers.

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As with Splatfests from previous games, players will select one of the teams available when they log into the game during the Splatfest preview or event proper. Doing so will pledge their allegiance to that team for the duration of the Splatfest, granting them a team-exclusive shirt, impacting who they are teamed up with, and deciding the rewards gained at the end of the event—with the winning team earning additional items.

The big difference in Splatoon 3 is the introduction of the three-team system, compared to the two teams available in previous games, which doesn’t change much initially. However, once the event reaches its halfway stage, there is a chance to play a Tricolor Turf War where one team of four will have to defend against two teams of two, with any team able to participate as the attacker or defender, regardless of current event standing.

Even with all of the changes, the event runs just like most of the Splatfests players will be used to, including the regional timezone splits that will result in three different winners.

If you plan to participate, here are the dates and times for Splatoon 3’s next Splatfest. 

Exact dates and times for Splatoon 3’s Splatfest

The theme for the Splatoween Splatfest: "Which would be the best friend?" Zobmies, Skeletons, or Ghosts?
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Splatoon 3 has four regions open to players, with each essentially hosting independent Splatfest events in terms of results. This is because each region will have its own start and end times for the event, with some having multiple if they contain several subregions.

Here is that breakdown so players know exactly when certain portions of a Splatfest begin.

The Americas, Australia, and New Zealand

  • Americas: Oct. 27 at 7pm CT to Oct, 29 at 7pm CT
  • AUS: Oct. 28 at 11am AEDT to Oct. 30 at 11am AEDT
  • NZ: Oct. 27 at 1pm NZDT to Oct. 29 at 1pm NZDT

Europe

  • EU: Oct. 28 at 1am BST to Oct. 30 at 1am BST

Hong Kong/South Korea 

  • HK/SK: Oct. 28 at 11am AEDT to Oct. 30 at 11am AEDT

Japan

  • Japan: Oct. 27 at 9am JST to Oct. 28 at 9am JST
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