Splatoon 3 – Splatfests: schedule, themes, results, and other details

First introduced in Splatoon on Wii U, Splatfests are back in Splatoon 3. In this post, you will find all there is to know about Splatfests: schedule, themes, results, and more. This post will be updated regularly as new Splatfests are announced, so keep checking back! For details about special events (Big Run, Eggstra Work etc.), make sure to check out this page instead!

Always make sure to download the latest Software update for Splatoon 3 before a Splatfest!

Splatoon 3 – Splatfests: Schedule (current and upcoming Splatfests)

Splatest #15

• Regions: worldwide
• Theme: Spring Fest – It’s spring! A time for fuzzy fluffiness! Baby Chicks vs Li’l Bunnies vs Bear Cubs!
• Winner: TBA
  
• Day and time:
  • Sneak Peek: from April 12th to the start of the main event
  • Europe: April 20th (2AM) to April 22nd (2AM), with second half from April 21st (2AM)
  • UK: April 20th (1AM) to April 22nd (1AM), with second half from April 21st (1AM)
  • North America (ET): April 19th (8PM) to April 21st (8PM), with second half from April 20th (8PM)
  • North America (PT): April 19th (5PM) to April 21st (5PM), with second half from April 20th (5PM)
  • Japan: April 20th (9AM) to April 22nd (9AM), with second half from April 21st (9AM)
• Additional notes: none.

Results

Worldwide

• Half-Time: Team Baby Chicks (???%) / Team Li’l Bunnies (???%) / Team Bear Cubs (???%)
• Final: Team Baby Chicks (???pt) / Team Li’l Bunnies (???pt) / Team Bear Cubs (???pt)
  • Sneak Peek: Team Baby Chicks (???%) / Team Li’l Bunnies (???%) / Team Bear Cubs (???%)
  • Votes: Team Baby Chicks (???%) / Team Li’l Bunnies (???%) / Team Bear Cubs (???%)
  • Clout (Open): Team Baby Chicks (???%) / Team Li’l Bunnies (???%) / Team Bear Cubs (???%)
  • Clout (Pro): Team Baby Chicks (???%) / Team Li’l Bunnies (???%) / Team Bear Cubs (???%)
  • Clout (Tricolor Turf War): Team Baby Chicks (???%) / Team Li’l Bunnies (???%) / Team Bear Cubs (???%)

Splatoon 3 – Splatfests: All the results

• Splatfest #0: Team Rock (Shiver) won in all regions
• Splatfest #1: Team Gear (Shiver) won worldwide
• Splatfest #2: Team Water-type (Big Man) won worldwide
• Splatfest #3: Team Sweet (Frye) won worldwide
• Splatfest #4: Team White Chocolate (Big Man) won worldwide
• Splatfest #5: Team Nessie (Shiver) won worldwide
• Splatfest #6: Team Power (Shiver) won worldwide
• Splatfest #7: Team Vanilla (Shiver) wonworldwide
• Splatfest #8: Team Money (Shiver) won worldwide
• Splatfest #9: Team Shiver won worldwide
• Splatfest #10: Team Ghost (Big Man) won worldwide
• Splatfest #11: Team Handshake (Shiver) won in Europe and North America, and Team Obanyaki (Frye) won in Japan
• Splatfest #12: Team Solo (Big Man) won worldwide
• Splatfest #13: Team Whipped Cream (Big Man) won in Japan, and Team Friday (Shiver) won in Europe and North America
• Splatfest #14: Team Usushio (Shiver) won in Japan, and Team Keyboard (Big Man) won in Europe and North America

Total Results:

• Team Shiver: 12 wins
• Team Frye: 2 wins
• Team Big Man: 6 wins

NB: the total results take into account the wins in all regions for Splatfest with different themes in each one (like the pre-launch one).

Results by region:

• Europe: Team Shiver (9 wins) / Team Frye (1 win) / Team Big Man (5 wins)
• Americas: Team Shiver (9 wins) / Team Frye (1 win) / Team Big Man (5 wins)
• Japan: Team Shiver (8 wins) / Team Frye (2 wins) / Team Big Man (5 wins)

Splatoon 3 – What are Splatfests?

Splatfests are special in-game events taking place on a regular basis, which task players with settling some highly important debates (for example: “What is the best condiment? Ketchup or Mayo?”).

But the winner of a Splatfest isn’t (solely) decided based on the numbers of votes. Instead, players are split into three teams (based on their answer to the Splatfest’s question), and those teams then get to duke it out in Turf Wars. The team with the best results then wins the Splatfest, and the answer they voted for is selected as the only valid answer to the question initially asked (as per Splatfest Law).

Here’s how results are calculated:

• Total votes: +70pts for #1, +35pts for #2, 0pts for #3
• Conch shells per player during Sneak Peek: +90pts for #1, +45pts for #2, 0pts for #3
• Individual Clout from Splatfest Battle (Open): +120pts for #1, +60pts for #2, 0pts for #3
• Individual Clout from Tricolor Turf War: +180pts for #1, +90pts for #2, 0pts for #3
• Individual Clout from Splatfest Battle (Pro): +120pts for #1, +60pts for #2, 0pts for #3

NB: only the team that ranks #1 in a given category gets the points for it.

Splatoon 3 – About regions

Just like in Splatoon and Splatoon 2, there are two types of Splatfests: those with the same theme in all regions (those are generally run simultaneously), and those with a different theme in each region (though some are frequently put together, like Europe and the Americas for example).

Splatoon 3 allows you to choose your region for Splatfests, which determines not just the theme of the Splatfest you get to take part in, but also which players you will be matched with (for example, if you select the Europe region, you will get the European themes and be matched with European players).

However, you need to keep in mind that once you have selected your region and take part in a Splatfest, you will not be able to change your region again for a little while.

Splatoon 3 – Splatfests: The various phases

• Phase 1: Announcement. The Squid Research Lab announces the Splatfest and its theme;
• Phase 2: Splatfest Sneak Peek. The time between the announcement and the start of the Splatfest. During that time, players can do the following:
  • Cast their vote. Doing so allows you to get your Splatfest t-shirt (always has the Ability Doubler as their primary ability);
  • Upgrade the t-shirt ahead of the event;
  • Raise your catalog level by battling;
  • Work shifts in Salmon Run to receive conch shells. Those do have an influence on the results of the Splatfest, allowing you to influence the results even if you cannot participate! Also, you can spend conch shells in the lobby for the chance to win items for Splashtags and lockers from the Shell-Out Machine.
  • NB: You can cast your vote at anytime from the moment voting is open up to shortly before the end of the Splatfest!
• Phase 4: the Splatfest takes place on the designated day(s)
  • First Half (first 24 hours): takes place in Splatfest Battle (Open) and Splatfest Battle (Pro) matches. Gain Clout based on wins, losses, and points from inking turf from both modes. Clout will also impact the final outcome!
  • Second Half (last 24 hours): features Tricolor Turf War, which pitches the winning team against the two straggling behind. When it kicks off, the team with the most clout during the first half is announced in the Halftime Report.
• Phase 5: the results are announced a couple of hours after the Splatfest has ended, and players from all three teams get their rewards (naturally, winning team gets the best rewards). You get Super Sea Snails depending on how high your Splatfest Rank is. Your Splatfest Rank goes up depending on your play during the Splatfest Main Event.

Splatoon 3 – Splatfests: Past events

Splatest #0 (Splatfest World Premiere)

• Regions: All
• Theme: Which one’s the best? Rock vs Paper vs Scissors!
• Winner: Team Rock
• Day and time:
  • Europe: August 27th (10AM to 10PM, with 1st half from 10AM to 4PM and 2nd half from 4PM to 10PM)
  • UK: August 27th (9AM to 9PM, with 1st half from 9AM to 3PM and 2nd half from 3PM to 9PM)
  • North America (ET): August 27th (12PM) to August 28th (12AM), with 1st half from August 27th (12PM to 6PM) and 2nd half from August 27th (6PM) to August 28th (12AM))
  • North America (PT): August 27th (9AM to 9PM), with 1st half from 9AM to 3PM and 2nd half from 3PM to 9PM)
  • Japan: August 28th from 9AM to 9PM, with 1st half from 9AM to 3PM and 2nd half from 3PM to 9PM)
  • Oceania + Asia (AEST): August 28th from 10AM to 10PM, with 1st half from 10AM to 4PM and 2nd half from 4PM to 10PM
• Additional notes: you need to download the Splatfest World Premiere demo if you want to take part in this Splatfest! Also, no Splatfest Sneak Peek during this pre-launch Splatfest!

Results

Europe

• Half-Time: Team Rock (33.20%) / Team Paper (32.13%) / Team Scissors (34.66%)
• Final: Team Rock (25p) / Team Paper (10p) / Team Scissors (0p)
  • Votes: Team Rock (45.44%) / Team Paper (19.59%) / Team Scissors (34.95%)
  • Clout (Open): Team Rock (37.71%) / Team Paper (30.37%) / Team Scissors (31.90%)
  • Clout (Pro): Team Rock (33.01%) / Team Paper (33.51%) / Team Scissors (33.46%)

Americas

• Half-Time: Team Rock (33.01%) / Team Paper (32.85%) / Team Scissors (34.13%)
• Final: Team Rock (25p) / Team Paper (10p) / Team Scissors (0p)
  • Votes: Team Rock (42.70%) / Team Paper (17.02%) / Team Scissors (40.26%)
  • Clout (Open): Team Rock (37.03%) / Team Paper (29.89%) / Team Scissors (33.06%)
  • Clout (Pro): Team Rock (32.76%) / Team Paper (34.91%) / Team Scissors (32.32%)

Japan + Australia + New Zealand + Hong Kong + South Korea

• Half-Time (Clout): Team Rock (33.37%) / Team Paper (32.08%) / Team Scissors (34.54%)
• Final: Team Rock (25p) / Team Paper (0p) / Team Scissors (10p)
  • Votes: Team Rock (44.58%) / Team Paper: 21.31%) / Team Scissors (34.10%)
  • Clout (Open): Team Rock (35.98%) / Team Paper (30.01%) / Team Scissors (33.99%)
  • Clout (Pro): Team Rock (33.08%) / Team Paper (32.55%) / Team Scissors (34.35%)

***

Splatest #1

• Regions: All
• Theme: What would you bring to a deserted island? Gear? Grub? Or Fun?
• Winner: Team Gear
• Day and time:
  • Europe: September 24th (2AM) to September 26th (2AM), with second half from September 25th (2AM)
  • UK: September 24th (1AM) to September 26th (1AM), with second half from September 25th (1AM)
  • North America (ET): September 23rd (8PM) to September 25th (8PM), with second half from September 24th (8PM)
  • North America (PT): September 23rd (5PM) to September 25th (5PM), with second half fromù September 24th (8PM)
  • Japan: September 24th (9AM) to September 26th (9AM), with second half from September 25th (9AM)
  • Oceania + Asia (AEST): September 24th (10AM) to September 26th (10AM), with second half from September 25th (10AM)
• Additional notes: none.

Results

All regions

• Half-Time: Team Gear (34.29%) / Team Grub (31.01%) / Team Fun (34.70%)
• Final: Team Gear (25p) / Team Grub (0p) / Team Fun (20p)
  • Sneak Peek: Team Gear (33.45%) / Team Grub (30.44%) / Team Fun (36.11%)
  • Votes: Team Gear (58.28%) / Team Grub (20.70%) / Team Fun (21.02%)
  • Clout (Open): Team Gear (35.29%) / Team Grub (31.8%) / Team Fun (33.33%)
  • Clout (Pro): Team Gear (33.47%) / Team Grub (30.16%) / Team Fun (36.37%)

***

Splatest #2

• Regions: All
• Theme: Which Starter Pokémon type is the best? Grass-type? Fire-type? Water-type?
• Winner: TBA
• Day and time:
  • Europe: November 12th (1AM) to November 14th (1AM), with second half from November 13th (1AM)
  • UK: November 12th (12AM) to November 14th (12AM), with second half from November 13th (12AM)
  • North America (ET): November 11th (7PM) to November 13th (7PM), with second half from November 12th (7PM)
  • North America (PT): November 11th (4PM) to November 13th (4PM), with second half from November 12th (4PM)
  • Japan: November 12th (9AM) to November 14th (9AM), with second half from November 13th (9AM)
  • Oceania + Asia (AEST): November 12th (10AM) to November 14th (10AM), with second half from November 13th (10AM)
• Additional notes: none.

Results

All regions

• Half-Time: Team Grass-type (32.85%) / Team Fire-type (32.20%) / Team Water-type (34.95%)
• Final: Team Grass-type (0p) / Team Fire-type (0p) / Team Water-type (45p)
  • Sneak Peek: Team Grass-type (33.71%) / Team Fire-type (32.52%) / Team Water-type (33.77%)
  • Votes: Team Grass-type (25.80%) / Team Fire-type (33.60%) / Team Water-type (40.60%)
  • Clout (Open): Team Grass-type (33.41%) / Team Fire-type (32.75%) / Team Water-type (33.84%)
  • Clout (Pro): Team Grass-type (33.59%) / Team Fire-type (30.55%) / Team Water-type (35.86%)

***

Splatest #3

• Regions: All
• Theme: Which taste sensation do you prefer? Spicy vs Sweet vs Sour!
• Winner: Team Sweet (Frye)
  
• Day and time:
  • Sneak Peek: from December 30th (12AM PT / 3AM ET / 8AM GMT / 9AM CET / 5PM JST / 6PM AEST) to the start of the main event
  • Europe: January 7th (1AM) to January 9th (1AM), with second half from January 8th (1AM)
  • UK: January 7th (12AM) to January 9th (12AM), with second half from January 8th (12AM)
  • North America (ET): January 6th (7PM) to January 8th (7PM), with second half from January 7th (7PM)
  • North America (PT): January 6th (4PM) to January 8th (4PM), with second half from January 7th (4PM)
  • Japan: January 7th (9AM) to January 9th (9AM), with second half from January 8th (9AM)
  • Oceania + Asia (AEST): January 7th (10AM) to January 9th (10AM), with second half from January 8th (10AM)
• Additional notes: none.

Results
All regions

• Half-Time: Team Spicy (32.87%) / Team Sweet (35.47%) / Team Sour (31.66%)
• Final: Team Spicy (15p) / Team Sweet (30p) / Team Sour (12p)
  • Sneak Peek: Team Spicy (33.22%) / Team Sweet (34.40%) / Team Sour (32.38%)
  • Votes: Team Spicy (27.75%) / Team Sweet (56.84%) / Team Sour (15.41%)
  • Clout (Open): Team Spicy (32.85%) / Team Sweet (35.57%) / Team Sour (31.58%)
  • Clout (Pro): Team Spicy (33.93%) / Team Sweet (31.96%) / Team Sour (34.11%)
  • Clout (Tricolor Turf War): Team Spicy (33.89%) / Team Sweet (33.72%) / Team Sour (32.39%)

***

Splatest #4

• Regions: worldwide
• Theme: Which kind of chocolate do you prefer? Dark vs Milk vs White!
• Winner: Team White (Big Man)
  
• Day and time:
  • Sneak Peek: from February 3rd (12AM PT / 3AM ET / 8AM GMT / 9AM CET / 5PM JST / 7PM ADST) to the start of the main event
  • Europe: February 11th (1AM) to February 13th (1AM), with second half from February 12th (1AM)
  • UK: February 11th (12AM) to February 13th (12AM), with second half from February 12th (12AM)
  • North America (ET): February 10th (7PM) to February 12th (7PM), with second half from February 11th (7PM)
  • North America (PT): February 10th (4PM) to February 12th (4PM), with second half from February 11th (4PM)
  • Japan: February 11th (9AM) to February 13th (9AM), with second half from February 12th (9AM)
  • Oceania + Asia (AEDT): February 11th (11AM) to February 13th (11AM), with second half from February 12th (11AM)
• Additional notes: none.

Results
All regions

• Half-Time: Team Dark (32.38%) / Team Milk (31.42%) / Team White (36.20%)
• Final: Team Dark (0p) / Team Milk (0p) / Team White (57p)
  • Sneak Peek: Team Dark (33.18%) / Team Milk (31.66%) / Team White (35.16%)
  • Votes: Team Dark (24.47%) / Team Milk (33.31%) / Team White (42.22%)
  • Clout (Open): Team Dark (32.14%) / Team Milk (31.23%) / Team White (36.63%)
  • Clout (Pro): Team Dark (33.32%) / Team Milk (31.18%) / Team White (35.50%)
  • Clout (Tricolor Turf War): Team Dark (33.15%) / Team Milk (32.91%) / Team White (33.94%)

***

Splatest #5

• Regions: worldwide
• Theme: Which of these creatures do you believe in? Nessie vs Aliens vs Bigfoot!
• Winner: Team Nessie!
  
• Day and time:
  • Sneak Peek: from March 24th (1AM PT / 4AM ET / 8AM GMT / 9AM CET / 5PM JST / 7PM AEDT) to the start of the main event
  • Europe: April 1st (2AM) to April 3rd (2AM), with second half from April 2nd (2AM)
  • UK: April 1st (1AM) to April 3rd (1AM), with second half from April 2nd (1AM)
  • North America (ET): March 31st (8PM) to April 2nd (8PM), with second half from April 1st (8PM)
  • North America (PT): March 31st (5PM) to April 2nd (5PM), with second half from April 1st (5PM)
  • Japan: April 1st (9AM) to April 3rd (9AM), with second half from April 2nd (9AM)
• Additional notes: none.

Results
All regions

• Half-Time: Team Nessie (34.92%) / Team Aliens (32.64%) / Team Bigfoot (32.44%)
• Final: Team Nessie (30p) / Team Aliens (15p) / Team Bigfoot (12p)
  • Sneak Peek: Team Nessie (33.62%) / Team Aliens (33.74%) / Team Bigfoot (32.64%)
  • Votes: Team Nessie (45.22%) / Team Aliens (46.09%) / Team Bigfoot (8.69%)
  • Clout (Open): Team Nessie (35.33%) / Team Aliens (32.67%) / Team Bigfoot (32%)
  • Clout (Pro): Team Nessie (33.25%) / Team Aliens (30.71%) / Team Bigfoot (36.04%)
  • Clout (Tricolor Turf War): Team Nessie (34.91%) / Team Aliens (32.86%) / Team Bigfoot (32.23%)

***

Splatest #6

• Regions: worldwide
• Theme: The Legend of Zelda collab! Which one do you seek? Power, Wisdom, or Courage?
• Winner: Team Power (Shiver)
  
• Day and time:
  • Sneak Peek: from April 28th (1AM PT / 4AM ET / 8AM GMT / 9AM CET / 5PM JST / 7PM AEDT) to the start of the main event
  • Europe: May 6th (2AM) to May 8th (2AM), with second half from May 7th (2AM)
  • UK: May 6th (1AM) to May (1AM), with second half from May 7th (1AM)
  • North America (ET): May 5th (8PM) to May 7th (8PM), with second half from May 6th (8PM)
  • North America (PT): May 5th (5PM) to May 7th (5PM), with second half from May 6th (5PM)
  • Japan: May 6th (9AM) to May 8th (9AM), with second half from May 7th (9AM)
• Additional notes: none.

Results
All regions

• Half-Time: Team Power (34.23%) / Team Wisdom (33.70%) / Team Courage (32.07%)
• Final: Team Power (57p) / Team Wisdom (0p) / Team Courage (0p)
  • Sneak Peek: Team Power (34.48%) / Team Wisdom (34.04%) / Team Courage (31.48%)
  • Votes: Team Power (36.90%) / Team Wisdom (32.08%) / Team Courage (31.02%)
  • Clout (Open): Team Power (34.22%) / Team Wisdom (33.72%) / Team Courage (32.06%)
  • Clout (Pro): Team Power (35.13%) / Team Wisdom (33.07%) / Team Courage 31.80?%)
  • Clout (Tricolor Turf War): Team Power (34.47%) / Team Wisdom (32.89%) / Team Courage (32.64%)

***

Splatest #7

• Regions: worldwide
• Theme: Which flavor of ice cream is best? Vanilla, strawberry, or mint chip?
• Winner: Team Vanilla!
  
• Day and time:
  • Sneak Peek: from July 7th (1AM PT / 4AM ET / 8AM GMT / 9AM CET / 5PM JST / 7PM AEDT) to the start of the main event
  • Europe: July 15th (2AM) to July 17th (2AM), with second half from July 16th (2AM)
  • UK: July 15th (1AM) to July 17th (1AM), with second half from July 16th (1AM)
  • North America (ET): July 14th (8PM) to July 16th (8PM), with second half from July 15th (8PM)
  • North America (PT): July 14th (5PM) to July 16th (5PM), with second half from July 15th (5PM)
  • Japan: July 15th (9AM) to July 17th (9AM), with second half from July 16th (9AM)
• Additional notes: none.

Results
All regions

• Half-Time: Team Vanilla (33.94%) / Team Strawberry (32.66%) / Team Mint Chip (33.40%)
• Final: Team Vanilla (45p) / Team Strawberry (0p) / Team Mint Chip (12p)
  • Sneak Peek: Team Vanilla (34.29%) / Team Strawberry (32.46%) / Team Mint Chip (33.25%)
  • Votes: Team Vanilla (55.04%) / Team Strawberry (19.03%) / Team Mint Chip (25.93%)
  • Clout (Open): Team Vanilla (33.90%) / Team Strawberry (32.76%) / Team Mint Chip (33.34%)
  • Clout (Pro): Team Vanilla (33.22%) / Team Strawberry (34.65%) / Team Mint Chip (35.13%)
  • Clout (Tricolor Turf War): Team Vanilla (34.13%) / Team Strawberry (32%) / Team Mint Chip (33.87%)