Tetris 99: Online Events [April 2023: Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe]

Tetris 99 offers a “Battle Royale” spin to Tetris, the most famous puzzle game of all times. It’s available for free to all Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. In order to make sure players keep playing (and keep renewing their Nintendo Switch Online subscription), Nintendo is planning to host various Online Events, with prizes for the top players to win.

On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various Online Events for Tetris 99 (when they are taking place, which prizes you can win, etc.), so that you can keep track of them. It will be updated regularly, as new events are announced!

Tetris 99 – Current or Ongoing Online Events

April 21st 2023

The 33rd Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #33, and it features Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe!

• When:
  • Europe: April 21st (9AM) to April 25th (8.59AM)
  • UK: April 21st (8AM) to April 25th (7.59AM)
  • North America (ET): April 21st (3AM) to April 25th (2.59AM)
  • North America (PT): April 21st (12AM) to April 24th (11.59PM)
  • Japan: April 21st (4PM) to April 25th (3.59PM)
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get a special theme as reward!

Tetris 99 – Past Online Events

March 8th 2019

The first Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #1.

• When: March 8th (5AM PT / 8AM ET / 1PM GMT / 2PM CET / 10PM JST) to March 10th (11.59PM PT) / March 11th (2.59AM ET, 7.59AM GMT / 8.59AM CET / 3.59PM JST)
• Regions: all
• Goal: get 1st place as many time as you can while the event is live (you’ll see TETRIS MAXIMUS on the results screen when you do)
• Prize: 999 Gold Coins (My Nintendo, worth 9.99€ / $9.99 / 999 Yen) for the Top 999 players
• Official website: Europe / North America / Japan

April 12th 2019

The second Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #2.

• When: April 12th (6AM PT / 9AM ET / 2PM GMT / 3PM CET / 10PM JST) to April 14th (11.59PM PT) / April 15th (2.59AM ET, 7.59AM GMT / 8.59AM CET / 3.59PM JST)
• Regions: all
• Goal: earn points every time you place 80th or higher. You get 1 draw ticket for every 100 points you get. The more draw tickets you have, the more chances you have of winning
• Prize: 999 Gold Coins (My Nintendo, worth 9.99€ / $9.99 / 999 Yen) for 999 players
• Official website: Europe / North America / Japan

May 17th 2019

The third Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #3.

• When: May 17th (12AM PT / 3AM ET / 8AM BST / 9AM CEST / 4PM JST) to May 19th (11.59PM PT) / May 20th (2.59AM ET, 7.59AM BST / 8.59AM CEST / 3.59PM JST)
• Regions: all
• Goal: compete in online battles and collect at least 100 event points to unlock an in-game theme inspired by the original Game Boy game
  • 1st = 100 points
  • 2nd = 50 points
  • 3rd = 30 points
  • 4th – 10th = 20 points
  • 11th – 30th = 10 points
  • 31st – 50th = 5 points
  • 51st – 80th = 2 points
  • 81st – 99th = 0 points
• Prize: in-game theme inspired by the original Game Boy game
• Official website: Europe / North America / Japan

June 21st 2019

The 4th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #4.

• When: June 21st (12AM PT / 3AM ET / 8AM BST / 9AM CEST / 4PM JST) to June 23rd (11.59PM PT) / June 24th (2.59AM ET, 7.59AM BST / 8.59AM CEST / 3.59PM JST)
• Regions: all
• Goal: compete in online battles and collect as many event points as possible.
  • 1st = 100 points
  • 2nd = 50 points
  • 3rd = 30 points
  • 4th – 10th = 20 points
  • 11th – 30th = 15 points
  • 31st – 50th = 10 points
  • 51st – 90th = 5 points
  • 91st – 99th = 1 points
• Prize: 999 Gold Coins (effectively worth 9.99€ / $9.99 / 999 Yen) for the Top 999 players
• Official website: Europe / North America / Japan

July 12th 2019

The 5th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #5, and it’s a special collaboration with Splatoon 2 (due to the Final Fest).

• When: July 12th (12AM PT / 3AM ET / 8AM BST / 9AM CEST / 4PM JST) to July 16th (11.59PM PT) / June 24th (2.59AM ET, 7.59AM BST / 8.59AM CEST / 3.59PM JST)
• Regions: all
• Goal: compete in online battles and collect as many event points as possible.
• Prize: Splatoon 2 Theme for players who get at least 100 points during the event (the same one that will be active during the event)
• Official website: Europe / North America / Japan

August 23rd 2019

The 6th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #6, and it’s a special collaboration with Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

• When: August 23rd (12AM PT / 3AM ET / 8AM BST / 9AM CEST / 4PM JST) to August 26th (11.59PM PT) / August 27th (2.59AM ET, 7.59AM BST / 8.59AM CEST / 3.59PM JST)
• Regions: all
• Goal: compete in online battles and collect as many event points as possible.
• Prize: Fire Emblem: Three Houses Theme for players who get at least 100 points during the event (the same one that will be active during the event)
• Official website: Europe / North America / Japan

September 20th 2019

The 7th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #7, and it’s a special collaboration with Super Kirby Clash.

• When: September 20th (12AM PT / 3AM ET / 8AM BST / 9AM CEST / 4PM JST) to September 23rd (11.59PM PT) / September 24th (2.59AM ET, 7.59AM BST / 8.59AM CEST / 3.59PM JST)
• Regions: all
• Goal: compete in online battles and collect as many event points as possible.
• Prize: Kirby Theme for players who get at least 100 points during the event (the same one that will be active during the event) + 99 Gem Apples for Super Kirby Clash
• Official website: Europe / North America / Japan

October 25th 2019

The 8th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #8, and it’s a special collaboration with Luigi’s Mansion 3.

• When: October 25th to October 29th
• Regions: all
• Goal: compete in online battles and collect as many event points as possible.
• Prize: Luigi’s Mansion 3 Theme for players who get at least 100 points during the event (the same one that will be active during the event)
• Official website: Europe / North America / Japan

November 8th 2019

The 9th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #9, and it’s a special collaboration with Pokémon Sword and Shield.

• When: November 8th to November 12th
• Regions: all
• Goal: compete in online battles and collect as many event points as possible.
• Prize: Pokémon Sword and Shield Theme for players who get at least 100 points during the event (the same one that will be active during the event)
• Official website: Europe / North America / Japan

December 13th 2019

The 10th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #10, and it’s the first one using the new Team Battle Mode!

• When: December 13th to December 17th
• Regions: all
• Goal: compete in Team Battle Mode battles and collect as many event points as possible.
• Prize: the Top 999 players will each win 999 Gold Points
• Official website: Europe / North America / Japan

January 31st 2020

The 11th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #11, and it will allow 999 lucky players to get 999 Gold Coins as reward!

• When: January 31st to February 4th
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many points as possible
• Prize: 999 players selected at random from among those who earn at least 100 points during the event will each win 999 Gold Points
• Official website: Europe / North America / Japan

April 24th 2020

The 12th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #12, and it will allow players to unlock a Ring Fit Adventure theme!

• When: April 24th to April 28th
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get a Ring Fit Adventure Theme as reward!
• Official website: Europe / North America / Japan

May 15th 2020

The 13th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #13, and it will allow players to unlock an Animal Crossing: New Horizons theme!

• When: May 15th to May 18th 2020
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get an Animal Crossing: New Horizons Theme as reward!
• Official website: Europe / North America / Japan

July 31st 2020

The 15th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #15, and it will allow players to unlock a Paper Mario: Origami King theme!

• When: July 31st to August 4th 2020
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get a Paper Mario: The Origami King Theme as reward!
• Official website: Europe / North America / Japan

August 14th 2020

• When: August 14th to August 23rd
  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons – August 14th to August 17th
  • Luigi’s Mansion 3 – August 17th to August 20th
  • Ring Fit Adventure – August 20th to August 23rd
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 50 points and get a special theme as reward!
• Official website: Europe / North America / Japan

October 16th 2020

The 17th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #17, and it’s a re-run of a past event featuring Pokémon Sword and Shield!

• When: October 16th to October 20th
• Regions: allGoal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 50 points and get a special theme as reward!

December 3rd 2020

The 18th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #18, and it features Super Mario All-Stars!

• When:December 3rd to December 8th
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get a special theme as reward!

January 8th 2021

The 19th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #19, and it features Kirby Fighters 2!

• When: January 7th to January 12th
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get a special theme as reward!

March 4th 2021

The 20th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #20, and it features Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury!

• When: March 4th to March 9th
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get a special theme as reward!

June 18th 2021

The 21st Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #21, and it features Miitopia!

• When:
  • Europe: June 18th (9AM) to June 22nd (8.59AM)
  • UK: June 18th (8AM) to June 22nd (7.59AM)
  • North America (ET): June 18th (3AM) to June 22nd (2.59AM)
  • North America (PT): June 18th (12AM) to June 21st (11.59PM)
  • Japan: June 18th (4PM) to June 22nd (3.59PM)
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get a special theme as reward!

July 9th 2021

The 22nd Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #22, and it features Mario Golf: Super Rush!

• When:
  • Europe: July 9th (9AM) to July 13th (8.59AM)
  • UK: July 9th (8AM) to July 13th (7.59AM)
  • North America (ET): July 9th (3AM) to July 13th (2.59AM)
  • North America (PT): July 9th (12AM) to July 12th (11.59PM)
  • Japan: July 9th (4PM) to July 13th (3.59PM)
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get a special theme as reward!

August 6th 2021

The 23rd Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #23, and it features The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword!

• When:
  • Europe: August 6th (9AM) to August 10th (8.59AM)
  • UK: August 6th (8AM) to August 10th (7.59AM)
  • North America (ET): August 6th (3AM) to August 10th (2.59AM)
  • North America (PT): August 6th (12AM) to August 9th (11.59PM)
  • Japan: August 6th (4PM) to August 10th (3.59PM)
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get a special theme as reward!

September 17th 2021

The 24th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #24, and it features WarioWare: Get It Together!!

• When:
  • Europe: September 17th (9AM) to September 21st (8.59AM)
  • UK: September 17th (8AM) to September 21st (7.59AM)
  • North America (ET): September 17th (3AM) to September 21st (2.59AM)
  • North America (PT): September 17th (12AM) to September 20th (11.59PM)
  • Japan: September 17th (4PM) to September 21st (3.59PM)
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get a special theme as reward!

October 8th 2021

The 25th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #25, and it features Monster Hunter Rise!

• When:
  • Europe: October 8th (9AM) to October 12th (8.59AM)
  • UK: October 8th (8AM) to October 12th (7.59AM)
  • North America (ET): October 8th (3AM) to October 12th (2.59AM)
  • North America (PT): October 8th (12AM) to Octrober 11th (11.59PM)
  • Japan: October 8th (4PM) to October 12th (3.59PM)
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get a special theme as reward!

October 29th 2021

The 26th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #26, and it features Metroid Dread!

• When:
  • Europe: October 29th (9AM) to November 2nd (7.59AM)
  • UK: October 29th (8AM) to November 2nd (6.59AM)
  • North America (ET): October 29th (3AM) to November 2nd (2.59AM)
  • North America (PT): October 29th (12AM) to November 1st (11.59PM)
  • Japan: October 29th (4PM) to November 2nd (3.59PM)
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get a special theme as reward!

December 10th 2021

The 27th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #27, and it features Mario Party Superstars!

• When:
  • Europe: December 10th (8AM) to December 14th (7.59AM)
  • UK: December 10th (7AM) to December 14th (6.59AM)
  • North America (ET): December 10th (2AM) to December 14th (2.59AM)
  • North America (PT): December 9th (11PM) to December 13th (10.59PM)
  • Japan: December 10th (4PM) to December 14th (3.59PM)
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get a special theme as reward!

January 21st 2022

The 28th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #28, and it features Pokémon Legends: Arceus!

• When:
  • Europe: January 21st (8AM) to January 25th (7.59AM)
  • UK: January 21st (7AM) to January 25th (6.59AM)
  • North America (ET): January 21st (2AM) to January 25th (2.59AM)
  • North America (PT): January 20th (11PM) to January 24th (10.59PM)
  • Japan: January 21st (4PM) to January 25th (3.59PM)
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get a special theme as reward!

April 22nd 2022

The 29th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #29, and it features Kirby and the Forgotten Land!

• When:
  • Europe: April 22nd (9AM) to April 26th (8.59AM)
  • UK: April 22nd (8AM) to April 26th (7.59AM)
  • North America (ET): April 22nd (3AM) to April 26th (2.59AM)
  • North America (PT): April 22nd (12AM) to April 25th (11.59PM)
  • Japan: April 22nd (4PM) to April 26th (3.59PM)
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get a special theme as reward!

April 22nd 2022

For a limited time, you can get the Kirby Fighters 2 and Super Kirby Clash themes for only 1 ticket each. Once the event is over, you can still get them for 30 tickets each.

• When:
  • Europe: April 22nd (9AM) to July 1st (8.59AM)
  • UK: April 22nd (8AM) to July 1st (7.59AM)
  • North America (ET): April 22nd (3AM) to July 1st (2.59AM)
  • North America (PT): April 22nd (12AM) to June 30th (11.59PM)
  • Japan: April 22nd (4PM) to July 1st (3.59PM)
• Regions: all

August 5th 2022

The 30th Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #30, and it features a re-run of several past events!

• When:
  • Europe: August 5th (9AM) to August 11th (8.59AM)
  • UK: August 5th (8AM) to August 11th (7.59AM)
  • North America (ET): August 5th (3AM) to August 11th (2.59AM)
  • North America (PT): August 5th (12AM) to August 10th (11.59PM)
  • Japan: August 5th (4PM) to August 11th (3.59PM)
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 10 points and get a special theme as reward! (August 5th: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, August 6th: Miitopia, August 7th: Mario Golf: Super Rush, August 8th: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, August 9th: WarioWare: Get It Together!, August 10th: Metroid Dread)

December 16th 2022

The 31st Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #31, and it features Kirby’s Dream Buffet!

• When:
  • Europe: December 16th (8AM) to December 20th (7.59AM)
  • UK: December 16th (7AM) to December 20th (6.59AM)
  • North America (ET): December 16th (2AM) to December 20th (1.59AM)
  • North America (PT): December 15th (11PM) to December 19th (10.59PM)
  • Japan: December 16th (4PM) to December 20th (3.59PM)
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get a special theme as reward!

March 24th 2023

The 32nd Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #32, and it features Fire Emblem Engage!

• When:
  • Europe: March 24th (8AM) to March 28th (8.59AM)
  • UK: March 24th (7AM) to March 28th (7.59AM)
  • North America (ET): March 24th (3AM) to March 28th (2.59AM)
  • North America (PT): March 24th (12AM) to March 27th (11.59PM)
  • Japan: March 24th (4PM) to March 28th (3.59PM)
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get a special theme as reward!

March 22nd 2023

For a limited time, you can get the Fire Emblem: Three Houses for only 1 ticket.

• When:
  • Europe: March 22nd to March 28th (8.59AM)
  • UK: March 22nd to March 28th (7.59AM)
  • North America (ET): March 22nd to March 28th (2.59AM)
  • North America (PT): March 21st to March 27th (11.59PM)
  • Japan: March 22nd to March 28th (3.59PM)
• Regions: all

April 21st 2023

The 33rd Online Event for Tetris 99 is the Maximus Cup (North America) / Grand Prix (Europe) / Teto Cup (Japan) #33, and it features Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe!

• When:
  • Europe: April 21st (9AM) to April 25th (8.59AM)
  • UK: April 21st (8AM) to April 25th (7.59AM)
  • North America (ET): April 21st (3AM) to April 25th (2.59AM)
  • North America (PT): April 21st (12AM) to April 24th (11.59PM)
  • Japan: April 21st (4PM) to April 25th (3.59PM)
• Regions: all
• Goal: collect as many Event Points as you can
• Prize: collect 100 points and get a special theme as reward!
• Video: click here!

Source: Nintendo