Mario Kart World Switch 2 Video Game Tournament

Markham Public Library is looking for the BEST Mario Kart World player on the Nintendo Switch 2 in York Region. Do you have what it takes to bring home the 1st place trophy in our tournament? Open to ALL AGES - If you have game, bring it! May the best player win!

*Rules & Regulations Below:

Mario Kart World Switch 2 Tournament

Location: Markham Village Library (Program Room)
Date: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Cost: Free – Registration Required
Age Group: All Ages

Tournament Rules:
• Players must have a Markham Public Library card
• Any player 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian on event day
• Only players that have been registered on the Markham Public Library events page are allowed to play in this tournament. If you are unable to make it on the day of – you can unregister on the events page or e-mail Alex at [email protected] so other players on the waitlist can play.
• There will be Nintendo Switch 2 Joystick controllers for everyone to use – for time’s sake – everyone will be using Nintendo Switch 2 Joystick controllers that the library will provide
• No exploiting glitches or using Ultra Short-cuts
• Absolutely no foul language or name-calling at the event or towards other players/organizers. This will result in an automatic disqualification. This is a competitive friendly environment.
• No Teaming Up
• Matchups for the tournament will be randomized before the event takes place. Players will find out who they are up against on the day of the tournament.
• In the event of a power loss or system freeze, players will be asked to keep their same characters and the match will be restarted.
• Maps will be chosen at random
• Registered players need to check-in at the Markham Village Library Makerspace Registration desk by 6:15pm on the day of the tournament or else their spot will be forfeited.


Tournament Set-Up:
Elimination Style:
Quarterfinals: Top two finishers in each race will move on to the semi-finals.
Semi-Finals: Top finisher in the each of the semi-finals race will move on to the finals.
Finals: Top finisher will be the ultimate winner.
• If there is a long waitlist – the tournament bracket MAY be expanded

Game Settings:
How many players in one match: 4 players in each match
Class: 150cc
CPU: None
Courses: Random
Items: Balanced
Characters and Vehicles: All available to choose from.
Any further questions/inquiries can be directed to Alex at [email protected]