How to watch the Splatoon 3 NA League Playoffs this weekend

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The Splatoon 3 North American League is heading into its deciding weekend, and every Playoffs match will be streamed live. Nintendo confirms broadcasts begin at 12:00 p.m. PT on December 13-14 on its official channel. This Playoffs weekend caps a season that started on September 20, 2025 and concludes on December 14, 2025. If you want the action straight from the source, the stream is on http://www.youtube.com/Nintendo. Below are the essential times and structure based on the official announcement and rules.

When and where to watch

All Playoffs matches will be broadcast live on Nintendo’s YouTube channel – no regional mirrors or third-party feeds listed. Streams start at the same time on both days.

• Dates – December 13-14, 2025
• Daily start time – 12:00 p.m. PT
• Livestream – http://www.youtube.com/Nintendo

Season timeline and eligibility

The official rules outline the full league window, eligibility, and registration details. While registration is now closed, the dates and requirements give context to the Playoffs field.

• League duration – September 20, 2025 (12:00 p.m. PT) to December 14, 2025 (12:00 p.m. PT)
• Registration window – September 2, 2025 (9:00 a.m. PT) to November 22, 2025 (9:00 a.m. PT)
• Eligibility – Legal residents of the United States and Canada aged 13+, and Mexico aged 18+
• Requirements – Access to a Nintendo Switch system, Splatoon 3, reliable high‑speed internet, and any Nintendo Switch Online membership
• No purchase necessary – Entry did not require a purchase under the official rules

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Key dates and times (at a glance)

The table below summarizes the main milestones for the league and the Playoffs broadcast. All times are listed in Pacific Time.

How winners are determined and what happens next

Per the official rules, skill of participating players determines the winners. There will be nine winning teams in total. One Top Team is named after the regular season. Following the Playoffs, there will be one Grand Prize team, one First Prize team, one Second Prize team, and five Third Prize teams. All potential winners will be notified within 10 days after the Playoffs conclude. Official Rules: https://battlefy.com/nintendovs/splatoon3-north-american-league/rules/en. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052.

Why this matters – a clean way to follow every Playoffs set

For Splatoon 3 fans, a single, official stream means there’s no guesswork – every match is in one place, at one time. Set your reminders for 12:00 p.m. PT on December 13-14 and follow the end of the 2025 season as it happens.