Quick answer
Summer Nights is a Splatoon 3 Splatfest running from August 22 at 01:00 to August 24 at 00:59 in the UK. Choose between Palace, Theme Park, and Beach. It is separate from the earlier Splatoon Raiders collaboration Splatfest and does not add an event to Raiders itself.
Event game
Splatoon 3
Summer Nights is a seasonal Splatfest for Splatoon 3 rather than a Splatoon Raiders game mode.
UK event time
Aug 22–24
The Splatfest starts at 01:00 on Saturday, August 22 and ends at 00:59 on Monday, August 24.
Teams
Palace · Theme Park · Beach
Answer the question: Which would you reserve for a day?
Raiders connection
Separate Splatfest
The July Raiders collaboration and Summer Nights are different Splatoon 3 events.
What Summer Nights is
Summer Nights is the summer-themed seasonal Splatfest in Splatoon 3. It is not a campaign update, multiplayer mode, or reward track for Splatoon Raiders. Raiders players can use this page to distinguish the event from the earlier cross-game collaboration and avoid looking for it in the wrong game.
For 2026, the question is: Which would you reserve for a day? The three teams are Palace, Theme Park, and Beach.
Summer Nights 2026 date and time
Nintendo's UK event schedule lists the following window:
| Region shown by Nintendo | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Saturday, August 22 at 01:00 | Monday, August 24 at 00:59 |
Event timing can display differently in other regions. Check the in-game Splatoon 3 event notice on your console for the start and end time that applies to your selected Splatfest region.
What Raiders players should know
If you own both games, treat Summer Nights as a separate Splatoon 3 activity:
- launch Splatoon 3 to take part in its Splatfest systems;
- use the Splatoon 3 news and in-game notices for regional event timing;
- do not expect Summer Nights progress to change your Raiders campaign, weapons, Gadgets, or collection data;
- keep the Raiders guides open for the single-player campaign, gear database, and co-op setup instead.
Summer Nights versus the Raiders collaboration
The earlier collaboration was a Splatoon 3 Splatfest themed around Splatoon Raiders. Summer Nights is the returning seasonal Splatfest that follows it in the calendar. They may both be relevant to Raiders fans, but they should not be presented as the same event or as Raiders game content.
Choosing a team
Choose the option you would genuinely reserve for a day:
- Palace for a day in a grand private residence.
- Theme Park for rides and attractions without the usual queues.
- Beach for a day by the water.
The team choice and Splatfest participation happen in Splatoon 3. This guide does not recommend a Raiders build or claim that any choice affects Raiders.
Frequently asked questions
Is Summer Nights a Splatoon Raiders event?
No. Summer Nights is a seasonal Splatfest in Splatoon 3. It is relevant to Raiders fans because an earlier 2026 Splatoon 3 Splatfest used a Splatoon Raiders collaboration theme, but the events are separate.
Do you need Splatoon Raiders to take part in Summer Nights?
No. Summer Nights takes place in Splatoon 3, not Splatoon Raiders. Follow Splatoon 3's in-game event information for the participation requirements in your region.
What is confirmed for Splatoon 3 Summer Nights 2026?
Summer Nights runs from August 22 at 01:00 to August 24 at 00:59 in the United Kingdom. The theme asks which place you would reserve for a day: Palace, Theme Park, or Beach. Check the in-game notice for the time in your selected region.
Is Summer Nights the same as the Splatoon Raiders collaboration Splatfest?
No. The Splatoon Raiders collaboration Splatfest was a separate Splatoon 3 event held earlier in 2026. Summer Nights is the returning seasonal Splatfest with Palace, Theme Park, and Beach teams.
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