The fan event will take place in the U.S. for the first time
Nintendo is bringing its Live celebration to Seattle. The company has announced that Nintendo Live 2023 is heading to Seattle, Washington sometime this September.
Previous events havebeen held in Japan, but this Live event is heading to the U.S. this time. The in-person event will host gameplay, live stage shows, tournaments, photo opportunities, and more.
For this Seattle event, Nintendo says there will be a “large-scale themed area” for all ages, with the experience designed with “both families and fans” in consideration.
More details, including the exact timing and location, will be shared sometime in the future.
Via the Nintendo site, there will be opportunities to play games with friends or at your own pace. Or you can watch some competitions in unspecified games, take pics with Nintendo characters, or check out sculptures that bring those worlds to life.
For a better idea of what’s in store, here’s theAnimal Crossing x Splatoonlive concertfrom Nintendo Live 2022.
Nintendo’s party
So yes, it’s a big Nintendo fan event held in Seattle. It’s probably worth keeping expectations in check for this being some kind of E3 show, as this is usually a more fan-focused affair. Music? Gameplay? Tournaments? All still there.
Meanwhile, the summer of games is adjusting to a world without E3, as the ESA isskipping the festivitiesthis year. Nintendo wasn’t planning on going, but also hasn’t locked in any Directs around that time as of writing. Granted, the company is coming off a bigmovie debut, and gearing up for the launch ofTears of the Kingdom. Hopefully we’ll hear more about any summer streaming plans soon.
Nintendo reminds us that Nintendo Live 2023 exists during a new Direct
During their July 31, 2025 Direct, Nintendo took the opportunity to remind everyone what’s on offer at Nintendo Live 2023:
The segment starts at roughly 1:05:00 inand provides a look at similar past events, if you want a feel for the vibe.
