Mario Strikers: Battle League Football demo multiplayer sessions go live this weekend Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Mario Strikers: Battle League Football demo multiplayer sessions go live this weekend Hour-long windows will be available over the next 24 hours. News by Vikki Blake Contributor Published on 4 Jun 2022 Don't forget that if you downloaded the demo for Mario Strikers: Battle League Football last week - Nintendo's Mario-themed sports game - online multiplayer matches will be available this weekend. The demo gives players their first taste of gameplay and the unique abilities of the game's 10 playable characters, but online team battles are only available during specific hour-long sessions throughout the weekend, with the next being at noon UK time. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings The demo's available now to download if you have a Nintendo Switch Online Subscription (those without one can sign for a seven-day free trial). Online team battles allow you to team up with friends online to challenge others - with a maximum of four players per team across two consoles - as well as random competitors. Here's a breakdown of when the game will be playable online in the UK: Saturday 4th June 04:00 - 05:00 BST Saturday 4th June 12:00 - 13:00 BST Saturday 4th June 20:00 - 21:00 BST Sunday 5th June 4:00 - 5:00 BST Sunday 5th June 12:00 - 13:00 BST Sunday 5th June 20:00 - 21:00 BST Don't forget that Nintendo also announced post-launch updates are on the way, which will include some - as yet unannounced - new characters. Those confirmed so far include Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Peach, Rosalina, Toad, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Wario, and Waluigi. It will release in full on 10th June, exclusive to Nintendo Switch. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store