Mario Kart World - Tracks
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After almost a decade of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, there's every chance that you know all of its circuits like the back of your hand. But Mario Kart World arrives with a new roster to learn.

If you want to see every track in the game, you've come to the right place. In this guide, we'll run through all the courses grouped by their Grand Prix and Knockout Tour configurations, and answer some frequently asked questions you may have about the lineup.

Mario Kart World: Course List - Every Confirmed Track

Mario Kart World Peach, Daisy, and Rosalina
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Unlike previous Mario Kart games, World groups its circuits differently depending on which game mode you are playing. Grand Prix races collect together four nearby tracks in a 'Cup', while Knockout Tour takes place across four further apart circuits in a 'Rally'.

We've listed all of the tracks below, first in their Grand Prix format, and then in their Knockout Tour order. New courses are marked in bold, and returning courses are in italics along with which game they're originally from:

Grand Prix Courses

There are eight Grand Prix cups in Mario Kart World; seven are available from the start, with a hidden eighth cup unlocked after you meet certain conditions. We cover how to do this in our Special Cup guide, but if you just want to know which courses are where, then read on!

Mushroom Cup

Mushroom Cup
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  • Mario Bros. Circuit
  • Crown City
  • Whistlestop Summit
  • DK Spaceport

Flower Cup

Flower Cup
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Star Cup

Star Cup
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Shell Cup

Shell Cup
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Banana Cup

Banana Cup
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  • Peach Beach (Mario Kart: Double Dash!!)
  • Salty Salty Speedway
  • Dino Dino Jungle (Mario Kart: Double Dash!!)
  • Great ? Block Ruins

Leaf Cup

Leaf Cup
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  • Cheep Cheep Falls
  • Dandelion Depths
  • Boo Cinema
  • Dry Bones Burnout

Lightning Cup

Lightning Cup
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  • Moo Moo Meadows (Mario Kart Wii)
  • Choco Mountain (Mario Kart 64)
  • Toad's Factory (Mario Kart Wii)
  • Bowser's Castle

Special Cup

Special Cup
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Knockout Tour Courses

Knockout Tour, a new mode in Mario Kart World, sees you try and survive a long drive among 24 racers. These stretch the breadth and width of the world as you try to reach the checkpoint while staying in a good position. Like with Grand Prix, there are eight different Rallies to take part in, with six checkpoints in each.

While most of the courses are identical to the Grand Prix ones, they feel different thanks to the layout:

Golden Rally

Golden Rally
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  • Desert Hills (Mario Kart DS)
  • Mario Bros. Circuit
  • Choco Mountain (Mario Kart 64)
  • Moo Moo Meadows (Mario Kart Wii)
  • Mario Circuit (Super Mario Kart)
  • Acorn Heights

Ice Rally

Ice Rally
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  • Sky-High Sundae (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass)
  • Starview Peak
  • Dandelion Depths
  • Cheep Cheep Falls
  • Peach Stadium
  • Crown City

Moon Rally

Moon Rally
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  • Bowser's Castle
  • Toad's Factory (Mario Kart Wii)
  • Moo Moo Meadows (Mario Kart Wii)
  • Dandelion Depths
  • Cheep Cheep Falls
  • Dino Dino Jungle

Spiny Rally

Spiny Rally
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  • Boo Cinema
  • Starview Peak
  • DK Pass (Mario Kart DS)
  • Salty Salty Speedway
  • Peach Beach (Mario Kart Double Dash!!)
  • Wario Shipyard (Mario Kart 7)

Cherry Rally

Cherry Rally
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  • Peach Beach (Mario Kart: Double Dash!!)
  • Dino Dino Jungle (Mario Kart: Double Dash!!)
  • Koopa Troopa Beach (Super Mario Kart)
  • DK Spaceport
  • Whistlestop Summit
  • Desert Hills (Mario Kart DS)

Acorn Rally

Cloud Rally
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  • Toad's Factory (Mario Kart Wii)
  • Wario Stadium (Mario Kart 64)
  • Choco Mountain (Mario Kart 64)
  • Peach Stadium
  • Cheep Cheep Falls
  • DK Pass (Mario Kart DS)

Cloud Rally

Acorn Rally
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  • Airship Fortress (Mario Kart DS)
  • Shy Guy Bazaar (Mario Kart 7)
  • Mario Bros. Circuit
  • Crown City
  • Faraway Oasis
  • Great ? Block Ruins

Heart Rally

Heart Rally
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  • Shy Guy Bazaar (Mario Kart 7)
  • Airship Fortress (Mario Kart DS)
  • Dry Bones Burnout
  • Mario Circuit (Super Mario Kart)
  • Moo Moo Meadows (Mario Kart Wii)
  • Peach Stadium

Mario Kart World - Track FAQs

Here are a handful of frequently asked question about Mario Kart World's circuits.

How many tracks are in Mario Kart World?

There are 30 unique courses in Mario Kart world, with two tracks — Peach Stadium and Crown City — featuring twice with two slightly different layouts, depending on which Grand Prix you're racing in.

Of those 30 courses, there are 16 brand new, while 14 are from previous games.

Are there any returning tracks in Mario Kart World?

There's plenty, and we're not surprised, given that the retro courses are basically a mainstay in Mario Kart nowadays.

We've highlighted the returning courses above in italics, but for ease, here are all the returning tracks:

  • Airship Fortress
  • Choco Mountain
  • Desert Hills
  • Dino Dino Jungle
  • DK Pass
  • Koopa Troopa Beach
  • Mario Circuit
  • Moo Moo Meadows
  • Peach Beach
  • Shy Guy Bazaar
  • Sky-High Sundae
  • Toad's Factory
  • Wario Shipyard (Wario's Galleon)
  • Wario Stadium

How long is the Day and Night cycle?

24 minutes! So basically, one minute equals one hour? That feels... weird in practice.

You can go through all of Mario Kart World's courses and, as you drive around, you'll notice the sky change throughout your playtime as the sun rises and sets. Beautiful sunset vistas, sparkling night skies, and beaming sunshine are present in every single course.

Is Rainbow Road in the game?

Of course it is — it wouldn't be a Mario Kart game without Rainbow Road now, would it?

You do have to work a bit to get it, but it's here loud, proud, and extremely colourful (and nostalgic). Find out how to unlock Rainbow Road in our guide

What's the best Mario Kart World Track?

Well, that's the ultimate question, isn't it? We at Nintendo Life each have our favourites from Great ? Block Ruins to Dino Dino Jungle, but there's a case to be made that every course could be the best one (apart from Moo Moo Meadows, that's nothing special).


For even more tips and tricks, be sure to check out our other Mario Kart World guides.