DATES
October 12–18, 2026
Location
Hall 7.1
Console
Nintendo Switch 2
Program
Freeplay and Tournament
Gaming
Gaming Hits the Paris Motor Show!
For the first time in the show’s history, the world of Mario Kart is coming to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from October 12 to 18, 2026.
Come play Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2, challenge your friends, take part in the qualifiers, or simply jump in for a free-play session. An experience open to everyone, bringing together gaming and a passion for cars.
En Route pour le Mondial
avec L’olivier Assurance
One week. Endless racing. One epic final.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
The tournament will be divided into 3 phases: online qualifiers, the on-site qualifying stage, and the final.
The format will be FFA, with groups of 12 players per round.
01
OLINE PHASE
Two online qualifying rounds will take place on Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th, with 192 players competing in each round.
During each round of these qualifiers, the players will compete in 6 to 12 races, until the 3 best players from each qualifier qualify for the Final at the Mondial de l’Auto.
The qualified players from the two online qualifiers will have their travel expenses covered and will be provided with accommodation for the Final at the Mondial de l’Auto.
Each qualifier will start at 3:00 p.m.
02
ON-SITE QUALIFYING PHASE AT THE MONDIAL DE L'AUTO
An on-site qualifying round will take place on Wednesday, October 14th, with 48 players competing.
Just like the online qualifiers, these players will compete in 8 races, until the 6 best players qualify for the Final.
This qualifying round will start at 12:00 p.m.
A valid admission ticket will be required to enter the venue.
03
THE FINAL
The Final will take place on Friday, October 16th, with the 12 players from the three qualifying rounds competing in 12 races to determine the overall winner of the tournament.
The 12 players will receive admission tickets to the Mondial de l’Auto for that day.
The Final will start at 6:00 p.m.
THE FINAL WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE MONDIAL DE L’AUTO ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE AVAILABLE ON THAT DATE IF YOU WISH TO TAKE PART IN THE TOURNAMENT.
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE AT THE PARIS AUTO SHOW
Monday, Oct. 12
FREEPLAY
Free access for everyone
Tuesday, OCT. 13
FREEPLAY
Free access for everyone
Wednesday, OCT. 14
QUALIFICATIONS
Compete against other players
FREEPLAY
Free access for everyone
Thursday, OCT. 15
FREEPLAY
Free access for everyone
Friday, OCT. 16
FINALE
The best drivers go head-to-head
FREEPLAY
Free access for everyone
Saturday, OCT. 17
FREEPLAY
Free access for everyone
Sunday, OCT. 18
FREEPLAY
Free access for everyone
The qualifiers will be streamed live on Twitch and hosted by two streamers who will keep the event lively and engaging.
étoiles
gets behind the wheel
ULTIA
TURN UP THE TURBO!
TOP-LEVEL
ENTERTAINMENT
Lutti is a content creator, host, and commentator specializing in gaming and esports.
For nearly 10 years, he has hosted major events and numerous competitions as a master of ceremonies and crowd host.
Accustomed to large stages and live audiences, he stands out for his energy, improvisation skills, and ability to build a genuine connection with the audience.
He will be our master of ceremonies throughout the entire week.
L’olivier Assurance, supporting everyone who takes to the road
Young drivers just starting out, families heading off on holiday, friends sharing a journey… every day, the road brings us together. It is with this belief in mind that L’olivier Assurance is joining forces with the Paris Motor Show and becoming a partner of the first ‘En Route pour le Mondial’ event.
By supporting this unique competition, L’olivier Assurance aims to create a moment of intergenerational bonding centred on motoring. Beyond the competition itself, this experience will also be an opportunity to raise public awareness of road risks in a fun way, through challenges inspired by real-life situations.
It is a way of reminding people that the right reflexes make all the difference and that, when faced with life’s unexpected events, L’olivier Assurance is there to support drivers in their day-to-day lives.
As a 100% digital auto insurer, we want to modernize the image of insurance and show that we can talk about road safety in a fun, cross-generational way. With “En Route pour le Mondial,” we’re reaching out to our current and future policyholders in places where they might not necessarily expect to find us.
