Nintendo Direct September 9, 2026: Start Time, What to Expect & How to Watch LIVE

Nintendo has another Direct lined up today. Just yesterday, the company concluded its Zelda 40th anniversary showcase Direct, where it unveiled special-edition Switch 2 console, controller, and more. The livestream will last roughly 45 minutes and focus on Nintendo Switch 2 games launching this winter.

Nintendo Direct September 2026 start time and where to watch

The September Nintendo Direct starts September 9 at 7 AM PT. That means 10 AM ET, 3 PM BST, and 4 PM CEST for other regions. For viewers in India, the presentation begins at 7:30 PM IST. Japan gets the show at 11 PM JST, while Australia sees it at midnight on September 10.

Nintendo says the presentation will run for roughly 45 minutes. The company has confirmed that the showcase will focus on games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this winter. You can watch the presentation through Nintendo’s official Direct page or Nintendo’s official YouTube channel.

What could Nintendo reveal this time?

Nintendo has kept the full lineup under wraps, so there is plenty of room for surprises. Confirmed Switch 2 games arriving soon include Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, which launches September 17. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort could also receive another look. Xenoblade Genesis remains another candidate, although Nintendo has listed that game for 2027.

Beyond confirmed games, expectations are already getting wild. Recent speculation points toward a new 2D Metroid, more Mario Kart World content, and potentially a new 3D Mario game.

What happens after the Direct?

Nintendo will follow the presentation with Nintendo Treehouse Live, offering gameplay from selected games shown during the Direct. The company has not revealed exactly which titles will receive extended coverage.

Yesterday’s Zelda showcases already delivered a major surprise with the Ocarina of Time remake. The company confirmed the remake’s release date, price, and a live-action movie. Now, all eyes are on Nintendo to see what it has saved for this Switch 2 Direct.