Nintendo Switch Sports getting basketball as new sport

June 18: Nintendo isn’t finished with Nintendo Switch Sports, and just revealed basketball is coming to the game. It will be available as a free update this summer.

Players can use motion controls to sink as many baskets as they can within the time limit in the solo Three-Point Challenge. Also available, four players can compete locally in Five-Streak Battle or Three-Point Contest, and you can dribble, pass and score in two-on-two matches locally or online.

Here’s a video showcasing the news:

Nintendo Direct Announcement

July 8: We now have a release date for basketball in Nintendo Switch Sports. It goes live this week, and players can gain access on July 9, 2024 (July 10 in Europe).