Mario Kart World's tracks are part of what makes the game so good; racing titles are only as good as their courses, and the Italian plumber has some of the best in the genre. MKW breaks the mold, entering new territory for the series by featuring an open-world format that you can explore at your leisure, and this includes driving around the tracks.
It's not just the MKW tracks with old and new options, as the Mario Kart World characters have the same treatment, with fan-favorite Mario characters making a triumphant return to the series while others make their racing debut on the track.
Here's what you need to know about the Mario Kart World tracks:
All Mario Kart World Grand Prix tracks
There are a total of eight Mario Kart World Grand Prix cups, and each cup is made up of four tracks. You unlock each cup by completing the previous one, so you have to work your way around the map to see all of the tracks!
Here are all of the MKW Grand Prix tracks:
Star Cup
- Starview Peak
- Wario Shipyard
- Sky-High Sundae
- DK Pass
Shell Cup
- Crown City
- Koopa Troopa Beach
- Faraway Oasis
- Peach Stadium
Flower Cup
- Desert Hills
- Wario Stadium
- Shy Guy Bazaar
- Airship Fortress
Banana Cup
- Salty Salty Speedway
- Peach Beach
- Great Block Ruins
- Dino Dino Jungle
Mushroom Cup
- Crown City
- Whistletop Summit
- DK Spaceport
- Mario Bros. Circuit
Lightning Cup
- Choco Mountain
- Moo Moo Meadows
- Toad's Factory
- Bowser's Castle
Leaf Cup
- Boo Cinema
- Cheep Cheep Falls
- Dandelion Depths
- Dry Bones Burnout
Special Cup
- Acorn Heights
- Mario Circuit
- Peach Stadium
- Rainbow Road
All Mario Kart World Tour Knockout Tour tracks
Mario Kart World's Knockout Tour is new to the series, and instead of being a typical race, it's more of a test of endurance. You hit the course with 24 participants, doing all you can to keep yourself in the competition. It's a bit different from the Grand Prix, as, while it features numerous tracks, it's all one long race rather than multiple regular ones, with each rally consisting of six tracks.
Here are all of the MKW Knockout Tour tracks:
Ice Rally
- Cheep Cheep falls
- Peach Stadium
- Crown City
- Sky-High Sundae
- Starview Peak
- Dandelion Depths
Spiny Rally
- Boo Cinema
- Salty Salty Speedway
- Peach Beach
- Starview Peak
- Wario Shipyard
- DK Pass
Golden Rally
- Choco Mountain
- Acorn Heights
- Moo Moo Meadows
- Mario Circuit
- Desert Hills
- Mario Bros' Circuit
Acorn Rally
- Toad's Factory
- Cheep Cheep Falls
- DK Pass
- Choco Mountain
- Peach Stadium
- Wario Stadium
Moon Rally
- Bowser's Castle
- Toad's Factory
- Moo Moo Meadows
- Dandelion Depths
- Cheep Cheep Falls
- Faraway Oasis
Cherry Rally
- DK Spaceport
- Whistlestop Summit
- Dino Dino Jungle
- Peach Beach
- Desert Hills
- Koopa Troopa Beach
Heart Rally
- Shy Guy Bazaar
- Airship Fortress
- Dry Bones Burnout
- Mario Circuit
- Moo Moo Meadows
- Peach Stadium
Cloud Rally
- Airship Fortress
- Crown City
- Great Block Ruins
- Mario Bros. Circuit
- Faraway Oasis
- Shy Guy Bazaar
How many Mario Kart World tracks are there?
There are currently 30 Mario Kart World tracks, with 16 new tracks and 14 returning tracks. These include the elusive Rainbow Road. In addition to these 30 tracks, both Peach Stadium and Crown City have two variants - so, if you count those variants, there are actually 32 tracks.
It's worth keeping in mind that it's likely we'll see more MKW tracks added to the game via DLC in the future, similar to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Of course, we'll be sure to update this guide if any new tracks come to the game.
Is Rainbow Road in Mario Kart World?
Yes, Rainbow Road is in Mario Kart World, you just can't see it on the map with the other tracks because it's hidden. You didn't really think you'd be able to see this iconic track immediately, did you? If you want to learn how to unlock the brutal course, make sure you check out our Mario Kart World Rainbow Road guide.
How long is the Mario Kart World day and night cycle?
As you drive around the map, speeding through the tracks, you might notice that the color of the sky changes, and that's because MKW features a day and night system. It takes 24 minutes for Mario Kart World to go through the day and night cycle.
What is the best Mario Kart World track?
Boo Cinema. That's it. That's my answer. At this point, I have plenty of experience with all of the tracks, and Boo Cinema remains my favorite. The horror movie track piqued my interest very early, and it continues to be a joy to race around, though I have to admit, the new Rainbow Road track is pure joy.
However, while I'm resolute in my choice, this is a subjective question, and I have no doubt that each and every course has many fans.