MAR10 Day 2026: Celebrating 40 Years of Super Mario Bros.

Happy MAR10 Day 2026 promotional image showing Mario riding Yoshi on a blue background with the Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary badge.
Happy MAR10 Day! Nintendo is marking March 10 with game deals, in-store events, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie arriving April 1.

By Jon Scarr

MAR10 Day is back on March 10, and this year Nintendo is marking it with a double celebration. It's the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits theatres on April 1. There's a lot going on across games, deals, in-store events, and more. Here's everything you need to know.

Play Games Featuring Mario Across the Last 40 Years

Nintendo Switch Online members on Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch can play select Super Mario titles. That covers Super NES, Game Boy, NES, and more. On March 10, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members also get access to the Game Boy Advance game Mario vs. Donkey Kong, and two Virtual Boy titles, Mario Clash and Mario's Tennis.

Save on Mario Games From March 5 to 12

Select retailers are offering deals on physical Nintendo Switch games from March 5 to 12, while supplies last. Here's what's on sale:

  • Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury – $59.99 CAD
  • Super Mario Odyssey – $59.99 CAD
  • Luigi's Mansion 3 – $59.99 CAD
  • Super Mario Party Jamboree – $59.99 CAD
  • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door – $54.99 CAD
  • Mario & Luigi: Brothership – $54.99 CAD
  • Mario vs. Donkey Kong – $44.99 CAD
  • Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV – $89.99 CAD

If you've been eyeing Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, this is actually the first time a Nintendo Switch 2 game from Nintendo has gone on sale. You can also grab $25 CAD off the Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing it to $59.99 CAD.

Through March 15, the My Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop are also offering deals on select titles including Mario vs. Donkey Kong at $55.99 CAD and Super Mario Maker 2 at $56.94 CAD. For the full list, check Nintendo's retail offers page.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Arrives April 1

Illumination and Nintendo are bringing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to theatres on April 1. The film features Mario and Luigi alongside Yoshi and Princess Rosalina. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 is a great way to get to know Rosalina before the movie. It's available on Nintendo Switch, with a free update on Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo of Canada will have a booth at select Cineplex theatres from March 6 to 8, and April 3 and 4. You'll be able to play select single-player and multiplayer games on Nintendo Switch 2 at the booth. We've got more details on the Cineplex theatre events here.

Mario Kart World My Nintendo Open Series

Nintendo Switch Online members can jump into a weekly series of online races in Mario Kart World throughout March. Participate in any of the three in-game events and earn 310 My Nintendo Platinum Points just for taking part. If you're not a member yet, a free 7-day trial is available. This applies even if you've claimed one before, as long as your first free trial was after January 12, 2026. More details are available at My.Nintendo.com.

Try Nintendo Switch 2 In Store

Nintendo of Canada is inviting you and your family to try Nintendo Switch 2 at select EB Games, Walmart, Best Buy, and London Drugs locations. It's a solid way to get hands-on time with the hardware before committing. Check with your local retailer for details. We also have more on Nintendo Switch 2 in-store demos here.

Free Keychain With Any Mario Game Purchase

From March 5 to 31, pick up any Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 game featuring Mario at select EB Games stores and you'll get a free exclusive keychain wristlet. For more details, head to EB Games directly.

MAR10 Day 2026 promotional image showing Mario and Yoshi alongside the exclusive Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary keychain wristlet available at EB Games in Canada.
Pick up any Mario game at select EB Games stores from March 5 to 31 and you'll receive this exclusive Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary keychain wristlet free.

More MAR10 Day Info

Between the deals, the movie, the Mario Kart World races, and the in-store events, MAR10 Day 2026 has more going on than most years. It's a good time to be a Mario fan. For the full picture head to Mario.Nintendo.com

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Jon Scarr

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Jon covers video game news, reviews, industry shifts, cloud gaming, plus movies, TV, and toys, with an eye on how entertainment fits into everyday life.

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