Matchups

Learn how character and course selection works in Mario Kart DS, including the 20 available tracks and the random selection process.

Once you have been matched up with your opponent(s) in Mario Kart DS, the character and kart selection process will take place. Following this, the course selection process begins. Each person can pick from a list of 20 specific courses. The courses available for racing are: Figure-8 Circuit, Yoshi Falls, Cheep Cheep Beach, Luigi's Mansion, Desert Hills, Delfino Square, DK Pass, Mario Circuit, Wario Stadium, Rainbow Road, Mario Circuit 1 (SNES), Moo Moo Farm (N64), Peach Circuit (GBA), Luigi Circuit (GCN), Frappe Snowland (N64), Baby Park (GCN), Choco Mountain (N64), Choco Island 2 (SNES), Sky Garden (GBA), and Yoshi Circuit (GCN). Not all 32 courses in the game are available for online racing.

You can also select Random to vote on a random track. The course picked most by the players will be the one raced upon. If no majority is met, a random one from those chosen will be used.

Warning: Obstacle-intense courses will be calmer to prevent lag. Also, you cannot drag items behind your kart to obtain a second item.