Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026: Date, Time, and Expected Games

Nintendo has announced a new Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase that will take place in February 2026, and it will air tomorrow. This new showcase will be dedicated entirely to third-party titles that will be released on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 consoles.

One thing that differentiates the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcases from the regular Nintendo Directs is that the Partner Showcases do not include first-party titles, which basically means that the titles are not developed by Nintendo.

Instead, they highlight games from publishers and studios outside Nintendo, including major ports, new reveals, and release updates. Here is what we know about the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase that is scheduled to happen tomorrow.

Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026 Date and Time

As mentioned earlier, the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026 will take place on:

• Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026

  The following will be the respective time zones.

• 6:00 AM PT
• 9:00 AM ET
• 2:00 PM GMT

Not to mention, Nintendo has confirmed that the presentation will run for approximately 30 minutes. Events like this have previously brought back handheld-era favorites, making lists such as Best DS Games especially relevant as players look back at iconic titles that could potentially return on modern Nintendo hardware.

Where to Watch the Nintendo Direct

The Nintendo Direct will be live-streamed on Nintendo’s official YouTube channel. There is no need to register or subscribe to watch the Nintendo Direct. The video will also be available to watch after the live stream is over. For your convenience, we have added a watch link below:

What to Expect From the Partner Showcase

Since it is a Partner Showcase, we should not expect updates on Nintendo’s major franchises such as Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon. The Partner Showcase will concentrate on third-party support, especially on the Switch 2.

The lineup has not been confirmed by Nintendo, but we can expect it to include:

• New announcements on third-party games.
• Updates on previously revealed titles.
• Release windows and platform confirmations.
• We can expect possible surprise reveals and ports.

The February 2026 Partner Showcase is a significant event, especially for Nintendo, because it will show a sign of third-party confidence in the Nintendo Switch 2. Third-party support will play a crucial role in the success of the Nintendo Switch 2, making this Direct event particularly significant. We will add more updates about the games that will be announced tomorrow here at Sportsdunia. While we wait for the announcement, you can check out our guide on Best Free Games on Nintendo Switch.