How to unlock Rainbow Road in Mario Kart World

The iconic track is back with a new look

The start and finish line for Rainbow Road in Mario Kart World.
Image: Nintendo EPD/Nintendo via Should You Play

Rainbow Road is back in Mario Kart World, but you’ll have to complete a few steps before you unlock it.

Rainbow Road is known to be one of the most symbolic race tracks in the world, and experiencing each iteration of Rainbow Road for the first time is always an incredible experience. Mario Kart World‘s version is as colorful and whimsical as ever, but just how do you unlock the track?

Here’s how to unlock Rainbow Road in Mario Kart World.

How to unlock Rainbow Road in Mario Kart World

Wario in a bee outfit and blooper car driving on rainbow road in Mario Kart World.
Image: Nintendo EPD/Nintendo via Should You Play

To unlock Rainbow Road in Mario Kart World, you need to complete every cup in Grand Prix. There are no other prerequisites you don’t need to three-star each cup, race at a certain CC, or anything of the sorts.

After you finish the seven default cups, you’ll unlock the Special Cup, which features Rainbow Road as its final track. With that done, you’ll unlock Rainbow Road in VS Race mode and Time Trials as well! However, you won’t be able to visit Rainbow Road in Free Roam.

Now that you have Rainbow Road and every main cast character unlocked, check out our guide on how to unlock your favorite character’s outfits!

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