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Mario Kart is one of the most recognizable and frustrating arcade racing franchises out there. There’s no feeling like crushing the opposition in a tight race before being helplessly hit by a blue shell and being relegated to 6th place once you finally cross the finish line. Mario and friends have raced on every major Nintendo platform since the series inception on the Super NES, and that tradition continues with Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Mario Kart World introduced one huge change to the franchise: a gigantic world map meant for free-roam driving. It includes hundreds of miles of open space between tracks, both old and new. The addition has made for a great way to enjoy a little downtime between high-octane grand prix races.
Every Mario Kart entry introduces a handful of new racetracks, creating a massive list of courses built up over the last 35 years. There’s an incredible amount of ingenuity on display throughout the series’ history, and we’re here to celebrate the best of the best. Here are the 25 best Mario Kart tracks across the entire series.
