Stage

Not to be confused with Octo Valley missions or Salmon Run stages.

Stages are arenas that are playable in Splatoon and Template:S2' multiplayer modes.

Splatoon

Name	Description	Release Date
File:S Stage Urchin Underpass.png Urchin Underpass	Urchin Underpass is a stage that takes place underneath a highway overpass. It has many trees and concrete paths and was playable in the E3 2014 Splatoon demo. From 2 to 5 August 2015, Urchin Underpass went under maintenance and during this time, the terrain was heavily edited. The stage also appears as a playable battle course in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.	Initial Release
File:S Stage Walleye Warehouse.png Walleye Warehouse	Walleye Warehouse is a stage based around a production warehouse. It is one of the few stages where battles take place indoors and includes multiple boxes and platforms that must be avoided. This is one of the two stages that were in the Splatoon Global Testfire.	Initial Release
File:S Stage Saltspray Rig.png Saltspray Rig	Saltspray Rig is a stage based around an ocean oil rig. It contains many hazards, as falling into water is fatal for Inklings. It features two main sections, with a moving crane carrying a grated platform situated in the upper section. This is one of the two stages that were in the Splatoon Global Testfire.	Initial Release
File:S Stage Arowana Mall.png Arowana Mall	Arowana Mall is a narrow battlefield that is set at an outdoor mall, decorated with stores, plants, and advertisements. It features two lower sections and one raised section in the center of the map that connects the lower sections.	Initial Release
File:S Stage Blackbelly Skatepark.png Blackbelly Skatepark	Blackbelly Skatepark is a stage based around a skate park. It includes a curved landscape with multiple raised locations. This is the smallest stage in the game.	Initial Release
Port Mackerel	Port Mackerel consists of low passages and high platforms in a container yard, with forklift trucks moving along the narrow corridors. It was shown before its release in a picture from the Splatfest side selection screen and in the Official Splatoon Guide.	2 June 2015
Kelp Dome	Kelp Dome is a large, indoor greenhouse with many plants and corridors, it is one of the few stages where battles take place indoors. It was shown in the 7 May 2015 Splatoon Nintendo Direct prior to being released.	11 June 2015
Bluefin Depot	Bluefin Depot is a large, abandoned train station with crates and an elevated railroad track that is split into two sections in the center. It was shown briefly in the 7 May 2015 Splatoon Nintendo Direct.	20 June 2015
Moray Towers	Moray Towers takes place atop buildings, some of which are car parks, and is characterized by several ramps leading to the rooftops. It includes two large towers connected by a series of diagonal ramps which meet together in a central area. This stage was first shown in the North American Splatfest announcement video. The stage also appears as a playable stage in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.	11 July 2015
File:S Stage Camp Triggerfish.png Camp Triggerfish	Camp Triggerfish takes place in a large, outdoor arena that appears to be a summer camp. It includes hazardous water areas and elevation changes. This stage was first shown in the E3 2014 trailer and official screenshots. In Turf War, when there is only one minute left in the match, floodgates at the right of the spawn close, allowing players to access the enemy base and attack from a new angle.	24 July 2015
File:S Stage Flounder Heights.png Flounder Heights	Flounder Heights consists of the top of an apartment complex, with multiple raised platforms, a wire floor, and a pair of doors. This stage was briefly shown in the 24 July 2015 Japanese Splatoon trailer detailing future updates, as well was shown with the release of Rainmaker mode.	20 August 2015
File:S Stage Hammerhead Bridge.png Hammerhead Bridge	Hammerhead Bridge takes place on a suspension bridge under construction. It has a variety of raised and lowered platforms all throughout the bridge. A grated walkway runs through the center of the map, allowing diverse gameplay on both the high and low ground. This stage was briefly shown in the 24 July 2015 Japanese Splatoon trailer detailing future updates.	18 September 2015
Museum d'Alfonsino	Museum d'Alfonsino takes place in an open art museum with many rotating platforms. The stage was leaked in the SplatNet stage schedule at 18:00 UTC on 12 November 2015 and was formally announced in the Nintendo Direct later that day.	14 November 2015
Mahi-Mahi Resort	Mahi-Mahi Resort takes place in a squid-shaped swimming pool next to a resort. In the latter half of a Regular battle, Splat Zones, or Rainmaker match, the water level will drop, revealing more turf to ink. It was first revealed in the 12 November 2015 Nintendo Direct alongside Museum d'Alfonsino. It is the second stage to have a changing element after Camp Triggerfish.	4 December 2015
Piranha Pit	This stage was first revealed on 16 December 2015. It appears to be a mining facility, sporting a unique mechanic with moving conveyor belt floors, giving it the largest potentially inkable area.	29 December 2015
File:S Stage Ancho-V Games.png Ancho-V Games	This stage was first revealed on 16 December 2015. It is a video game studio that contains a propeller lift mechanic, much like the ones seen in Octo Valley. It was confirmed to be the last stage for Splatoon.	22 January 2016

Splatoon 2

Splatoon 2 has all-new stages with some returning stages as well.

Name	Description	Release Date
The Reef	This is a popular spot to hang out while not in battle. The Reef was the first stage shown off for Splatoon 2, and was the only stage playable in the Switch Presentation Demo. The area under the bridge also counts towards the overall turf count, a series first.	Initial Release
Musselforge Fitness	A stage based off a gym featuring an extensive rock climbing wall that extends over the stage. It features many rough slopes that are located throughout. Along with The Reef, this stage was playable in the Global Testfire.	Initial Release
Starfish Mainstage	A stage based off a concert venue. This stage has many tight corners, slopes and obstacles, especially in the centre. This was one of the stages in the Splatfest World Premiere.	Initial Release
Humpback Pump Track	A stage based off an indoor BMX track with lots of curvy ups and downs. This stage uses more abstract shapes in the center to make it harder to interact with the other enemies. This was one of the stages in the Splatfest World Premiere.	Initial Release
Inkblot Art Academy	A stage based off an outdoor art school. It has varying levels, the highest being near the spawn points and the lowest being on the wings. This was one of the stages in the Splatfest World Premiere. It has artwork displayed around the stage like Museum d'Alfonsino.	Initial Release
Sturgeon Shipyard	A stage based on a shipyard. It features bridges that are raised and lowered throughout the course of the battle.	Initial Release
Moray Towers	Returning from the first game, it has been enhanced with several new Inkrails which help short-range weapons counter chargers more easily. There has also been some more ground added, making falling off more difficult than before. This was one of the stages in the Splatfest World Premiere.	Initial Release
Port Mackerel	Returning from the first game, its layout has been slightly modified and it has been enhanced with sponges. The containers that used to crowd the center are absent, allowing players to climb on top of containers, while still having a very close quarters area.	Initial Release
Shifty Station	A stage set in an Octarian dome. This stage is exclusive to Splatfests and its layout changes inbetween the events. Each layout prominently features one or more of the mechanics from Octo Canyon.	4 August 2017
Manta Maria	A stage set on a large boat. There are gridded platforms around the masts, allowing long-range weapons like chargers to keep control of large areas.	26 August 2017
Kelp Dome	Returning from the first game, featuring extra grates and turf.	16 September 2017
Snapper Canal	A stage set in a suburban area. A river flows through the middle of the stage. The stage is square-shaped, large and open.	6 October 2017
Blackbelly Skatepark	Returning from the first game with spawn points further back on elevated platforms that the enemy team cannot reach. Much wider and open than in the first game.	28 October 2017
MakoMart	Added in the Version 2.0.0 update, MakoMart features a supermarket type environment, having many elevated platforms with often-inkable walls for players to stand on.	25 November 2017
Walleye Warehouse	Returning from the first game, this stage is almost identical to its original version.	15 December 2017
Shellendorf Institute	A stage set inside a history museum. Shellendorf Institute features an upper platform of glass ceiling with barely inkable spots.	12 January 2018
Arowana Mall	Returning from the first game, Arowana Mall is a narrow battlefield that is set at an outdoor mall, decorated with stores, plants, and advertisements. It features two lower sections and one raised section in the center of the map that connects the lower sections.	2 February 2018
Goby Arena	A stage set in a basketball arena during the off-season. The center area is large and open, with pillars with hoops that play a tactical role in control of the stage.	2 March 2018
Piranha Pit	Returning from the first game, Piranha Pit is a stage set in a quarry. The two conveyor belts in the middle have been moved further apart, and sponges have been added near the end of the conveyor belts in front of the spawns.	31 March 2018
Camp Triggerfish	Returning from the first game, Camp Triggerfish is an outdoor leisure centre. The two floodgates in the spawn area have been merged into one, and the area above has been widened. Although the floodgate still comes down at one minute remaining, Inkrails and sponges have been added to make getting to the other side easier.	25 April 2018
Wahoo World	Wahoo World is based on an amusement park. It has moving platforms in and around the center and bridges that expand and contract at thirty-second intervals.	1 June 2018
New Albacore Hotel	New Albacore Hotel is designed based on a pool at a hotel. There are various drops that lead to water and the stage is very open.	1 July 2018
Ancho-V Games	Returning from the first game, Ancho-V Games is an office at a video game company. It features even more propeller platforms and new sponges.	1 August 2018
Skipper Pavilion	Based on a traditional Japanese theater, it is laterally-symmetrical stage that the spawn starts in high platforms and goes down until the center. It has been confirmed that this stage would be the last stage to be released in Splatoon 2.	3 October 2018

Splatoon 3

Name	Description	Release Date
Scorch Gorge	Scorch Gorge is a stage set in a desert wasteland. The area is designated as a national park, and is quite popular. It features a large climbable pillar in the center, connecting it to other platforms with grates. It was first shown during the combat section of the first Splatoon 3 trailer.	Initial Release; 2022
Eeltail Alley	Eeltail Alley is a stage set in the center of an old neighborhood, and a popular hangout spot for the youth of Splatsville. A walkway spans over the stage, creating distinctive upper and lower layers. This stage was first shown during the second Splatoon 3 trailer.	Initial Release; 2022
Museum d'Alfonsino	Museum d'Alfonsino is a returning stage from the first game, set in a large art gallery, currently holding an exhibit featuring indigenous artifacts and modern art. The large rotating platforms near the center of the stage have been modified, now having two spokes instead of three. This stage was first shown to return during the second Splatoon 3 trailer.	Initial Release; 2022

Stage data

By analyzing the percentages given out by Judd at the end of a match, it is possible to know what a level's inkable surface area is. For instance, at the end of a match, if one team gets 400 Battle Points and the other gets 600 (for a total of 1000 points of turf inked), and the percentages for each are 33.3% and 50%, respectively, that means the stage's total possible turf area is 1200 points (400 * (1 / 0.333) = 600 * (1 / 0.5) = 1200).

However, since the display is rounded down, the result may sometimes be ambiguous and multiple results need to be intersected to reach the exact number. For example, for 600p and 50%, any total in the range 1198-1200p would result in 50.0% when rounding down to 0.1% - but if another result was collected showing that 751p is 62.5% (possible totals: 1200-1201p), the only possible value that satisfies both is exactly 1200p. Calculating using the total (in the example above, (400 + 600) * (1 / (0.333 + 0.5)) ) should be avoided, as it doubles the margin of error and could give even less accurate results.

Splatoon stages

Name	Release	Inkable area
Urchin Underpass	28 May 2015	2,465p
Walleye Warehouse	28 May 2015	1,600p
Saltspray Rig	28 May 2015	1,900p
Arowana Mall	28 May 2015	2,021p
Blackbelly Skatepark	28 May 2015	1,528p
Port Mackerel	2 June 2015	1,854p
Kelp Dome	11 June 2015	2,125p
Bluefin Depot	20 June 2015	1,665p
Moray Towers	11 July 2015	1,760p
Camp Triggerfish	24 July 2015	2,316p
Flounder Heights	20 August 2015	2,375p
Hammerhead Bridge	18 September 2015	2,100p
Museum d'Alfonsino	14 November 2015	2,443p
Mahi-Mahi Resort	4 December 2015	1,948p
Piranha Pit	29 December 2015	3,127p
Ancho-V Games	22 January 2016	2,293p

Splatoon 2 stages

Name	Release	Inkable area
The Reef	21 July 2017	2,908p
Musselforge Fitness	21 July 2017	1,958p
Starfish Mainstage	21 July 2017	2,320p
Humpback Pump Track	21 July 2017	2,248p
Inkblot Art Academy	21 July 2017	2,468p
Moray Towers	21 July 2017	2,212p
Port Mackerel	21 July 2017	2,457p
Sturgeon Shipyard	21 July 2017	2,356p
Wayslide Cool	4 August 2017	2,011p
Manta Maria	26 August 2017	2,356p
The Secret of S.P.L.A.T.	1 September 2017	1,885p
Goosponge	9 September 2017	1,900p
Kelp Dome	16 September 2017	2,147p
Snapper Canal	6 October 2017	2,247p
Windmill House on the Pearlie	13 October 2017	2,061p
Blackbelly Skatepark	28 October 2017	2,583p
MakoMart	25 November 2017	2,167p
Fancy Spew	9 December 2017	2,455p
Walleye Warehouse	15 December 2017	1,632p
Shellendorf Institute	12 January 2018	2,052p
Zone of Glass	13 January 2018	2,027p
Arowana Mall	2 February 2018	2,391p
Cannon Fire Pearl	3 February 2018	2,390p
Goby Arena	2 March 2018	2,221p
The Bunker Games	3 March 2018	2,770p
Grapplink Girl	24 March 2018	2,199p
Piranha Pit	31 March 2018	3,081p
Zappy Longshocking	21 April 2018	2,185p
Camp Triggerfish	25 April 2018	2,338p
A Swiftly Tilting Balance	18 May 2018	2,300p
Wahoo World	1 June 2018	2,858p
New Albacore Hotel	1 July 2018	2,405p
Sweet Valley Tentacles	21 July 2018	2,593p
Ancho-V Games	1 August 2018	2,642p
The Switches	18 August 2018	2,360p
The Bouncey Twins	22 September 2018	1,783p
Skipper Pavilion	3 October 2018	2,439p
Railway Chillin'	19 October 2018	2,188p
Gusher Towns	10 November 2018	2,297p
The Maze Dasher	15 December 2018	2,327p
Flooders in the Attic	4 January 2019	2,254p
The Splat in our Zones	2 February 2019	2,583p
The Ink is Spreading	16 March 2019	2,259p
Bridge to Tentaswitchia	19 April 2019	2,832p
The Chronicles of Rolonium	11 May 2019	2,059p
Furler in the Ashes	15 June 2019	2,375p
MC.Princess Diaries	20 July 2019	2,743p

Notes

• Many stages are often abbreviated by players using one or the other of the two words in the name, such as Saltspray, Walleye or Mall.
• Manta Maria is the only stage where the promo picture is taken in the background, and not the stage itself.

References

Multiplayer stages in Splatoon Ancho-V Games Arowana Mall Blackbelly Skatepark Bluefin Depot Camp Triggerfish Flounder Heights Hammerhead Bridge Kelp Dome Mahi-Mahi Resort Moray Towers Museum d'Alfonsino Piranha Pit Port Mackerel Saltspray Rig Urchin Underpass Walleye Warehouse

Multiplayer stages in Splatoon 2 Ancho-V Games Arowana Mall Blackbelly Skatepark Camp Triggerfish Goby Arena Humpback Pump Track Inkblot Art Academy Kelp Dome MakoMart Manta Maria Moray Towers Musselforge Fitness New Albacore Hotel Piranha Pit Port Mackerel Shellendorf Institute Shifty Station Skipper Pavilion Snapper Canal Starfish Mainstage Sturgeon Shipyard The Reef Wahoo World Walleye Warehouse