Stage

This article is about the arenas used in multiplayer battle modes. Octo Valley missions, Octo Canyon missions, Octo Expansion stations, Return of the Mammalians missions, and Side Order floors are each covered on other pages.

Stages are arenas where battles take place in the Splatoon series' multiplayer modes. The term can also refer to the job sites in Salmon Run.

Overview

Each game in the Splatoon series has a selection of stages for multiplayer battles. Each stage has its own unique scenery and layout, and some stages feature mechanics that were introduced in single-player modes. User-made posts are displayed in the background of stages, such as on signs or as graffiti. Every game has added more stages to the lineup in post-release updates. Many stages have returned in a later game after their introduction, with adjustments to their layout.

The online multiplayer modes in each game use stage rotations, with two stages available at a time for each mode. One of the two current stages is randomly chosen for every battle. Each stage rotation lasts for four hours in Splatoon, and for two hours in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3. The player can view the current rotation and the next rotation in the menu.

Stages have slight layout differences between modes (Turf War, Splat Zones, Tower Control, Rainmaker, and Clam Blitz). Additionally, stages can have their layout tweaked in updates. On several occasions, a stage receiving a major layout change in an update was temporarily removed from rotations for a few days beforehand (explained in-universe as the stage closing for renovations), before returning with its new layout upon the release of the update.

Whenever the player starts the game, the stages that are currently in rotation are announced in Inkopolis News in Splatoon and Splatoon 2 or Anarchy Splatcast in Splatoon 3; this also happens upon every rotation change in Splatoon and Splatoon 3 (though in the latter, the broadcast is automatically set to being listened to). In Inkopolis News in Splatoon, the Squid Sisters present and provide commentary on each stage individually: the two Regular Battle stages and the two Ranked Battle stages. In Inkopolis News in Splatoon 2, Off the Hook present two stages at a time (the two Regular Battle stages, then the two Ranked Battle stages, then the two League Battle stages), providing commentary on only the second stage of each pair. In Anarchy Splatcast in Splatoon 3, all stages are shown at once if the player is watching the broadcast or are shown in quick succession if they are listening to it: two stages each for Regular Battle, Anarchy Battle (Series), Anarchy Battle (Open), X Battle (if unlocked), and Challenge (if active). This is then followed by commentary from Deep Cut on one random stage from the current Regular Battle rotation. In all games, each stage has several comments that the idols can make, with one being chosen at random; however, in Splatoon 3 prior to version 4.0.0, Deep Cut did not have unique dialogue for stages and would instead say a randomly chosen generic comment. During a Splatfest in Splatoon 2, Off the Hook would instead introduce each stage individually like in the first game, but with a Splatfest-exclusive comment for each one. During a Splatfest in Splatoon 3, Deep Cut's stage comment (or generic comment prior to version 4.0.0) is changed to a Splatfest-exclusive comment.

In the lobby in Splatoon and Splatoon 2, the player can select any stage that is currently in rotation to play recon on. In Splatoon 3, they can speak to the Recon Guide in order to pick any stage in the game to play recon on, or select any stage in the current or next two rotations using the stages tab in the menu. However, the player cannot select stages in Salmon Run or from the Challenges section.

In Private Battles in all three games, the host can choose from any stage in the game to play on, as well as an option to select randomly. Splatoon 2 also features a Splatfest mode for Private Battles, added in version 5.0.0, that changes the stages to use their Splatfest visuals as well as allowing any Shifty Station layout to be selected.

Splatfest

During a Splatfest, all stages are visually changed to be set at night. In Splatoon, a set selection of three stages would be used as the rotation for the entire Splatfest, with the three stages used being different in each Splatfest.

In Splatoon 2, two of the stages would rotate every two hours as usual during a Splatfest, but in addition to the two normal stages, the rotation would also always include Shifty Station, a Splatfest-exclusive stage with a different layout in each Splatfest. Usually, a single Shifty Station layout was used for the entire Splatfest, but in Chaos vs. Order, all 23 previous Shifty Stations returned, with two in each rotation for the first 48 hours (except in the final one of these rotations, which only included one layout), followed by a new layout, MC.Princess Diaries, being the only one used for the final 24 hours. The Super Mushroom vs. Super Star Splatfest featured four Shifty Station layouts, with the one used changing with each rotation. The Splatoon 2 Splatfest World Premiere did not include Shifty Station at all, instead only featuring the standard two stages per rotation.

In Splatoon 3, stages rotate every two hours as normal during Splatfests, with Open and Pro Splatfest Battles each using a separate rotation of two stages. Tricolor Turf War becomes available after the Halftime Report and uses only one stage, with a different stage in each Splatfest. Stages used in Tricolor Turf War have layout changes to accommodate for the mode (most notably, Scorch Gorge is entirely transformed into a triangular stage). Shiver vs. Frye vs. Big Man instead featured all eight previous Tricolor Turf War stages, with one chosen at random for each battle. In Past vs. Present vs. Future, Tricolor Turf War was available for the entire Splatfest rather than only after the Halftime Report; it featured all sixteen previous Tricolor Turf War stages, which rotated every two hours for the first 32 hours, followed by one being chosen at random each battle for the next 16 hours, and the exclusive Grand Splatlands Bowl being the only Tricolor Turf War stage for the final 24 hours. Splatfests following the Grand Festival each feature two Tricolor Turf War stages, with one of the two chosen at random for each battle.

Salmon Run

Salmon Run in Splatoon 2 and Salmon Run Next Wave in Splatoon 3 use their own stages, separate to the other modes. One stage is used per rotation. When playing Salmon Run locally in the Shoal in both games or online in a Private Job in Splatoon 3, the host can select the stage, much like in a Private Battle.

In Splatoon 3, during a Big Run event, the usual Salmon Run stages are replaced by a particular stage from the multiplayer battle modes, used as the sole stage for online Salmon Run for the duration of the event. The stage used varies between each Big Run event, and is also removed from the rotation in multiplayer battle modes until the event ends. In the BIG Big Run, six stages were used rather than only one, with one of them being randomly chosen for every shift.

List of stages

Battles

The first game in the series, Splatoon, has 16 stages, including 5 that were present at launch and 11 added in post-release updates. Splatoon 2 has 23 standard stages, including 8 that were present at launch and 15 added in post-release updates; of the 23, 14 are new to Splatoon 2 while 9 return from the first game. It also features Shifty Station, a Splatfest-exclusive stage with 24 unique layouts that alternated with each Splatfest. Splatoon 3 has 24 standard stages, including 12 that were present at launch and 12 added in post-release updates; of the 24, 13 are new to Splatoon 3, 5 return from Splatoon, and 6 return from Splatoon 2. It also features the Grand Splatlands Bowl, a stage exclusive to Tricolor Turf War in the Grand Festival.

Stages introduced in Splatoon and Splatoon 2 are set in Greater Inkopolis, while those introduced in Splatoon 3 are set in the Splatlands. Despite many stages returning in a game after their debut, there are no stages that appear in all three games in the series.

The table is sortable, initially by order of release date across the series. Clicking "Stage" will sort by alphabetical order. Clicking the game will sort by that game's order.

Stage	Description	Games
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 August 2015 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.	28 May 2015	N/A	N/A
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.	28 May 2015	15 December 2017	N/A
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.	28 May 2015	N/A	N/A
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.	28 May 2015	2 February 2018	N/A
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. Upon returning in Splatoon 2, it is much wider and open than in the first game, with spawn points further back on elevated platforms that the enemy team cannot reach.	28 May 2015	28 October 2017	N/A
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. Upon returning in Splatoon 2, its layout has been slightly modified and 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.	2 June 2015	21 July 2017	N/A
Kelp Dome	Kelp Dome is a large, indoor greenhouse with many plants and corridors, 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. Upon returning in Splatoon 2, it features extra grates and inkable turf.	11 June 2015	16 September 2017	N/A
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. Upon returning in Splatoon 3, major changes have been made to the spawn area and elevators have been added to previously inkable walls leading out from the middle area, which has kept a mostly faithful layout.	20 June 2015	N/A	1 December 2023
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. Upon returning in Splatoon 2, 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 Splatoon 2 Splatfest World Premiere.	11 July 2015	21 July 2017	N/A
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. Upon returning in Splatoon 2, 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.	24 July 2015	25 April 2018	N/A
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. Upon returning in Splatoon 3, the elevation of the stage has been reduced by a story. The stage was announced to return on 10 August 2022, in the Splatoon 3 Direct, and was shown again on 14 November 2022, during the Chill Season 2022 announcement trailer.	20 August 2015	N/A	1 December 2022
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. Upon returning in Splatoon 3, construction is complete, giving Hammerhead Bridge an upper layer (or "ceiling"). The grates have also been replaced with concrete, and the general elevation has been lowered. This stage was announced to return on 10 August 2022 in the Splatoon 3 Direct.	18 September 2015	N/A	9 September 2022
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. Upon returning in Splatoon 3, the central rotating platform has been lowered, and the rotating platforms near spawn have been removed. This stage was first shown to return during the second Splatoon 3 trailer.	14 November 2015	N/A	9 September 2022
Mahi-Mahi Resort	Mahi-Mahi Resort takes place in a squid-shaped swimming pool next to a resort in greater Inkopolis. 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. Upon returning in Splatoon 3, the stage has been modified to a more narrow layout. The stage was confirmed to return on 10 August 2022 in the Splatoon 3 Direct.	4 December 2015	N/A	9 September 2022
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. Upon returning in Splatoon 2, 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.	29 December 2015	31 March 2018	N/A
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. It is one of the few stages located indoors. Upon returning in Splatoon 2, it features even more propeller platforms as well as new sponges.	22 January 2016	1 August 2018	N/A
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.	N/A	21 July 2017	N/A
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 Splatoon 2 Global Testfire.	N/A	21 July 2017	N/A
Starfish Mainstage	A stage based off a concert venue. This stage has many tight corners, slopes and obstacles, especially in the center. This was one of the stages in the Splatoon 2 Splatfest World Premiere.	N/A	21 July 2017	N/A
Humpback Pump Track	A stage based off an indoor BMX track, located in Inkopolis, 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. It was shown to be coming back to Splatoon 3 in the Sizzle Season 2023 announcement.	N/A	21 July 2017	1 June 2023
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 Splatoon 2 Splatfest World Premiere. It has artwork displayed around the stage like Museum d'Alfonsino.	N/A	21 July 2017	9 September 2022
Sturgeon Shipyard	A stage based on a shipyard. It features bridges that are raised and lowered throughout the course of the battle. Upon returning in Splatoon 3, the spawn region has lost inkable turf, but extra spawn areas were placed in small sidings near the center of the stage. This was shown when the stage was used to showcase the special Tricolor Turf War mode available during Splatfest. The stage was announced to return on 10 August 2022 during the Splatoon 3 Direct.	N/A	21 July 2017	9 September 2022
Shifty Station	A stage set in an Octarian dome. This stage is exclusive to Splatfests and its layout changes in between the events. Each layout prominently features one or more of the mechanics from Octo Canyon.	N/A	4 August 2017	N/A
Manta Maria	A stage set on a large boat in Inkopolis. There are gridded platforms around the masts, allowing long-range weapons like chargers to keep control of large areas. Upon returning in Splatoon 3, the stage now features an Inkrail and some other minimal terrain changes near the spawn areas and in the center. It was shown off in the Fresh Season 2023 announcement.	N/A	26 August 2017	1 March 2023
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.	N/A	6 October 2017	N/A
MakoMart	MakoMart features a supermarket type environment, having many elevated platforms with often-inkable walls for players to stand on. Upon returning in Splatoon 3, an additional inkrail on the left near each spawn has been added. The stage was announced to return on 10 August 2022 in the Splatoon 3 Direct. The icon used in this Direct appeared to be the Splatfest variation of the stage, taking place in a darker version of the stage.	N/A	25 November 2017	9 September 2022
Shellendorf Institute	A stage set inside a history museum. Shellendorf Institute features an upper platform of glass ceiling with barely inkable spots.	N/A	12 January 2018	N/A
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.	N/A	2 March 2018	N/A
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. In Splatoon 3, the stage was used to showcase the Salmon Run Next Wave mode Big Run in which Salmonids invade Splatsville. The stage was announced to return on 10 August 2022 in the Splatoon 3 Direct.	N/A	1 June 2018	9 September 2022
New Albacore Hotel	New Albacore Hotel is based on a pool at a hotel. There are various drops that lead to water and the stage is very open.	N/A	1 July 2018	N/A
Skipper Pavilion	Based on a traditional Japanese theater, Skipper Pavilion is a laterally-symmetrical stage. The spawn is located on elevated platforms which go all the way down to the center. This stage was the last to be released in Splatoon 2.	N/A	3 October 2018	N/A
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.	N/A	N/A	9 September 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 the stage, creating distinctive upper and lower layers. This stage was first shown during the second Splatoon 3 trailer.	N/A	N/A	9 September 2022
Hagglefish Market	Hagglefish Market is a stage based on a busy pier with vendors selling many types of seafood and goods. The stage includes Inkrails and was first seen on 10 August 2022 during the Splatoon 3 Direct.	N/A	N/A	9 September 2022
Undertow Spillway	Undertow Spillway is a stage based in an underground flood bypass deep under Splatsville. It features several pillars for cover, grate and glass walkways as well as small, rapid height changes with many ramps. This stage was first shown through a tweet on 17 June 2022.	N/A	N/A	9 September 2022
Mincemeat Metalworks	Mincemeat Metalworks is a stage based in a metal scrapyard of an abandoned cargo ship, once in the ocean before the water evaporated. This stage was first shown through a tweet on 4 July 2022.	N/A	N/A	9 September 2022
Brinewater Springs	Brinewater Springs is set in an urban area with Japanese temple styled architecture, similar to that of Skipper Pavillion. The stage was announced on 14 November 2022 in the Chill Season 2022 announcement trailer.	N/A	N/A	1 December 2022
Um'ami Ruins	Um'ami Ruins is set at an archeological dig site in ancient ruins. The stage was announced on 10 August 2022 in the Splatoon 3 Direct and was added in version 3.0.0 along with Fresh Season 2023.	N/A	N/A	1 March 2023
Barnacle & Dime	Barnacle & Dime is a stage set over a large fountain in a shopping mall. It was first shown off in the Sizzle Season 2023 announcement trailer.	N/A	N/A	1 June 2023
Crableg Capital	Crableg Capital is a stage set on a skyscraper that is under construction. It was first shown off in the Drizzle Season 2023 announcement.	N/A	N/A	1 September 2023
Shipshape Cargo Co.	Shipshape Cargo Co. is a stage set on a large cargo ship. It was first shown off in the Drizzle Season 2023 announcement.	N/A	N/A	1 September 2023
Robo ROM-en	Robo ROM-en is a stage set inside a ramen restaurant. It was first shown off in the Chill Season 2023 announcement.	N/A	N/A	1 December 2023
Marlin Airport	Marlin Airport is a stage set in the airfield of a large airport. Like Ancho-V Games, it features propeller lifts. It was first shown off in the Fresh Season 2024 announcement.	N/A	N/A	1 March 2024
Lemuria Hub	Lemuria Hub is a stage set in a large train station. It is laterally-symmetrical and features moving platforms. It was first shown off in the Sizzle Season 2024 announcement.	N/A	N/A	1 June 2024
Grand Splatlands Bowl	The Grand Splatlands Bowl was a temporarily available stage exclusive to Tricolor Turf War and Big Run. It was the seventh Big Run site on the weekend before the Grand Festival as well as the final Tricolor Turf War stage during the event. Instead of a Sprinkler of Doom, capturing the second Ultra Signal activates cannons shooting Fizzbangs while the Squid Sisters, Off the Hook, or Deep Cut cheer on a stage and sing a special song arrangement during the last minute.	N/A	N/A	7 September 2024

Salmon Run

The Salmon Run mode in Splatoon 2 features 5 stages, including 2 that were present at launch and 3 added in post-release updates. Salmon Run Next Wave in Splatoon 3 has 7 stages, including 3 that were present at launch and 4 added in post-release updates; of the 7, 4 are new to Splatoon 3 while 3 return from Splatoon 2.

The table is sortable, initially by order of release date across the series. Clicking "Stage" will sort by alphabetical order. Clicking the game will sort by that game's order.

Stage	Description	Games
Spawning Grounds	Spawning Grounds is set near a large dam in the Inkadia region. It features a wide variety of terrain on each corner of the map. A multilayered slope leading to three small piers is located just behind the basket. To the right is a grated walkway overlooking the lower grounds. To the left, slopes go down to small sandbar. During low tide, the sandbar expands exponentially, revealing three protruding landmasses. It returns in Splatoon 3 with minimal changes.	Initial Release	Initial release
Marooner's Bay	Marooner's Bay features a large ship marooned on a sandbar. Its stern has three ramps down onto the beach where there are three piers on the starboard side. During low tide, a sandbar rises behind the ship, revealing a large ring of land and one smaller protrusion. This stage contains propellers which Inklings and Octolings can use to power lifts that rise from the ground. It returns in Splatoon 3 with minimal changes.	Initial Release	1 December 2022
Lost Outpost	Lost Outpost features a walled-off building surrounded by various docks. Directly in front of the building lies a mostly netted area. To the right is an uneven slope down to the water. To the left are three varying docks. During low tide, another dock behind the building reveals itself, consisting of various walkways and grated paths.	23 August 2017	N/A
Salmonid Smokeyard	Salmonid Smokeyard is set on a small island with two lone structures. Ramps on each structure lead down to the sandbar while propeller platforms connect the two structures. In the crevice between the two structures is a long rectangular pool of water. During low tide, a large dock reveals itself to the side of the island. It returns in Splatoon 3 with minimal changes.	24 November 2017	1 September 2023
Ruins of Ark Polaris‎‎	Ruins of Ark Polaris‎‎ is the wreckage of a space shuttle (later revealed to have been a colony ship). The area possesses a large amount of verticality with ramps circling the entire island. The egg basket is located at the highest point of the map. There are many ride rails scattered throughout the map which Inklings and Octolings can use to quickly travel around the map.	7 November 2018	N/A
Sockeye Station	Sockeye Station is set in a setting similar to that of Spawning Grounds, but appears to be in the Splatlands. It was first shown off in the first Salmon Run Next Wave trailer. It features a large, elevated platform in the center, which has spiraling ramps leading to the top. There is a sandy shore and a long dock on the bottom. During low tide, there are walkways leading to the water.	N/A	Initial release
Gone Fission Hydroplant	Gone Fission Hydroplant is set next to a massive hydroplant in the ocean. It features large, elevated walls surrounding the egg basket. There are ramps leading to the top of the platforms. Ramps and gaps in the wall lead to the surrounding low ground. There is a grate over one of the gaps, functioning as a bridge. During low tide, platforms are revealed over the water, with many gaps.	N/A	Initial release
Jammin' Salmon Junction	Jammin' Salmon Junction is set on a collapsed multilane highway, which has been turned into a concert venue. It features long, uphill terrain with the egg basket at the top area. It is all divided by a long body of water in the center, which opens up into a larger pit. There are lower side areas. On the top there is a long grated bridge on the side, over the lower ground, and a small grate in the center. On low tide, there are two long pathways, also divided by a thin body of water.	N/A	1 June 2023
Bonerattle Arena	Bonerattle Arena is set in an abandoned prison that has been converted into a dueling arena by Salmonids. It is centered around an octagonal platform with the egg basket in the center, and is the only Salmon Run stage to feature inkrails.	N/A	1 March 2024

Stage data

By analyzing the percentages shown at the end of a match, it is possible to know what a stage'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
Manta Maria	26 August 2017	~2,356p
Kelp Dome	16 September 2017	~2,147p
Snapper Canal	6 October 2017	~2,247p
Blackbelly Skatepark	28 October 2017	~2,583p
MakoMart	25 November 2017	~2,167p
Walleye Warehouse	15 December 2017	~1,632p
Shellendorf Institute	12 January 2018	~2,052p
Arowana Mall	2 February 2018	~2,391p
Goby Arena	2 March 2018	~2,221p
Piranha Pit	31 March 2018	~3,081p
Camp Triggerfish	25 April 2018	~2,338p
Wahoo World	1 June 2018	~2,858p
New Albacore Hotel	1 July 2018	~2,405p
Ancho-V Games	1 August 2018	~2,642p
Skipper Pavilion	3 October 2018	~2,439p

Splatoon 2 Shifty Station stages

Name	Release	Inkable area
Wayslide Cool	4 August 2017	~2,011p
The Secret of S.P.L.A.T.	1 September 2017	~1,885p
Goosponge	9 September 2017	~1,900p
Windmill House on the Pearlie	13 October 2017	~2,061p
Fancy Spew	9 December 2017	~2,455p
Zone of Glass	13 January 2018	~2,027p
Cannon Fire Pearl	3 February 2018	~2,390p
The Bunker Games	3 March 2018	~2,770p
Grapplink Girl	24 March 2018	~2,199p
Zappy Longshocking	21 April 2018	~2,185p
A Swiftly Tilting Balance	18 May 2018	~2,300p
Sweet Valley Tentacles	21 July 2018	~2,593p
The Switches	18 August 2018	~2,360p
The Bouncey Twins	22 September 2018	~1,783p
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

Splatoon 3 stages

Name	Release	Inkable area
Scorch Gorge	9 September 2022	~2,142p
Eeltail Alley	9 September 2022	~2,766p
Hagglefish Market	9 September 2022	~2,629p
Undertow Spillway	9 September 2022	~2,440p
Mincemeat Metalworks	9 September 2022	~2,289p
Hammerhead Bridge	9 September 2022	~2,501p
Museum d'Alfonsino	9 September 2022	~2,333p
Mahi-Mahi Resort	9 September 2022	~2,245p
Inkblot Art Academy	9 September 2022	~2,590p
Sturgeon Shipyard	9 September 2022	~2,989p
MakoMart	9 September 2022	~2,276p
Wahoo World	9 September 2022	~3,048p
Brinewater Springs	1 December 2022	~2,058p
Flounder Heights	1 December 2022	~2,588p
Um'ami Ruins	1 March 2023	~2,020p
Manta Maria	1 March 2023	~2,771p
Barnacle & Dime	1 June 2023	~2,240p
Humpback Pump Track	1 June 2023	~2,306p
Crableg Capital	1 September 2023	~2,155p
Shipshape Cargo Co.	1 September 2023	~2,413p
Robo ROM-en	1 December 2023	~2,396p
Bluefin Depot	1 December 2023	~2,198p
Marlin Airport	1 March 2024	~2,550p
Lemuria Hub	1 June 2024	~2,262p

Splatoon 3 Tricolor Turf War stages

Main article: Tricolor Turf War

Name	Splatfest	Inkable area
Sturgeon Shipyard	1. Rock vs. Paper vs. Scissors	~2,250p
	3. Grass vs. Fire vs. Water 10. Shiver vs. Frye vs. Big Man 20. Past vs. Present vs. Future	~2,272p
Hammerhead Bridge	2. Gear vs. Grub vs. Fun 10. Shiver vs. Frye vs. Big Man 20. Past vs. Present vs. Future	~2,453p
Undertow Spillway	4. Spicy vs. Sweet vs. Sour 10. Shiver vs. Frye vs. Big Man 20. Past vs. Present vs. Future	~2,175p
Mincemeat Metalworks	5. Dark Chocolate vs. Milk Chocolate vs. White Chocolate 10. Shiver vs. Frye vs. Big Man 20. Past vs. Present vs. Future	~1,736p
MakoMart	6. Nessie vs. Aliens vs. Bigfoot 10. Shiver vs. Frye vs. Big Man 20. Past vs. Present vs. Future	~2,050p
Scorch Gorge	7. Power vs. Wisdom vs. Courage 10. Shiver vs. Frye vs. Big Man 20. Past vs. Present vs. Future	~1,449p
Barnacle & Dime	8. Vanilla vs. Strawberry vs. Mint Chip 10. Shiver vs. Frye vs. Big Man 20. Past vs. Present vs. Future	~2,028p
Eeltail Alley	9. Money vs. Fame vs. Love 10. Shiver vs. Frye vs. Big Man	~2,822p
	19. Bread vs. Rice vs. Pasta 20. Past vs. Present vs. Future
Brinewater Springs	11. Zombie vs. Skeleton vs. Ghost 20. Past vs. Present vs. Future
Manta Maria	12. Handshake vs. Fistbump vs. Hug 12. Kaiten-yaki vs. Ōban-yaki vs. Imagawa-yaki 20. Past vs. Present vs. Future
Crableg Capital	13. Friends vs. Family vs. Solo 20. Past vs. Present vs. Future
Bluefin Depot	14. Friday vs. Saturday vs. Sunday 14. Red Bean Paste vs. Custard vs. Whipped Cream 20. Past vs. Present vs. Future
Flounder Heights	15. Drums vs. Guitar vs. Keyboard 15. Lightly Salted vs. Consommé vs. Salted Seaweed 20. Past vs. Present vs. Future
Mahi-Mahi Resort	16. Baby Chicks vs. Li'l Bunnies vs. Bear Cubs 20. Past vs. Present vs. Future
Robo ROM-en	17. Same Ol' vs. Bucket List vs. Save the Day 20. Past vs. Present vs. Future
Hagglefish Market	18. Palace vs. Theme Park vs. Beach 20. Past vs. Present vs. Future

Gallery

Splatoon

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  This image shows Urchin Underpass, Walleye Warehouse, Saltspray Rig & Blackbelly Skatepark.

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  This image shows Camp Triggerfish, Moray Towers, Flounder Heights & Hammerhead Bridge.

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  This image shows Museum d'Alfonsino, Piranha Pit, Mahi-Mahi Resort & Ancho-V Games.

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  This image shows Arowana Mall, Port Mackerel, Kelp Dome & Bluefin Depot.

Splatoon 2

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  The icon used for any Shifty Station stage.

Splatoon 3

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  Mystery stage icon used before a season begins and when Tricolor Turf War and Big Run stage rotations were random, as shown in Splatoon 3.

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  Mystery stage icon used when Tricolor Turf War and Big Run stage rotations were random, as shown in SplatNet 3.

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  Mystery stage icon used before a season begins, as shown in SplatNet 3.

Trivia

• In Splatoon, Blackbelly Skatepark is the smallest stage, with ~1,528p of inkable turf, while Piranha Pit is the largest stage, with ~3,127p of inkable turf.
• In Splatoon 2, Walleye Warehouse is the smallest stage, with ~1,632p of inkable turf, while Piranha Pit is the largest stage, with ~3,081p of inkable turf.
• In Splatoon 3, the Tricolor Turf War variant of Scorch Gorge is the smallest stage, with ~1,449p of inkable turf, while Wahoo World is the largest stage, with ~3,044p of inkable turf.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ステージ sutēji	Stage
Dutch	Level	Level
French (NOA)	Carte	Map
French (NOE)	Stage	Stage
German	Arena	Arena
Italian	Scenario	Scenery
Russian	Арена (Splatoon 2 & Splatoon 3) Arena Уровень (Splatoon) Uroven'	Arena Level
Spanish	Escenario	Stage
Chinese (Simplified)	场地 chǎng dì (Mandarin)	Site
Chinese (Traditional)	場地 chǎng dì (Mandarin)	Site
Korean	스테이지 seuteiji	Stage
Norwegian	Arena (Splatoon 2) Brett (Splatoon 3)	Arena Board
Portuguese	Cenário	Scenery

References

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

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

Multiplayer stages in Splatoon 3 Scorch Gorge Eeltail Alley Hagglefish Market Undertow Spillway Mincemeat Metalworks Hammerhead Bridge Museum d'Alfonsino Mahi-Mahi Resort Inkblot Art Academy Sturgeon Shipyard MakoMart Wahoo World Brinewater Springs Flounder Heights Um'ami Ruins Manta Maria Barnacle & Dime Humpback Pump Track Crableg Capital Shipshape Cargo Co. Robo ROM-en Bluefin Depot Marlin Airport Lemuria Hub