Stage

Not to be confused with Octo Valley missions, Octo Canyon missions, Octo Expansion stations, Return of the Mammalians missions, Salmon Run stages or Salmon Run Next Wave stages.

Stages are arenas where battles take place in the Splatoon series' multiplayer modes.

Each stage has its own unique scenery and layout. Some stages feature mechanics that were introduced in the single-player modes.

List of Stages

The first game in the series, Splatoon, has 16 stages. The second game, Splatoon 2, has 23 standard stages, featuring 14 all-new stages and 9 stages returning from the first game. It also introduced the Shifty Station, a Splatfest-exclusive stage with 24 unique layouts that rotated between fests. Splatoon 3 has 20 total stages, with 10 new stages largely set in the Splatlands, along with 4 returning stages from Splatoon and 6 returning stages from Splatoon 2 set in Greater Inkopolis.

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 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.	20 June 2015	N/A	N/A
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 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 August 10, 2022 in the Splatoon 3 Direct, and was shown again on November 14, 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 August 10, 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 August 10, 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 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 centre. This was one of the stages in the 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 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 August 10, 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 August 10, 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 August 10, 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 August 10, 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 November 14, 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 August 10, 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.	N/A	N/A	1 June 2023
Crableg Capital	Crableg Capital is a stage set on a skyscraper being built. It was 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 shown off in the Drizzle Season 2023 announcement.	N/A	N/A	1 September 2023

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
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	~2,627p
Undertow Spillway	9 September 2022	~2,440p
Mincemeat Metalworks	9 September 2022	~2,188p
Hammerhead Bridge	9 September 2022	~2,501p
Museum d'Alfonsino	9 September 2022	~2,333p
Mahi-Mahi Resort	9 September 2022	~1,693p
Inkblot Art Academy	9 September 2022	~2,592p
Sturgeon Shipyard	9 September 2022	~2,987p
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	~2,306
Crableg Capital	1 September 2023	~2,155p
Shipshape Cargo Co.	1 September 2023	~2,413p

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	~2,272p
Hammerhead Bridge	2. Gear vs. Grub vs. Fun 10. Shiver vs. Frye vs. Big Man	~2,453p
Undertow Spillway	4. Spicy vs. Sweet vs. Sour 10. Shiver vs. Frye vs. Big Man	~2,175p
Mincemeat Metalworks	5. Dark Chocolate vs. Milk Chocolate vs. White Chocolate 10. Shiver vs. Frye vs. Big Man	~1,736p
MakoMart	6. Nessie vs. Aliens vs. Bigfoot 10. Shiver vs. Frye vs. Big Man	~2,050p
Scorch Gorge	7. Power vs. Wisdom vs. Courage 10. Shiver vs. Frye vs. Big Man	~1,449p
Barnacle & Dime	8. Vanilla vs. Strawberry vs. Mint Chip 10. Shiver vs. Frye vs. Big Man	~2,028p
Eeltail Alley	9. Money vs. Fame vs. Love 10. Shiver vs. Frye vs. Big Man	~2,822p

Gallery

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

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

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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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  Mystery stage before season begins as shown in Splatoon 3.

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  Mystery stage before season begins as shown in SplatNet 3.

Trivia

• Some stages have user posts displayed around the stage.
• In Splatoon, Blackbelly Skatepark is the smallest map having only ~1,528p of inkable turf.
  • Piranha Pit is the largest map in Splatoon, having a total ~3,127p of inkable turf.
• In Splatoon 2, Walleye Warehouse is the smallest map having only ~1,632p of inkable turf.
  • Piranha Pit is the largest map in Splatoon 2, having a total ~3,081p of inkable turf.
• In Splatoon 3, The Tricolor Turf War variant of Scorch Gorge is the smallest map having only ~1,449p of inkable turf.
  • Wahoo World is the largest map in Splatoon 3, having a total ~3,044p of inkable turf.
• There are no stages shared between all 3 games.

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 & 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 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

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.