All characters in Mario Tennis Fever

Like in any good Mario spinoff, you can play a variety of beloved characters in Mario Tennis Fever. That’s right: Every one from Princess Peach to Petey Piranha to Waluigi (and even his baby version!) are taking the court to put their tennis skills to the test.

There’s a total of 38 characters in Mario Tennis Fever, not including color variations of certain characters. Each character brings something a little different to the table, too. Some are faster, while others have more power behind their hits. Maybe you want a character who can put a little more spin on the ball, or maybe you’d rather have an all-rounder. Whatever your preferences are, there’s a character in the game for you.

Unfortunately for players, not all of the characters are available at the start of your tennis career. Just like with the game’s many rackets, some require you to play a certain number of matches, while others require you to complete challenges like winning tournaments before they’ll join your roster.

How to unlock every character in Mario Tennis Fever

Here are all the characters in Mario Tennis Fever in order of their appearance on the character-selection screen.

Character	Type	Description	Requirement
Mario	All-Around	A star player who excels in all areas. Always ready for a challenge!	Automatically unlocked.
Luigi	All-Around	Specializes in volleys and feels right at home close to the net. Powerful slice shot is extra strong.	Automatically unlocked.
Peach	Technical	Expertly lands shots right at the court’s edge with unrivaled accuracy.	Automatically unlocked.
Daisy	Technical	Known for consistent power and control. Powerful topspin shot is extra strong.	Automatically unlocked.
Rosalina	Tricky	Overwhelms opponents with dizzying spin and power. Lobs soar like shooting stars!	Automatically unlocked.
Pauline	Speedy	Known for astonishing speed and poise. Can reach even the most difficult returns!	Automatically unlocked.
Wario	Powerful	A deadly combo of strong and fast. Topspin shot can charge up in a flash.	Automatically unlocked.
Waluigi	Defensive	Long limbs mean great defense! Thrives at the net. Powerful flat shot is extra strong.	Automatically unlocked.
Toad	Speedy	A hard worker who is quick to lend a hand around the Mushroom Kingdom. No one can get to the ball faster.	Automatically unlocked.
Toadette	Technical	Angled-shot specialist skilled at catching opponents off balance.	Automatically unlocked.
Luma	Technical	Galaxy denizen who floats around the court. Returns are extra strong if hit right when the ball bounces.	Automatically unlocked.
Yoshi	Speedy	Zips around the court at high speed, returning balls with ease. Excels in rallies.	Automatically unlocked.
Bowser	Powerful	Never to be outmuscled, he can send rivals flying with a charged-up, powerful topspin shot.	Automatically unlocked.
Bowser Jr.	Tricky	Mischievous scamp who worked hard to hone a uniquely sly topspin curve.	Automatically unlocked.
Donkey Kong	Powerful	Cheerful and mighty in equal measure. Powerful slice shot is extra strong and can push the receiver back.	Automatically unlocked.
Boo	Tricky	Known for a surprisingly wide-curving slice serve that keeps opponents on their toes.	Automatically unlocked.
Shy Guy	Technical	Sharp-eyed control pro. Can land powerful topspin shots even at the edge of the court.	Automatically unlocked.
Koopa Troopa	Speedy	Hurtles around the court in a spinning shell. Drop shot charges fast.	Automatically unlocked.
Kamek	Tricky	Bowser’s loyal servant. Curve-shot specialist known for unique slice and topspin shots.	Play 1 Tennis Match.
Spike	Powerful	Easygoing yet tough. Swings a massive racket. The most well-balanced Powerful player.	Play 5 Tennis Matches.
Diddy Kong	Speedy	Can chase down the ball where it lands! Slice shot is quick to charge.	Play 10 Tennis Matches.
Chain Chomp	Powerful	The heftiest of them all! Won’t be pushed back, even by a Star Shot. Can’t add curve to any shots.	Play 20 Tennis Matches.
Birdo	All-Around	Dances around the court with style. Flat shot is quick to charge and packs a punch.	Play 30 Tennis Matches.
Koopa Paratroopa	Technical	Skilled at landing shots at the court’s edge. Lob shot is quick to charge.	Play 40 Tennis Matches.
Petey Piranha	Powerful	“Nice” flat serves yield high speed, but anything lower will be weak. Powerful flat shot is extra strong.	Play 50 Tennis Matches.
Piranha Plant	Tricky	Determined to play despite being potted. No one’s topspin shots bounce higher!	Clear Piranha Plant Challenge in Score Challenges on Advanced difficulty.
Boom Boom	Defensive	Sizeable hands that allow for wide defensive range. Quick to move left or right, but slow going backward or forward.	Clear the Tower of Resolve in Trial Towers.
Blooper	Tricky	Hits with sharp curve and high trajectory.	Clear 4P Co-op Ring Shot in Score Challenges on Advanced difficulty.
Dry Bowser	Defensive	Can overpower the best of them. Specializes in strong, curving backhand slices.	Clear the Tower of Trickery in Trial Towers.
Dry Bones	Tricky	Moseys around the court in a slow-moving shell. Drop shot curves.	Clear Auto Tennis in Score Challenges on Advanced difficulty.
Baby Mario	All-Around	Solid skills across the board. High spin makes up for relatively low power.	Win the Singles Mushroom Cup Tournament.
Baby Luigi	All-Around	Honed volley skills to team up with Mario. Powerful slice shot is extra strong.	Win the Doubles Mushroom Cup Tournament.
Baby Peach	Technical	Covers a wide defensive area by sliding around the court. Powerful flat shot is extra strong.	Win the Singles Flower Cup Tournament.
Wiggler	Defensive	Easily scuttles forward with many legs. Quick once up to speed, but not great at changing directions.	Clear 2P Co-Op Ring Shot in Score Challenges on Advanced difficulty.
Nabbit	Speedy	Takes off like a jet. Strong forehand shot. Bag gets in the way of backhands.	Win the Doubles Flower Cup Tournament.
Goomba	All-Around	A trusty, if easily defeated minion who’s stepping up to the court—racket in mouth!	Clear the Tower of Growth in Trial Towers.
Baby Wario	Powerful	Topspin shot charges up in no time.	Win the Singles Star Cup Tournament.
Baby Waluigi	Defensive	Covers wide defensive area by sliding around the court. Powerful flat shot is extra strong.	Win the Doubles Star Cup Tournament.

All character color variations and how to unlock them

Some characters—like Shy Guy, Yoshi, or Koopa Troopa—come in various colors, but you won’t be able to play as any outside of the base version to start. You’ll have to first unlock them, though how to do so is a little less clear than the requirements for base characters.

Koopa Paratroopa

• Blue – Play 55 Tennis Matches
• Red – Play 70 Tennis Matches.
• Yellow – Play 95 Tennis Matches.

Koopa Troopa

• Blue – Play 45 Tennis Matches.
• Red – Play 70 Tennis Matches.
• Yellow – Play 90 Tennis Matches.

Luma

• Blue – Play 15 Tennis Matches.

Shy Guy

• Blue – Play 35 Tennis Matches.
• Green – Play 65 Tennis Matches.
• Light Blue – Play 85 Tennis Matches.
• Orange – Play 100 Tennis Matches.
• Pink – Play a Singles Ring Shot match in Special Matches.
• Yellow – Play a Doubles Ring Shot match in Special Matches.

Yoshi

• Navy Blue – Play 25 Tennis Matches.
• Light Blue – Play 60 Tennis Matches.
• Orange – Play 80 Tennis Matches.
• Pink – Earn Rank S in Score Attack 2P Co-Op Ring Shot.
• Purple – Earn Rank S in Score Attack 4P Co-Op Ring Shot.
• Red – Earn Rank S in Score Attack Piranha Plant Challenge.
• Yellow – Earn Rank S in Score Attack Auto Tennis.

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Buckle up, gamers, we may be in for the biggest State of Play in a while.

It’s definitely going to be the longest one, according to PlayStation, with reveals and announcements set to take up over an hour and “spotlight eye-catching third-party and indie games headed to PS5, along with the latest from teams at PlayStation Studios.”

I can’t help it, I always get excited for a good gaming showcase, and this one has the potential to be a great one considering so much of 2026’s release calendar is still up in the air. Games we know about and are expecting will get some shine, but as ever, people will be tuning in for all of the surprise announcements and reveals, too.

State of Play starts on Feb. 12 at 4pm CT, and we’ll be covering all the reveals here.

PlayStation State of Play – Feb. 2026 announcements

Kena: Scars of Kosmora announcement trailer

Ember Lab kicked off the show with its return and the first look at the sequel to the wonderful Kena: Bridge of Spirits. It’s coming to PS5 and PC this year, and it’s looking absolutely gorgeous. Check out the first game while you can before this sequel hits.

Ghost of Yotei: Legends announcement

Can’t get enough Ghost of Yotei? Good, because this online co-op mode for one of last year’s best games is coming, and it looks real similar to the mode of the same name from Ghost of Tsushima. And it’s dropping in just a few weeks on March 10.

Death Stranding 2 on PC

Sam Porter Bridges’ emotional journey comes to PC, with ultrawide support, upscaling and frame generation, and all of the goodies you’d expect from the platform. It’s also coming next month on March 19.

4:LOOP gameplay and details

The co-op title from Bad Robot Games got a closer look, including a bunch of weird alien plants, robot enemies, and more for teams of four to take down in “endless, replayable chaos.” The game is in pre-beta, and players are being recruited now to help test the game in development.

Pragmata story trailer

Capcom’s upcoming third-person action title featuring a cute little AI girl that helps you hack enemies so you can defeat them got a heartfelt look at the bond between her and the main character, Hugh. It’s a little over two months away, dropping on April 24.

Resident Evil Requiem story trailer

We’re just two weeks away from the return of Leon S. Kennedy, and Capcom’s new look showcased some more gameplay, story details (including the confirmation of another returning character), and a serious ailment that the RE2, RE4, and RE6 hero is afflicted by. Is it Feb. 27 yet?!

Legacy of Kain: Defiance – Remastered announcement

A remaster of the 2003 title is coming on March 3.

Brigandine Abyss

A new entry in this RPG series is coming in 2026.

Dead or Alive 6: Last Round announcement

Another port/remaster, this classic fighting game series’ redux includes all of the DLC, along with an improved photo mode, and more. It’s coming to PS5 on June 26.

New Dead or Alive in development

The devs confirmed a new Dead or Alive game is now in active development

Control: Resonant gameplay trailer

The new sequel in the Control series shows that Remedy is always ready to try something new. This gameplay looks quite different from the first game, as this new title features a hack-and-slash style where you use melee attacks and abilities to fight oddities in New York City.

Crimson Moon announcement trailer

Soulslike gameplay and heavy metal music? Yeah, sure, why not. It looks like this game’s got some co-op aspects to it, too, as you play as a half human, half angel fighting all kinds of ugly monsters.

Beast of Reincarnation release date trailer

Game Freak’s soulslike featuring a girl and her dog in post-apocalyptic Japan seems more intriguing with each additional look. It’s coming out on Aug. 4 later this year.

Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition announcement

Rayman is back in this ‘digital museum” that includes five playable versions of the original game, enhanced with new options. It’s coming to PS5 digitally tomorrow, and physical editions drop on June 26.

Mina the Hollower

The Hollow Knight devs’ new game is coming in spring, and a demo is coming to PS5 soon.

Neva: Prologue announcement

Coming Feb. 19, this precursor to the emotional, beautiful Neva will showcase the bond between its characters before the events of the first game.

Yakoh: Shinobi Ops trailer

A unique-looking stealth action game featuring an overhead camera that won’t be out for a while as it’s due in 2027.

Project Windless reveal

Based on a series of Korean novels called The Bird That Drinks Tears, this intense-looking title with some gory imagery and a gnarly voiceover to go with it, features a buff chicken protagonist dual-wielding swords and slicing through hordes of enemies Dynasty Warriors-style. It looks ridiculous in the best way.

Star Wars: Galactic racer gameplay trailer

Now THIS is pod-racing! And all sorts of other racing, too. It’s like if Gran Turismo was in space. And it’s launching in 2026.

007: First Light story trailer

James Bond’s origins from Hitman devs is just a few months away now, and this new trailer showed off some of the storyline that 007 fans can expect from it. It’s looking a bit like a playable Bond film.

Metal Gear Solid: Legacy Collection Vol. 2 announcement trailer

Snake is back! Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker are getting the remaster treatment now. This is huge for MGS4, which has only ever been available for PS3 until now…and it’s within reach, coming out on Aug. 27 this year. And to boot, the Master Collection Vol. 1 will be getting some upgrades to its graphics. Big win for MGS fans.

CastleVania: Belmont’s Curse announcement trailer

Whoa, Konami brought the heat. CastleVania is also returning in this new 2D game starring Trevor Belmont, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic franchise, and it’s coming later this year.

Silent Hill: Townfall reveal trailer

After first being announced years ago, we finally got our first true look at the Silent Hill collab between Konami and Annapurna Interacrive, and it looks as spooky as you’d expect. It’s coming later this year, and Konami will do a deep dive on it soon.

Rev.NOiR announcement trailer

A new JRPG title featuring anime-style characters fighting big monsters in an open world is now in development.

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