Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds mixes classic high-speed racing with inventive team mechanics, and one of its most exciting features is the Rival Team Gauntlet in Race Park mode. Unlike standard Grand Prix or online matches, these challenges push players to square off against rival squads made up of Sonic’s friends and foes, each driving exclusive themed vehicles. 

What Are Team Rivals?

Race Park offers alternative race types that go beyond simply crossing the finish line first. Some modes add bonus objectives, like collecting rings or scoring with items, while others emphasize team-based play. Rival Teams act as special opponents in these modes, bringing an extra layer of challenge and rewards.

To progress through the Rival Gauntlet, you’ll need to:

• Defeat each team three times in any of the six race modes (plus one custom mode).
• Clear all eight teams to complete the first gauntlet.
• Then, face them again in a second gauntlet for even bigger prizes.

Each team features darker, alternate designs of familiar Sonic characters, driving vehicles that can later become yours once you emerge victorious.

All Rival Teams

There are a total of eight Rival Teams you’ll need to face off against:

• Team Sonic: Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles
• Team Rose: Amy, Cream & Cheese, and Big
• Team Dark: Shadow, Rouge, and Omega
• Team Chaotix: Vector, Espio, and Charmy
• Team Eggman: Dr. Eggman, Sage, Metal Sonic, and Egg Pawn
• Team Dimensions: Blaze and Silver
• Team Deadly Six: Zazz and Zavok
• Team Babylon Rogues: Jet, Wave, and Storm

Conquering each team for the first time unlocks new vehicles.

Once you complete the gauntlet, you’ll be prompted to challenge the Rival Teams again. This second runthrough offers a mix of Donpa Tickets (in-game currency) and unique boost-type vehicles.

After defeating every Rival Team twice, you’ll unlock the Super Shining Car, a top-tier speed-build vehicle with standout stats:

• Speed: 61
• Acceleration: 32
• Handling: 59
• Power: 57
• Boost: 35

Even after unlocking the Super Shining Car, Rival Teams remain replayable. From then on, victories reward you with extra Donpa Tickets, which you can use to buy car parts or increase character Friendships.

The challenges involving rival teams in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds unlock some of the game’s most eye-catching and high-performing vehicles. Whether you want the first gauntlet cars, the boost vehicles in the second, or the overall Super Shining Car, taking on every rival squad is more than worth your time.