No. All course unlocks are tied to single-player Grand Prix progress.
| Cups Unlocked | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Mushroom, Flower, Star | Available from start |
| Special Cup | Win Star Cup in 50cc |
| Shell Cup | Win Special Cup in 50cc |
| Banana Cup | Win Shell Cup in 100cc |
| Leaf Cup | Win Banana Cup in 100cc |
| Lightning Cup | Win Leaf Cup in 150cc |
| Mirror Mode | Gold trophies in all 150cc cups |
Complete Grand Prix solo first; then enjoy all 32 tracks with friends.