| Cover | Oct. 22, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 22, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38402 |
| Entity Registrant Name | NextPlay Technologies Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001372183 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-3509845 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1560 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 130 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Sunrise |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33323 |
| City Area Code | (954) |
| Local Phone Number | 888-9779 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, |
| Trading Symbol | NXTP |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
