2010 Magic: The Gathering World Championships

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The 2010 Magic: The Gathering World Championships is the culmination of the Magic year. Players from more than 50 countries will come together in Chiba, Japan for the pinnacle of international Magic competition. National Champions, Pro Tour winners, the highest-ranked DCI players, and more will square off to earn the coveted title of "World Champion."

Worlds also features the best public events of the year. The hall features many additional attractions, artist signings, fan activities, game shows, trading, and much more for every type of Magic player.

The 2010 World Championships will be held December 9-12 at Makuhari Messe. More information will be posted about 2010 Worlds later this year.

 

The Road to Worlds

Ready to take the first steps on the Road to Worlds? Here's how you can qualify for the biggest Magic tournament of the year:

  • Regionals : Finish high enough in one of your country's Regionals or National Qualifier tournaments and you can pack your bags for the National Championship.

  • National Championships : The top four finishers at your country's National Championship form the National Team, earning automatic invites to Worlds. If your country runs an open (non-invitation) National Championship, only the winner earns the invitation to Worlds.

  • Pro Tour Success : If you achieve at least Level 3 in the Pro Players Club, you could be on your way to Worlds. Level 4 status guarantees a slot in the biggest Magic tournament of the year.

  • DCI Ranking : If you're one of the top DCI Total-ranked players in one of the four geographic regions (Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North America), welcome to the World Championships.

  • Magic Online Championship Series : Wizards of the Coast is running a series of qualifier tournaments on Magic Online that will offer 12 invitations to the World Championships, as well as invitations to an exclusive Magic Online Championship to be held at Worlds.
 

Magic World Championships History

Dive in to volumes of Magic history by reading in-depth coverage from past World Championships.

  • 2009: All Roads Lead to Victory for Coimbra, China
  • 2008: Malin, USA Crowned Kings of Magic
  • 2007: Peleg, Swiss Take Home World Titles
  • 2006: Mihara, Dutch Crowned World Champions
  • 2005: Japan's Crowning Achievement
  • 2003-04: Nuijten, Nassif dominate Worlds
  • 2002-03: Zink Victorious in Mirror Match
  • 2001-02: Romão Puts Brazil on Magic Map
  • 2000-01: Worlds Vet Van de Logt Breaks Through for Title
  • 1999-2000: Finkel Edges Maher in Battle of Titans
  • 1998-99: Budde's First Steps of Success
  • 1997-98: Selden, U.S. Dominate in Seattle
  • 1996-97: Slemr Triumphant
  • 1995-96: Chanpheng Crowned
  • 1994: Magic's First World Championships