New to Tournaments and Events?
ooking for someone to play? Eager for new challenges? Magic: The Gathering's network of leagues and tournaments is just what you're searching for. From the casual venues of Friday Night Magic and Gateway to the best of the best on the Pro Tour, you're sure to find the right place to enjoy the best trading card game in the world.
Friday Night Magic allows you to play tournament-level Magic, learn new strategies and win a variety of exclusive prize cards. FNM is the place to begin building DCI points and become a rated player. Click on the FNM image to the right to locate a store near you and find out why Fridays are the best night of the week.
Can't wait for the newest set of Magic to be released? Head to your nearest Prerelease and play with the new cards before you can buy them -- and receive a special commemorative foil card. If you're looking to start your career in sanctioned Magic events in a relaxed, low-key environment, there isn't a easier or more fun way than playing at a Prerelease.
Get a full rundown of all the 2009 Pro Play programs in The Gazetteer! This full-color handout contains information about the Pro Tour, Grand Prix, Pro Tour Qualifiers, Nationals, and many other ways to experience Magic. |
Launch Parties are a perfect way to get an introduction to new Magic cards as soon as they become available to buy, all while meeting other players in your region at a local retail store. Participants receive a special commemorative foil card and can win prizes such as a rare Life Counter.
Magic Game Day gives you a shot at glory by becoming a local champion! Run in local game and hobby stores around the world a month after a new card set is available in stores, Magic Game Day is a great way to interact with your local players and see how the new cards shape the Constructed metagame.
If you dream of playing for a national or world championship, you'll want to start here. Your country's regional championships offer prizes and multiple invitations to your country's National Championships. Check the schedule for your area to find a Regionals near you!
Ever wonder what being No. 1 feels like? Find information about your national tournaments on the National Championships page and get ready to become your country's national champ.
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Constructed Formats
Not sure what it means for an event to be "Standard" or "Vintage"? Stop by the Sanctioned Formats page for a quick breakdown of the major Constructed formats of Magic.
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Qualifier tournaments are where the game really gets serious. The excitement level is high and the stakes are even higher. Players the world over converge with a common goal in mind -- an invitation to the Pro Tour, which comes with an airplane ticket to the next Pro Tour stop.
Grand Prix are easily the biggest open events the DCI offers. They're high-energy and held around the world. Plus, no invitation is necessary -- anyone can attend. No pro points? No problem. Playing a good game is all that matters, and with Pro Tour Invitations down to 16th place and cash prizes all the way down to 64th place, one thing is certain: a Grand Prix is sure-fire great time. Look for one near you.
This is where legends are born. Four annual worldwide stops make up the Tour, with each event showcasing a prize pool of more than $230,000. Travel the world, face off against the best players the game has to offer, and enjoy the spoils available to those living the life of a professional Magic player. Along with the main event, Pro Tours are loaded with tournaments and events open to the public that turn the hall into a Magic convention when the Pro Tour comes to your town.
The World Championships is the culmination of the Magic year. Each year, players from more than 50 countries come together for the pinnacle of international Magic competition. National Champions, Pro Tour winners, and the highest-ranked DCI players square off to earn the coveted title of "World Champion." Plus Worlds features the best public events of the season and a slew of attractions like artist signings, fan activities, trading, and much more for every type of Magic player.