Are you looking to become the best of the best? Magic: The Gathering premier-level tournaments are for you. From the open-invitation Grand Prix, Pro Tour Qualifiers, and Regionals to the invitation-only National Championships, Pro Tour, and World Championships, this is where the game's best players travel. Play the Game, See the World!
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 a cash prize pool of $30,000 that goes all the way down to 64th place, one thing is certain: a Grand Prix is a sure-fire great time. Plus each participant gets an alternate art foil card!
Players or teams with high ratings or Pro Players Club levels can earn byes for Grand Prix tournaments. You can also earn byes at Grand Prix Trials. To view this year's Grand Prix schedule, click here.
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. View the Gazetteer! (1.4 MB pdf) |
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!
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.
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.
The 2009 season visits Japan, the United States, and Italy, with the season concluding at the 2009 Magic World Championships in Rome. Become a member of the Pro Players Club to earn free airfare, hotel rooms, and appearance fees at the biggest events.
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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Antti Malin, the 2008 Magic World Champion.
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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.
Eternal Championships
Try your hand at two of the most wide-open Magic formats: Vintage and Legacy. These Eternal formats hold annual championships and anyone can play!