The 2008 Magic: The Gathering World Championships is the culmination of the Magic year. Players from more than 50 countries will come together in Memphis, Tennessee 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 season, topped by a series of gold-themed tournaments culminating in a top prize of $10,000 in 14k gold. There's also a slew of attractions inside the hall such as artist signings, fan activities, game shows, trading, and much more for every type of Magic player.

The 2008 World Championships will be held December 11-14 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center.

Tournament Information

The 2008 World Championships is a four-day event featuring Standard, Shards of Alara Booster Draft, Extended, and National Team Three-Person Team Constructed.

The Player Party and Registration will take place at Graceland on Wednesday, December 10 (6 p.m. - 10 p.m.). For more information, click here.

Tournament Location

Memphis Cook Convention Center
255 North Main
Memphis, TN 38103

Hall Hours

Thursday, December 11: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 a.m
Friday, December 12: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 a.m
Saturday, December 13: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 a.m
Sunday, December 14: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 a.m

Hotel Information

Media Requests

Please contact Hélène Bergeot at helene.bergeot@wizards.com if you wish to set up a press credential for the 2008 World Championships. Wizards asks that all media requests be submitted by December 5 (one week prior to the event).

Hall Attractions

Win GOLD!
Win $10,000 in gold! There are nine special qualifier events during Worlds, culminating in a Shards of Alara Sealed Deck tournament where the winner takes home $10,000 in 14k gold. Click here for complete contest details.

Public Events
There are many more events open to the public, all with great prizes. You can see the complete Public Events schedule here. Find a format you like and come on down...prizes include Pro Tour invitaitons, iPods, "Game in the Gulf" qualification plus accomodations and meals, an Xbox Elite, an Apple TV, a complete set of foil Shards of Alara cards, and much more!

Top 8 Sunday Webcast
Watch Sunday's Top 8 action on plasma screens in the hall, with Hall of Famer Randy Buehler and Pro Tour Historian Brian David-Marshall providing the play-by-play and color commentary. Sunday's action begins at 7:45 a.m. ET and is also available as a webcast from the comfort of your own home.

Magic Pro Tour Hall of Fame Induction
See Magic history unfold before your eyes as Wizards of the Coast inducts the fourth class of the Magic Pro Tour Hall of Fame. Legends Dirk Baberowski, Mike Turian, Olivier Ruel, Jelger Wiegersma, and Ben Rubin will be added to the most prestigious collection of Magic players in the world.

Meet the Artists
Meet some of the game's top artists! Mark Tedin, Alan Pollack, and Matt Cavotta will be in attendance signing cards. Click here for more information on each artist. (Due to family illness, Chris Moeller will not be in attendance as previously stated.)

The Champions Challenge: Play Against Magic R&D
Want to see how you fare against the makers of Magic? Come to the champions challenge area and test your skills against members of Wizards of the Coast's R&D department -- with prizes awarded whether you win or lose!

Magic Trivia Shows
Do you think you're the master of Magic trivia? Test your knowledge at Question Mark, a Worlds tradition hosted by none other than Magic head designer Mark Rosewater. Team up with your friends and win great prizes. If that's not enough trivia for you, try out The Magic Game Show with Rich Hagon, where you have a chance to win 1,000 rares!

Magic Roundtable
Take part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear from the minds behind the Magic. Richard Garfield, Mark Rosewater, Aaron Forsythe, Mike Turian, and Matt Place will take your questions in the Magic Roundtable, hosted by Rich Hagon.

Magic World Championship History

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