We're geared up and excitedly solidifying plans for the ultimate celebration of three decades of Magic: The Gathering in Las Vegas, October 28–30—and now you can, too! Ticket packages for Magic 30 go on sale Thursday, August 11, starting at 10 a.m. PDT, and below, you'll find the lowdown on everything going down over three Magic-packed days at the EXPO at World Market Center.
We've pulled out all the stops for this one and have a ton to share with you today—from ticket options to play and panels to a Grant program that could send you to Magic 30 on our dime. Just about everything you need to know to tailor your Magic 30 experience can be found here, so to keep things organized, here's a table of everything we've got going on. Feel free to jump around to what you're most interested in.
- Health and Safety
- Ticket Packages
- Merchandise
- Hotel Information
- The New Perspectives Grant Program
- Panels and Events
- Play Schedule
- Exclusive Secret Lair
Health and Safety
Your health and safety are a top priority for us, and as such Wizards of the Coast and ReedPop have instituted some of the strongest health and safety policies we can under local rules and regulations, including a requirement that attendees be vaccinated against COVID (or have a negative test) as well as wear face coverings while attending the event.
You can view the full Magic 30 health and safety policies and protocols for more information.
Ticket Packages
There are a variety of ways to experience Magic 30, from single-day passes up through full-weekend VIP packages with all of the trimmings to a virtual package that will provide some of the experience of Magic 30 from the comfort of your own home. Packages come with entry to the hall and individual events, exclusive goodies, and some can't-miss promo cards. Packages start at $60 for adults and $20 for kids ages 6–12. Children 5 and under do not need a ticket to attend.
Promo cards include a foil-etched Arcane Signet, a special Richard Garfield, Ph.D., and a traditional foil Sol Ring. They look a little something like this:
You can purchase your tickets for Magic 30 beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 11. Virtual Packages are also available beginning August 11.
Want to know what's in each ticket package? Here's a breakdown of all the options:
Single-day Packages
Emerald Package: $60
- Friday, Saturday, or Sunday badge and lanyard
- Event promo card—Arcane Signet (foil etched)
- Richard Garfield, Ph.D. promo card
- 1 Mystery Booster
- 1 Dominaria United Collector Booster
Kids Emerald Package: $20
- Friday, Saturday, or Sunday badge and lanyard
- Event promo card—Arcane Signet (foil etched)
- Richard Garfield, Ph.D. promo card
- Two-player starter deck
Weekend Packages
Sapphire Package: $160
- Weekend badge and lanyard
- Event promo card—Arcane Signet (foil etched)
- Richard Garfield, Ph.D. promo card
- 1 Mystery Booster
- 2 Dominaria United Collector Boosters
- Exclusive Magic 30 playmat
Kids Sapphire Package: $50
- Weekend badge and lanyard
- Event promo card—Arcane Signet (foil etched)
- Richard Garfield, Ph.D. promo card
- 2 Dominaria United Jumpstart Boosters
- Two-player starter deck
VIP Packages
Pearl VIP Package: $350
- Weekend badge and lanyard
- 4 Event promo cards—Arcane Signet (foil etched)
- Richard Garfield, Ph.D. promo card
- 2 Mystery Boosters
- 2 Modern Horizons 2 Draft Boosters
- 3 Dominaria United Collector Boosters
- Exclusive Magic 30 playmat
- Exclusive deck box and sleeves
- Exclusive Friday Unfinity VIP event with Mark Rosewater.
- Magic 30 official pin
- 10% off on event-exclusive merchandise
- Magic: The Gathering drawstring backpack
Ruby VIP Commander Package: $350
- Weekend badge and lanyard
- 2 Event promo cards—Arcane Signet (foil etched)
- Richard Garfield, Ph.D. promo card
- 2 Commander promo card—Sol Ring (traditional foil)
- 3 Commander Legends Draft Boosters
- Exclusive Commander playmat
- Exclusive deck box and sleeves
- Command Zone access (all weekend)
- Magic 30 official pin
- 10% off on event-exclusive merchandise
- 1 Commander on-demand event
Black Lotus VIP: $700
- Weekend badge and lanyard
- 4 Event promo cards—Arcane Signet (foil etched)
- Richard Garfield, Ph.D. promo card
- 2 Mystery Boosters
- 3 Dominaria United Collector Boosters
- 3 Commander Legends Draft Boosters
- 2 Modern Horizons 2 Draft Boosters
- 4 Commander promo cards—Sol Ring (traditional foil)
- Exclusive Commander playmat
- Exclusive Magic 30 playmat
- Exclusive deck box and sleeves
- Event Secret Lair – Li'l Giri
- Timbuk2 Planeswalker backpack
- 1 Commander on-demand event
- Exclusive Friday night Unfinity event with Mark Rosewater
- Command Zone access (all weekend)
- Complimentary entry to one Crimson Anniversary Night Party
- Access to VIP Lounge
- 10% off on event-exclusive merchandise
Add On
Crimson Anniversary Party (21+) Saturday night: $40
The Magic 30 party will take place 8 p.m.–midnight. For more information on the Crimson Anniversary Party, check below in the Panels and Events section.
Merchandise
Curious what the playmats and more look like? Look no further!
Hotel Information
Reedpop has negotiated travel discounts and secured a limited number of reduced-rate hotel rooms to make your trip to Las Vegas affordable. Through the travel experts at Connections Housing, rooms at the group rate are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. The secure online housing website is available 24/7 and offers real-time availability with full hotel descriptions, amenity listings, distances from each hotel to the venue, maps, and other information to help make your decision easier. Also, reservation acknowledgements are emailed to you within seconds of confirming the reservation.
Hotels for this event include:
- Golden Nugget
- Hilton Grand Vacation Clubs
- Plaza Hotel and Casino
- The D Las Vegas
- The English Hotel
- The Strat Hotel and Casino
To reserve your room at one of these hotels, you can book through the hotel portal found here.
New Perspective Grant Program
And now for something, well, new.
The New Perspectives Grant Program aims to support the inclusion of Magic enthusiasts who belong to historically underrepresented groups by providing assistance to attend the Magic 30 convention in Las Vegas, NV. Ten (10) selected applicants will each receive:
- One (1) Black Lotus VIP Package, including a three-day badge to Magic 30
- $2,000 stipend for travel, accommodations, and expenses related to Magic 30 2022 attendance
Application submissions will be accepted August 9, 2022, through 12 a.m. PT August 17, 2022.
Applications will be evaluated on quality and originality, and recipients will be notified via email of their application status no later than August 24. Selected applicants must confirm acceptance of their New Perspectives Grant via email response by 12 a.m. PT on August 29, 2022, or the grant may be given to another applicant.
We particularly encourage applications from those marginalized on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and/or veteran or military enrollment status.
All applicants who submit to this form must have a valid Wizards Account and agree to the Wizards of the Coast General Terms and Magic 30 Terms of Service. Applicants are required to be 18 years old on the date of their submitted application. Additionally:
- Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast, and all subsidiary/affiliate employees, as well as their immediate family members, are not eligible for this program.
- New Perspectives Grant Recipients are expected to attend Magic 30 2022, participate in select recommended events, and complete a post-event survey.
- Wizards of the Coast is a for-profit company. Where applicable, New Perspectives Grant Recipients will receive a W-9 form. Recipients are likewise responsible for any applicable taxes and may need to claim their winnings with the IRS.
- New Perspectives Grant Recipients are responsible for booking their own travel arrangements (flights, ground transportation, housing accommodations, etc.) to Magic 30.
- New Perspectives Grant Recipients should use the funds for expenses related to Magic 30.
- New Perspectives Grants are not transferrable and must be used the year in which they are awarded.
- Please note that Wizards of the Coast is only able to provide grants to individuals permanently residing in the US and cannot provide any kind of support or sponsorship for visa-based travel.
- Grant Recipients may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility. If a potential Grant Recipient does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a Grant notification or Grant is returned as undeliverable, or such potential Grant Recipient is not in compliance with these eligibility requirements or applicable Terms and Conditions, the Grant will be forfeited.
- Wizards of the Coast shall not be liable to the Grant Recipient(s) or any other person for failure to supply a Grant or any part thereof for events beyond its reasonable control.
All New Perspectives Grant Recipients are subject to eligibility verification before application status finalization. Wizards of the Coast reserves the right withdraw grants in the event an applicant is deemed ineligible in Wizards of the Coast's sole and absolute discretion. Grants are void where prohibited or restricted.
There's much more to this new program, so find out how you can qualify and apply today.
Panels and Events
Learn about Magic's history, lore, gameplay, design, and more with panels from the greats of the game, including Richard Garfield himself! All panels will feature a Q&A session that will take questions from both the live and virtual audiences.
All panels will take place on the main stage.
FRIDAY
Game Knights Live
Friday, 2–7 p.m.
Jimmy Wong and Josh Lee Kwai bring Game Knights to the live stage as they embrace the Las Vegas "Fight Night" boxing vibe. One undercard fight warms up the crowd, and then the main event takes over the stage for a throwdown of epic proportions. Celebrity Players TBD.
SATURDAY
State of Tabletop Magic with Studio X
Saturday, 11 a.m.–Noon
Key members of Studio X talk about where Magic has been, where it is now, and their vision of where it will be going in the future.
A Conversation with Richard Garfield
Saturday, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Dr. Richard Garfield changed the gaming world when he created Magic: The Gathering in 1993. He joins Magic 30 for a virtual conversation as we delve into the early years of the game, its impact on the gaming industry, and much more.
Unfinity Panel
Saturday, 2–3 p.m.
Mark Rosewater and other members of the team behind the latest Un- set tell tales of how Unfinity came to life and get you ready for the special Unfinity play event happening Saturday night.
Art Panel
Saturday, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Join Magic art directors and artists as they walk through the evolution of Magic art over 30 illustrious years.
Cosplay Contest
Saturday, 5 p.m.
Get those hot glue guns warmed up and break out those sewing machines, because we have the perfect place for you to show off your amazing Magic cosplays! The Magic 30 Cosplay Contest will take the Main Stage Saturday evening and is open to cosplayers of all ages and skill levels. For more details and the full set of rules, please head over to the Magic 30 Cosplay Contest rules page.
SUNDAY
The Brothers' War Preview Panel
Sunday, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
The Brothers' War is coming! Find out all the vital information about the newest set releasing November 18 from key members of the design and creative teams.
Mark Rosewater Panel
Sunday, noon–1 p.m.
We give Mark Rosewater 60 minutes and no script. Let's see what he does with it!
Redacted Lore Panel
Sunday, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
I've been told not to tell you what this is about. But by whom? And what shadowy agenda do they have?
Commander Rules Committee & Advisory Group Panel
Sunday, 3–4 p.m.
Want to know what's going on in Commander? Join members of the RC and CAG as they discuss their roles in crafting a great Commander environment, share their favorite Commander stories, and more.
Sponsored Artists
For you art enthusiasts out there, we're thrilled to welcome the following artists to Magic 30! These artists are confirmed, but more may be yet to come!
Party
Magic 30 Party—Crimson Anniversary
Come celebrate the one-year anniversary of Edgar Markov and Olivia Voldaren! Guests will journey to Innistrad to revel and celebrate this adorable, definitely-in-love couple. Come in costume if you wish, dance, drink, and party the evening away. Our hosts will of course be in attendance, with their full entourage in gruesome decadence.
The party is for ages 21 and up only. You can purchase standalone tickets to the party or as part of our all-access VIP package (the highest tier).
WHERE: World Market Center 16th Floor Terrace
WHEN: October 29 Saturday – Party 8 p.m.–12 a.m.
WHO: Anyone who meets age requirements with a ticket or all-access VIP package
WHAT: Will have music, dancing, bars, themed Halloween (Innistrad) décor, cosplayers
There will be another party at this event that will be invite-only. More details will be shared with the invitees at a later date!
Magic World Championship XXVIII
Oh yeah, among everything else going on this weekend, we're also going to be crowning our next World Champion! You can learn more about the event here.
Play Schedule
It wouldn't be a Magic celebration without a metric ton of ways to play Magic in a million different ways. If there's a way you enjoy Magic, chances are good you can play it at Magic 30 thanks to Pastimes Events.
Let's take a look.
Magic 30 Championship
Headlining the event is the Magic 30 Championship that will culminate in a Beta Rochester Draft. There will be four opportunities to qualify for the Championship. The Top 8 from each qualifier will earn entry into the Championship—a brutal 32-person, single-elimination tournament taking place Sunday. Both the qualifiers and the Championship will be Modern Constructed, at least until that Top 8 Beta Rochester Draft.
Qualifier Schedule:
- Friday 2 p.m. – two qualifiers running simultaneously
- Saturday 11 a.m.
- Saturday 2 p.m.
Each qualifier will have a maximum capacity of 224 players. The Top 8 for each event will qualify for the Sunday single-elimination Championship. The last eight standing on Sunday then get to Beta Rochester Draft for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Specific terms and conditions may apply and will be posted at each event.
As if that's not enough, prizes come in the form of some very historic boosters.
Championship Top 8
1st: 1 Beta booster
2nd–4th: 1 Arabian Nights booster
5th–8th: 1 Antiquities and 1 English Legends booster.
Championship Top 32
9th–32nd: 2 English Legends boosters
Qualifiers
9th–24th: 2 Italian Legends boosters
25th–128th: Prize tickets
Commander Play
Commander is coming to Las Vegas in full force!
For starters, we'll have a Command Zone where badged players can participate in open play for the entire weekend if they want. You do that Zedru that you do so well, as much as your heart desires.
But we also have a variety of Commander events each day.
Commander Boss Monster
Play against The Bossin this awesome Commander variant!
Boss Monster Commander is a Commander variant where players are battling against a powerful monster. On the Boss Monster's turn, roll a d20 and the Boss Monster casts a powerful spell—but the Boss Monster is raging. In their rage, they may cast spells beneficial to players or completely devastating. Will you defeat the Boss Monster or watch your cards be utterly destroyed? Test your mettle today!
Commander Chase the Planes (minimum one each day)
Travel the Multiverse, battling against other players to explore exciting new and returning planes!
Chase the Planes is a Magic variant where players are exploring the planes in the Multiverse. At the beginning of each round, players will planeswalk to a new plane. Each plane that players travel to will change the rules of the game, affecting them in wild and exciting ways. With over 20 planes to travel to, will you find yourself on the plane of success or defeat? Take a trip around the Multiverse today, Planeswalker!
Additional Commander Events
However you like playing Commander, we probably have it! Additional events include:
- Two-Headed Giant Commander
- Grand Melee Commander (three-person teams),
- "cEDH" Commander
- Warhammer 40,000 Sealed Commander
- Draft Commander using Commander Legends or Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate
- Commander: Emperor (three-player teams)
- Commander D&D Sealed (three boosters each of Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate and Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms)
Throwback Events
Each day will have one or more throwback Sealed events featuring sets from Magic's history. These events will include:
"Hallowe'en Sealed"
One booster from each of the seven Innistrad sets (Innistrad, Dark Ascension, Avacyn Restored, Shadows Over Innistrad, Eldritch Moon, Innistrad: Midnight Hunt, Innistrad: Crimson Vow)
MTG 3 of 12
Three boosters from each of the last twelve premier-set Magic releases (36 boosters total)
30 for 30
One booster from each of the last 30 premier-set Magic releases (30 boosters total)
Pioneer Limited
One booster from each Pioneer-legal set
Standard Limited
Boosters from each Standard-legal set (Innistrad: Midnight Hunt, Innistrad: Crimson Vow, Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, Streets of New Capenna, and two boosters of Dominaria United)
Throwback Sealed – Zendikar Through the Ages
Players receive one booster of Zendikar, Worldwake, Rise of Eldrazi, Battle for Zendikar, Oath of the Gatewatch, and Zendikar Rising.
Throwback Sealed – Mirrodin Through the Ages
Players open one booster each of Mirrodin, Darksteel, Fifth Dawn, Scars of Mirrodin, Mirrodin Besieged, and New Phyrexia.
Throwback Sealed - The Core!
Players will receive two boosters each of Core Set 2019, Core Set 2020, and Core Set 2021.
There is also at least one instance of each of the following Sealed Deck events:
- Dominaria and Dominaria United Sealed (DAR, DMU)
- Battle for Zendikar block (Battle for Zendikar, Oath of the Gatewatch)
- Scars of Mirrodin block (Scars of Mirrodin, Mirrodin Besieged, New Phyrexia)
- Kaladesh block (Kaladesh, Aether Revolt)
- Zendikar block (Zendikar, Worldwake, Rise of the Eldrazi)
- Amonkhet block (Amonkhet, Hour of Devastation)
- Theros block (Theros, Born of the Gods, Journey into Nyx)
- Ixalan block (Ixalan, Rivals of Ixalan)
- Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms
- Magic Origins
- Dominaria
- War of the Spark
- Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths
We'll also be hosting throwback drafts throughout the weekend, with at least one eight-player booster draft for each block, coreset, Masters set, Modern Horizons set, and standalone premier-set release from Ice Age through Dominaria United.
Unfinity Event with Mark Rosewater (Open on Saturday)
The one and only Mark Rosewater is hosting an Unfinity draft and three rounds of play. If you're an Un- fan, you couldn't ask for anything more—but there will be anyway! Players can get prize tickets from the Prize Wall for winning matches or, even better, completing in-game achievements.
All proceeds from this event will benefit Extra Life.
Come on, like you don't want to see what those achievements are going to be.
Eternal Formats
We'll be hosting a Legacy event and a Vintage event each day. Each event will run three rounds. If you finish 3–0 in the Legacy event, you'll receive a booster of Italian Legends. The Vintage event will award specific prize tickets that can be used on the Prize Wall for a special section of prizes that include cards, packs, and memorabilia from the beginning of Magic till now.
Mystery Booster
Mystery Booster is back! 2019's Mystery Booster: Convention Edition will be available to play in Sealed events. There will be at least one event per day.
Multiplayer
In addition to Two-Headed Giant events in Draft, Sealed, and Commander, we'll also have Sealed and Constructed Team Trios events.
And it wouldn't be an event celebrating Magic's history without the format that produces stories as epic as any—Grand Melee! We'll be using Double Masters 2022 Sealed and having players battle it out in a massive multiplayer showdown. There are two Double Masters 2022 Grand Melee events, one Friday at 7 p.m. and one Saturday at 4 p.m.
Additionally, there will be a Standard Sealed Grand Melee Sunday at 11 a.m.
And More!
Of course, there's more! We'll host events in Pioneer, Standard, Modern, Vintage, Legacy, Pauper, Three-Player Team Constructed, Sealed, and Booster Draft all weekend long!
Exclusive Secret Lair
Last but not least, we'll be selling a Magic 30 exclusive Secret Lair drop at the event and as part of our Festival in a Box package.
Help the brave food fighter Li'l Giri save the day with these five adorable cards featuring art by kawasumi. This timeless story of derring-do, told across the card art and flavor text, is the perfect addition to any deck or collection.
Li'l Giri Saves the Day will only be available in traditional foil for $39.99 and only as part of Magic 30. You can see the five cards that are part of the drop over on DailyMTG.
See You in Vegas!
Whew. That is, as they say, a lot. But there will be so, so, so much more to this celebration. Check out the virtual ticket package available Thursday, August 11 as well, and stay tuned for when we announed even more special guests coming, cosplayers, artists, and so many of the people who make Magic great on this trip.