Ignite your engines for MagicCon's return to the Windy City! With a larger play area, new features and activities from Dungeons & Dragons, and plenty of ticketed events, this MagicCon is sure to be a can't-miss event. Join us at the McCormick Place Lakeside Center February 21–23, 2025.

Get in the driver's seat at MagicCon: Chicago with Aetherdrift, our new release featuring a multiversal race filled with adrenaline that spans three different planes. Stay tuned for details about special guests, artists, panels, merch, and more!

In the meantime, you can check out our MagicCon 2025 lineup and prepare for an exciting year of gathering!

Dungeons & Dragons!

Dungeons & Dragons joins the party at MagicCon: Chicago! Not only will you be able to see some of your favorite Dungeons & Dragons artists and participate in a variety of play opportunities throughout the weekend, but you'll also be able to meet tons of content creators, attend panels, pick up event merchandise, and more. Plus, we'll have a Dungeons & Dragons live game that you won't want to miss!

MagicCon: Chicago Badge Packages

Badges for MagicCon: Chicago will go on sale Monday, December 9, at 10 a.m. PT at mcchicago.mtgfestivals.com. Early-bird sales will end December 16 at 10 a.m. PT, so don't get left in the dust, mark your calendars, and get ready for the race of your life. All badges will come with an Avacyn's Pilgrim promo card, seen below:

Badge packages start from $20 for kids ages 6–12. Children ages 5 and under do not need a badge to enter MagicCon: Chicago.

Early-bird pricing for all adult badges starts at $35. These prices will be available for a short time, until December 16 at 10 a.m. PT, or while supplies last, so get your badge early for the best deal! Here's a breakdown of each badge package:

Youth Single-Day Pass – $20

Friday, Saturday, or Sunday

• 1x Non-Foil Avacyn's Pilgrim Promo Card
• 2 Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart Boosters

Youth Weekend Pass – $50

• 1x Non-Foil Avacyn's Pilgrim Promo Card
• 1x Aetherdrift Collector Booster
• 1x Magic: The Gathering Foundations Beginner Box

Single Day – Early Bird $35, Regular Price $40

Friday, Saturday, or Sunday

• 1x Non-Foil Avacyn's Pilgrim Promo Card
• 1x Dungeons & Dragons d20

Premium Single Day – Early Bird $65, Regular Price $75

Friday, Saturday, or Sunday

• 1x Non-Foil Avacyn's Pilgrim Promo Card
• 2x Aetherdrift Collector Boosters
• 1x Dungeons & Dragons d20

Weekend – Early Bird $100, Regular Price $110

• 2x Non-Foil Avacyn's Pilgrim Promo Cards
• 1x Dungeons & Dragons d20

Premium Weekend – Early Bird $160, Regular Price $170

• 2x Traditional Foil Avacyn's Pilgrim Promo Cards
• 3x Aetherdrift Collector Boosters
• 1x MagicCon: Chicago Event Playmat
• 1x MagicCon 2025 Deck Box and Sleeves
• 1x Dungeons & Dragons d20

Legendary – Early Bird $450, Regular Price $500

• Weekend Badge
• Show Lanyard
• 2x Traditional Foil Avacyn's Pilgrim Promo Cards
• 2x Innistrad Remastered Collector Boosters
• 3x Aetherdrift Collector Boosters
• 1x Legendary VIP Playmat
• 1x MagicCon 2025 Deck Box and Sleeves
• 1x MagicCon: Chicago Official Pin
• 1x Legendary VIP Drinkware
• 1x Legendary VIP Bag
• 1x Dungeons & Dragons d20
• 10% Off Official Store Merchandise

Black Lotus VIP – Early Bird $900, Regular Price $1000

• Weekend Badge
• Black Lotus Lanyard
• 4x Traditional Foil Avacyn's Pilgrim Promo Cards
• 2x Innistrad Remastered Collector Boosters
• 3x Aetherdrift Collector Boosters
• 1x MagicCon 2025 Deck Box and Sleeves
• 1x MagicCon: Chicago Official Pin
• 1x MagicCon: Chicago Staff Trader Pin
• 1x Black Lotus VIP Playmat
• 1x Black Lotus VIP Drinkware
• 1x Black Lotus VIP Bag
• 1x Black Lotus VIP Wearable
• 1x Black Lotus Draft Event – Friday
• 1x Black Lotus Commander Unknown Planechase Event – Saturday
• 1x Black Lotus Progressive Sealed Event – Weekend Long
• Reserved Seating for Live Commander Game
• Reserved Seating for Dungeons & Dragons Live Game
• One-Hour Early Access to Show Floor
• Designated VIP Line for Show Store
• 1x Dungeons & Dragons d20
• 10% Off Official Store Merchandise

Dungeons & Dragons Level 20 VIP, Tiamat Track – Early Bird $450, Regular Price $500

• Weekend Badge
• Show lanyard
• 2x Traditional Foil Avacyn's Pilgrim Promo Cards
• Dungeons & Dragons Level 20 Dice Set and Dice Container
• Dungeons & Dragons Bag
• MagicCon: Chicago Official Pin
• 3x Bespoke Dungeons & Dragons Sessions in Level 20 Game Room with a Personal DM
  • Session 1 – Friday at 2:30– 5:15 p.m.
  • Session 2 – Saturday at 3:00–5:45 p.m.
  • Session 3 – Sunday at 3:00–5:45 p.m.
• Reserved Seating for Dungeons & Dragons Live Game
• 10% Off Official Show Store Merchandise

Dungeons & Dragons Level 20 VIP, Vecna Track – Early Bird $450, Regular Price $500

• Weekend Badge
• Show Lanyard
• 2x Traditional Foil Avacyn's Pilgrim Promo Cards
• Dungeons & Dragons Level 20 Dice Set and Dice Container
• Dungeons & Dragons Bag
• MagicCon: Chicago Official Pin
• 3x Bespoke Dungeons & Dragons Sessions in Level 20 Game Room with a Personal DM
  • Session 1 – Friday at 11:00 a.m.–1:45 p.m.
  • Session 2 – Saturday at 7:00–9:45 p.m.
  • Session 3 – Sunday at 11:00 a.m.–1:45 p.m.
• Reserved Seating for Dungeons & Dragons Live Game
• 10% Off Official Show Store Merchandise

Pro Tour Aetherdrift Is Off to the Races!

It may be chilly in February, but things will be heating up on site at MagicCon: Chicago! Witness some of the best Magic players in the world go head to head at MagicCon: Chicago as they compete in Pro Tour Aetherdrift. Our competitors are playing for their share of a $500,000 prize pool, invitations to upcoming competitive events, and, of course, bragging rights!

The formats for Pro Tour Aetherdrift are Standard Constructed and Aetherdrift Booster Draft. That makes this not only the first Pro Tour of the year, but the first Pro Tour to feature Magic: The Gathering Foundations, which will be a massive force in Standard for years to come.

The Pro Tour season starts its engine with Pro Tour Aetherdrift. Join us in Chicago to see the action in person or tune in during the live stream on twitch.tv/magic during the weekend. You can follow all the news and updates for Pro Tour Aetherdrift using the hashtag #PTDFT on social media.

Ticketed Play and On-Demand Events

MagicCon: Chicago will be packed with events that you'll want to join! There are Secret Lair events, Unknown events with Gavin Verhey, Two-Headed Giant, Draft, Sealed, Duel Commander, and more! This lineup has everything any attendee could want. You can register starting next week to bring your best and test your skills against the rest!

The full ticketed play schedule and on-demand event details are available now, and preregistration begins on December 9 at 10 a.m., so you can buy your badge and register for your play events then! All ticketed play events have limited seats available, so reserve your spot as soon as possible! The ticketed play schedule and on-demand events are brought to you by Pastimes Events.

You can find full play details for MagicCon: Chicago here, but below are some of the highlights!

Magic: The Gauntlet – A new funky format where you build a sealed deck to play, draft a different deck to play, and then mash them both together for a final round of play. That's the kind of creative zaniness you can only find at MagicCon!

The Secret Lair Spectacular – An all-new event featuring an exciting, unique, and fun experience with the wild, wacky nature of Secret Lair. There are new prizes distributed over six rounds of play, including:

• Foil and Non-foil Lightning Bolt Promo
• Foil and Non-foil Questing Druid Promo
• Foil and Non-foil Sudden Edict Promo

Savvy Pin Trader's League – Sealed, with a twist! You can trade cards you open with other players inside the event and develop your deck over the course of the league! Plus, you get the event pin just for playing! How sweet is that?

Pro Tour Qualifiers

Aside from Regional Championships and Spotlight Series events, you can join in on the Pro Tour Qualifiers at MagicCon: Chicago to battle your way to the top for entry into for the second Pro Tour of 2025. You can learn more here.

The Art of Magic

Art of Magic at MagicCon: Chicago will be bigger than ever. While we'll still see some of our favorite artists from Magic, joining us will be artists from Dungeons & Dragons! We'll be updating our list of artists as the event approaches, so check back to see who's coming so you can bring your cards and memorabilia to get signed. You can learn more about this artful experience here.

Creator Central

Want to meet your favorite Magic and Dungeons & Dragons personalities? Creator Central is where all the action will happen, and it's one of our favorite parts of the show floor. Aside from meet-and-greets, Creator Central will also feature exciting tabletop events and more all weekend long.

Mana Stage Panels and Events

The Mana Stage is the best place for all the latest news, insights, and previews from Wizards of the Coast, Live Commander Games, and other exciting events throughout the weekend at MagicCon: Chicago.

At MagicCon: Chicago, we'll be featuring events like the fan-favorite Cosplay Contest and preview panel that showcases future Magic releases. Additionally, we have an exciting Dungeons & Dragons panel, a Worldbuilding panel, a Pro Tour watch party, and lots, lots more! We'll release the official schedule closer to the event, so stay for the complete collection of MagicCon: Chicago events.

MagicCon: Chicago Starts on February 21, 2025

With esteemed artists, beloved content creators, first-time previews, and much, much more, MagicCon: Chicago is a celebration of Magic that's perfect for kicking off the year. Badges go on sale December 9, 2024, at MTGFestivals.com. We'll be adding more information on ticket play events, guests, and more as the event approaches, so stay tuned.

MagicCon: Chicago comes to the Windy City on February 21–23, 2025, at the McCormick Place Lakeside Center. We can't wait to see you there!