Magic is already off to the races with the upcoming release of Aetherdrift, and the competitive season is shifting into high gear to match it. We've got the latest information on the season to help you prep for a year of high-level play. We'll be going over the upcoming Regional Championship Qualifiers, Regional Championships, Pro Tours, and even a look at the next Magic Spotlight Series events. Whether you're a dedicated drafter or a seasoned Standard player, there's a chance for you to claim victory on the competitive circuit.

Jump To:

• Upcoming RCQs
• Pro Tour Edge of Eternities and Spring RCs
• The First Pro Tour of 2026
• Two New Spotlight Series Events
  • Magic Spotlight: Dragons
  • Magic Spotlight: Secret Lair

Upcoming Regional Championship Qualifiers
(April 12–July 20)

We're kicking off the season with the first round of Regional Championship Qualifier events. These are the first steps on many players' paths to the Pro Tour, and this round could be the prologue to your competitive odyssey.

This round will run from April 12 to July 20. RCQs at your local game store can be run as Modern Constructed or Limited, so contact your store for details. "Destination RCQs," often run as a part of larger conventions, host a variety of formats. There are plenty of places to test your mettle against fellow players!

We've also got a suite of new Secret Lair promos for this round of events. All RCQ participants during this round will receive a non-foil Prosperous Innkeeper promo card illustrated by Brett Stenson, with Top Finishers also receiving a non-foil Fauna Shaman promo card with art by Nature Nurture. Those skilled few who qualify for their Regional Championship will also receive a traditional foil Fauna Shaman promo card. These promos are only available while supplies last, so check in with your event's organizer for how you can walk home with a promo and an RC qualification.

Qualify for Pro Tour Edge of Eternities at Regional Championships
(April 19–June 1)

Our third and final Pro Tour of the year is Pro Tour Edge of Eternities, and if you're hoping to take to the stars, then get ready to qualify at this spring's Regional Championships. Each region's organizer will be hosting an RC for qualified players, with the United States receiving two Regional Championships!

These events will be Standard Constructed, with specific arrangements decided by organizers. Players who prove their prowess (possibly with prowess) will qualify for Pro Tour Edge of Eternities at MagicCon: Atlanta.

There's also a special promo tied to these events which we've been dying to reveal. All participants, courtesy of Secret Lair, will receive a non-foil Living End promo card with art by Nathan Jurevicius, with Top Finishers receiving traditional foil copies. Each region receives a different number of foil promos, so contact your region's organizer for details!

Spring Regional Championships:

• United States hosted by StarCityGames.com 
  • May 2–4 in Minneapolis, MN
  • May 16–18 in Hartford, CT 
• Canada hosted by Face to Face Games 
  • May 23–25 in Montreal
• Brazil hosted by City Class Games 
  • May 3–4 in Sao Paulo
• South America hosted by Magicsur 
  • May 31–June 1 in Santiago, Chile 
• Japan hosted by BIG MAGIC 
  • May 2–4 in Tokyo, Japan 
• EMEA hosted by Fanfinity 
  • April 25–26 in Bologna, Italy 
• China hosted by Kadou 
  • May 16–18 in Beijing 
• Chinese Taipei hosted by Gamesquare 
  • May 17–18 in Taipei City 
• Southeast Asia hosted by Oracle Events 
  • May 2–4 in Kuala Lumpur 
• Mexico/Central America/Caribbean hosted by Necrotower 
  • May 31–June 1 in Mexico City 
• Australia/New Zealand hosted by Good Games 
  • May 10–11 in Melbourne 

Regional Championships for the First Pro Tour of 2026
(October 11–November 23)

The last round of Regional Championships for the year will feed into the first Pro Tour of 2026, which we'll have more details on later. These Regional Championships will feature Modern Constructed and run from October 11 to November 23.

We'll have more to share about the always stunning, always spectacular promo card for these events in the future.

Two New Spotlight Series Events Are on the Horizon 

We kicked off the Spotlight Series in Atlanta last month, marking the return of massive, open-field tournaments. Players loved our last event, and the Spotlight will shine on at Magic Spotlight: Modern next month. Speaking of upcoming Spotlight Series events … 

Dragons and shiny cards: what more could a Magic player ask for? Our next two Spotlight Series events feature both of those as the centerpiece, with Magic Spotlight: Dragons and Magic Spotlight: Secret Lair offering prizes you won't find anywhere else.

Magic Spotlight: Dragons
(April 11–13)

Dragons aren't just on Tarkir, they're also in Denver, Colorado, at Magic Spotlight: Dragons! This event is part of SCG CON and will feature Tarkir: Dragonstorm Limited, making this one of your first chances to play the set’s 40-card formats at a high-level event.

Every participant will receive a non-foil Sword of Forge and Frontier promo card (watch out, Atarka!) illustrated by Sam Guay. The Top 128 players will receive a traditional foil copy of this promo. Additionally, the Top 8 players will receive invitations to the Pro Tour at MagicCon: Las Vegas, which runs from June 20-22. It's a suite of prizes fit for a dragon's hoard!

Speaking of a dragon's hoard, that's the prize for this event's winner! The winner of Magic Spotlight: Dragons will receive a full case of Tarkir: Dragonstorm Collector Booster boxes, adding up to 288 Collector Boosters. We checked with our lore experts, and that's enough to qualify as a dragon's hoard. That's in addition to the winner getting a chunk of that $50,000 prize pool. For more details on how you can win this exciting prize, check out Star City Games's website.

Magic Spotlight: Secret Lair
(May 30–June 1)

Secret Lair—the team behind some of Magic's wildest cards—will be taking the spotlight in Indianapolis, Indiana! Running from May 30 to June 1, this Spotlight Series event will feature Modern Constructed. If you've been grinding leagues with Mox Opal or Faithless Looting, now is your chance to put those cards to the test.

For those of you who've been asking where Garruk is, he's in Indianapolis! All participants at Magic Spotlight: Secret Lair will receive a non-foil Garruk Wildspeaker promo card with artwork by Merwan Chabane. As with other Spotlight Series events, the Top 128 players will receive traditional foil copies of this promo. The Top 8 players will receive invites to Pro Tour Edge of Eternities, taking place at MagicCon: Atlanta September. Top Finishers also get a share of a $50,000 prize pool.

Finally, the winner of Magic Spotlight: Secret Lair will get to consult with the Secret Lair team on a future Secret Lair drop. We're excited to offer players the chance to team up with Wizards of the Coast to make something truly special. For more details on this event, check out Star City Games's website.

Get Ready for a Magical Year

We hope you're ready for what's shaping up to be quite the year for competitive Magic. As we prepare for MagicCon: Chicago and Pro Tour Aetherdrift, you can prepare to claim victory at MagicCon's ticketed events. There's plenty for players of all formats, so register for your favorites today! We hope to see you there or at any of 2025's upcoming events.