Top Venues to Play Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering has partnered with Avatar: The Last Airbender, creating an exciting new set scheduled for release on November 21, 2025. Fans of both franchises can look forward to a variety of events and rewards that enhance the gaming experience.
Key Dates for Magic: The Gathering Events
- Prerelease Events: November 14-20, 2025
- World Championship 31: December 5-7, 2025
- Magic Academy Events: November 21, 2025 – January 15, 2026
- Magic Spotlight: The Avatar: January 9-11, 2026
- Regional Championship Qualifiers: November 22, 2025 – March 22, 2026
Prerelease Events
During the Prerelease from November 14-20, players can be among the first to experience the new set. Registrants will receive themed Prerelease Packs, which include:
- 5 Play Boosters from the new set
- 1 Character Booster
- 2 Non-foil double-sided tokens
- 1 Traditional foil year-stamped rare or mythic rare
- 1 Spindown die
Players attending multiple Prerelease events will earn a collectible pouch while supplies last, featuring unique character artwork.
Magic Academy
Magic Academy will run from November 21, 2025, to January 15, 2026. These events are designed for novice players. Participants will receive Welcome Decks while supplies last. Events focus on learning basic gameplay or deck building skills using cards from the new set.
Ongoing Competitive Events
From November 21, 2025, to January 15, 2026, various competitive events will take place. Players can partake in:
- Standard Showdown: Compete to earn promo cards.
- Two-Headed Giant Commander Night: Pair up with a partner for team battles.
World Championship and Magic Spotlight
The Magic World Championship 31 will be a major event in Washington, USA, featuring a $1,000,000 prize pool. The main events include Booster Draft and Standard Constructed formats, taking place from December 5-7, 2025.
Following this, the Magic Spotlight: The Avatar series will occur in Atlanta, Georgia, and Lyon, France, on January 9-11, 2026. Each event will feature a prize pool of $50,000.
Regional Championships
Regional Championship Qualifiers will commence from November 22, 2025. Players can earn invitations to spring 2026’s championships. Participants will have the chance to receive unique promo cards.
Discover the elemental magic of the Avatar universe while engaging in thrilling competitive play and casual gatherings. For more details and registration information, visit your local game store or check relevant online platforms.
