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MAGIC ONLINE PREMIER PLAY PROGRAM
Whether you want to focus on a single format or dabble in a variety of event types, whether you want to qualify for a Regional Championship, the Pro Tour, or the end-of-season Magic Online Champions Showcase—with its large cash prize pool and two invitations to the World Championship, now more than ever you can play your way with the Magic Online Premier Play Program.
MTGO Premier Play Seasons & Basic Info
Preliminary & Challenge Schedule
Event Calendar
Earning Qualifier Points & Leaderboard Points
What are Qualifier Points and Leaderboard Points?
Earning QPs Over Time – Leagues and Queues
Earning QPs in Chunks – Preliminaries and Format Challenges
Using Qualifier Points for MTGO Premier Play
PATH 1 – Qualifier Events & Super Qualifiers
PATH 2 – The Magic Online Champions Showcase
STEP 1 – Showcase Challenges & Last Chance Events
STEP 2 – Showcase Qualifiers
FINAL STEPS – Showcase Opens & MOCS Leaderboard
DESTINATION – The Magic Online Champions Showcase
General Event Rules & Legal Information
Customer Service for MTGO Premier Play
The MTGO Premier Play Program splits the year into seasons
Magic is already off to the races with the upcoming unleash of Aetherdrift, and the competitive season is shifting into elevated 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 committed drafter or a seasoned Usual player, there's a chance for you to claim victory on the competitive circuit.
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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
The Modern RCQ season is in full swing so I wanted to revive my Paper Tips series. As I watch paper Magic coverage I see small edges given away that could turn a mediocre day into a Regional Championship invite. I’ve been playing primarily paper Magic tournaments since 2001 and I’ve picked up plenty of tricks along the way. Today I’m going to discuss Modern-specific and tournament tips.
RIW’s Modern RCQ on June 21 is the perfect place to put lessons learned from this article into practice.
DISCLAIMER:This is how I approach paper Magic. There are many ways to approach these topics.
HAVE AN IN-MATCH AND POST-MATCH RITUAL
When I am getting ready for a round at a competitive tournament I try to keep things as consistent as possible to avoid thinking about things I can prepare for ahead of time.
-Sit facing the round clock (typically only one player can see this easily)
-Put my phone in my backpack (to avoid distractions)
-Pull out my BoogieBoard for life totals and pull out two dice from the case
-Offer a die roll (odd/even) with two dice
-Announce every life total change as I’m writing it down to ensure my opponent and I are i The tabletop Pro Tour makes its triumphant return at next week's MagicCon: Philadelphia. The Pro Tour Phyrexia invitation list is made up of new pros who have battled their way through Regional Championship Qualifiers (RCQs) and Regional Championships to reach the biggest Magic stage since the launch of the new Premier Play system.
During Season 1, we gathered feedback from players who participated in RCQs around the world, and we’ve incorporated this feedback into our next season.
Changes to the RCQ System
Starting with Season 2, Round 1 of the Regional Championship Qualifiers (taking place from April-August 2023), RCQs will be required to run either a predetermined Constructed format or Limited. Our goal is to unify the competitive playing community during this time and make it easier for players to focus on one format (or one format plus Limited) across a qualifying season. Certain larger events will still be able to provide RCQ support as part of other events.
We also wanted to give stores some flexibility and support our Limited fans. Limited will remain an option with the designated constructed format for all RCQ rounds.
For Season 2, Round 1 the constructed for
Get ready to sling spells and shuffle up with Magic's best at upcoming competitive events! The current round of Regional Championship Qualifiers is underway, and we've been covering the action here on Magic.gg. As we approach the next round of RCQs, we wanted to update you on some future events, including future RCQs, Magic Spotlight events, and the return of Eternal Weekend. For more information, read on!
Upcoming Regional Championship Qualifiers
The second round of 2025–26's RCQs will begin on August 2, 2025, and will run until November 9, 2025. All WPN stores, as well as destination event organizers, will be running RCQs that feed into the round of Regional Championships that runs from January 24, 2026, to March 22, 2026.
RCQs run during this round can be scheduled by participating WPN stores as Standard Constructed or Limited. Larger events that are designated as "destination" qualifiers—events run in larger venues such as hotel ballrooms or convention centers—may be run as other Constructed formats. Please check with your local organizer for all specific info on qualifiers closest to you.
Additionally, the product lineup for Limited may differ dep
The tabletop Pro Tour makes its triumphant return at next week's MagicCon: Philadelphia. The Pro Tour Phyrexia invitation list is made up of new pros who have battled their way through Regional Championship Qualifiers (RCQs) and Regional Championships to reach the biggest Magic stage since the launch of the new Premier Play system.
During Season 1, we gathered feedback from players who participated in RCQs around the world, and we’ve incorporated this feedback into our next season.
Changes to the RCQ System
Starting with Season 2, Round 1 of the Regional Championship Qualifiers (taking place from April-August 2023), RCQs will be required to run either a predetermined Constructed format or Limited. Our goal is to unify the competitive playing community during this time and make it easier for players to focus on one format (or one format plus Limited) across a qualifying season. Certain larger events will still be able to provide RCQ support as part of other events.
We also wanted to give stores some flexibility and support our Limited fans. Limited will remain an option with the designated constructed format for all RCQ rounds.
For Season 2, Round 1 the constructed for
Get ready to sling spells and shuffle up with Magic's best at upcoming competitive events! The current round of Regional Championship Qualifiers is underway, and we've been covering the action here on Magic.gg. As we approach the next round of RCQs, we wanted to update you on some future events, including future RCQs, Magic Spotlight events, and the return of Eternal Weekend. For more information, read on!
Upcoming Regional Championship Qualifiers
The second round of 2025–26's RCQs will begin on August 2, 2025, and will run until November 9, 2025. All WPN stores, as well as destination event organizers, will be running RCQs that feed into the round of Regional Championships that runs from January 24, 2026, to March 22, 2026.
RCQs run during this round can be scheduled by participating WPN stores as Standard Constructed or Limited. Larger events that are designated as "destination" qualifiers—events run in larger venues such as hotel ballrooms or convention centers—may be run as other Constructed formats. Please check with your local organizer for all specific info on qualifiers closest to you.
Additionally, the product lineup for Limited may differ dep