Arena Limited Open | Terms and Conditions
Wizards of the Coast has released the full schedule, entry requirements, and legal conditions for the Arena Limited Open featuring The Hobbit set. Read on to learn about registration fees, prize distribution rules, and eligibility restrictions.
- Event runs from September 11 to September 14, 2026 on MTG Arena.
- Entry fee is set at 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per run.
- Format features Best-of-One Limited Draft using The Hobbit cards.
- Cash prizes require an active account with i-payout to claim.
Event Schedule and Registration
Digital draft enthusiasts can jump into the upcoming digital tournament starting September 11, 2026. The competition utilizes a Best-of-One Limited Draft format based around cards from The Hobbit set expansion. Players can purchase entries until September 14, 2026, with extra time granted following the cutoff to wrap up any ongoing matches or draft runs.
To enter the event, competitors must pay a registration fee of either 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems inside the client. Each entry fee provides a single attempt in the event structure. Entry fees are strictly non-refundable once paid, even if a participant voluntarily drops or faces removal for rules infractions.
Player Eligibility and Requirements
Participation requires a fully registered digital account with a confirmed email address. Competitors must meet the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction or be at least 18 years old. Additionally, participants must reside in an eligible territory, as local regulations prohibit entry in several regions including Russia, China, and Cuba.
Employees of the publisher, their close household members, and individuals currently serving official suspensions are barred from joining. Guests are not permitted to participate, meaning every entrant must play from their own personal account.
Claiming Cash and Gem Prizes
Rewards earned through play come in the form of digital currency or cash payouts. Any earned gems will be credited straight to the user account inside the app. For monetary payouts, winners must establish and maintain a valid third-party payment account with i-payout.
Claiming monetary awards requires prompt action from the winner. The tournament organizer will reach out via email, and winners must supply their payment details within 90 days or risk forfeiting their cash reward. Winners are individually responsible for handling local tax obligations and reporting income from these rewards.
Rules, Conduct, and Disruptions
All players are expected to display good sportsmanship and adhere to standard gameplay rules throughout the event. Using third-party software to modify the game client, cheating, harassing opponents, or exploiting bugs can lead to immediate disqualification without a refund.
In the event of technical issues, matches should generally be played out unless administrators step in to pause or reset the game. The tournament organizer maintains the right to reschedule, modify, or shut down the event if unexpected glitches jeopardize the fairness of the competition.