MagicCon Heads to Japan, Europe, and the US in 2027
Wizards of the Coast has unveiled its 2027 global schedule featuring four MagicCon weekend conventions and premier competitive tournaments. Highlights include the franchise's inaugural convention in Japan alongside major events in the United States and Europe.
- MagicCon events expanded to four total locations across three continents in 2027.
- Tokyo, Japan will host its first-ever MagicCon from May 14 to May 16, 2027.
- Detroit, Las Vegas, and Amsterdam round out the remaining 2027 MagicCon host cities.
- Minneapolis hosts the standalone 2027 Magic Limited Championship on June 18 - 20, 2027.
Four Global Festivals Planned for 2027
In an effort to bring premier tabletop celebrations closer to international fans, four major conventions are slated for 2027. The schedule launches in North America with MagicCon: Detroit from February 26 through February 28. Spring brings a historical milestone for Asian fans as the festival makes its inaugural trip to Japan for MagicCon: Tokyo from May 14 to May 16.
The action moves back west later in the summer for MagicCon: Las Vegas between August 27 and August 29. Finally, the year-long tour concludes across the Atlantic with MagicCon: Amsterdam from December 3 to December 5. Every weekend promises full slates of casual play, panels, and flagship competitive action.
Premier Tournaments and Format Lineups
Competitive play will remain front and center at each convention, hosting three distinct Pro Tour events alongside the annual pinnacle event. The Detroit weekend will host Pro Tour Nauctis, featuring Modern Constructed alongside Booster Draft using the Nauctis: The Sunken Realm expansion set. Attendees can expect iconic Modern staples like Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer and Solitude to define the tournament metagame.
The subsequent gatherings in Tokyo and Las Vegas will center around Standard Constructed paired with Limited draft formats. Players looking to brew with powerful Standard mainstays like Sheoldred, the Apocalypse or Fable of the Mirror-Breaker will have ample opportunity to test their skills. The competitive calendar culminates at MagicCon: Amsterdam, which plays host to Magic World Championship 33.
Limited Championship Heading to Minnesota
Outside the traditional convention circuit, top draft and sealed deck contenders will gather in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from June 18 to June 20 for the 2027 Magic Limited Championship. This standalone showcase highlights non-constructed formats on an international broadcast platform.
Competitors still have opportunities to earn entry into the Minneapolis championship. Qualification paths remain open through tabletop qualifier events held at local store levels as well as online tournament series hosted on digital platforms. Full live coverage of all premier events, including the Limited Championship and World Championship, will stream online for viewers worldwide.
