Students, scholars, and Planeswalkers; your studies are about to begin. The time has come to gather in Las Vegas for the next chapter of MagicCon! Prepare to be transported to the plane of Arcavios and enroll in Strixhaven University, where knowledge, rivalry, and arcane energy intertwine.

From May 1–3, 2026, the halls of Strixhaven University will open their doors to fans from across the Multiverse for orientation. Whether you're a first-year student eager to cast your first spell or a seasoned Planeswalker ready to test your mastery, this semester promises to be unforgettable.

• MagicCon: Las Vegas Badge Packages
• Event Highlights, Returning Features, and Updates
• Artists and Special Guests
• MagicCon: Las Vegas Merch
• Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven
• Magic Play

MagicCon: Las Vegas Badge Packages

Enrollment begins on December 1, 2025, at 10 a.m. PT on mcvegas.mtgfestivals.com. Early-bird pricing will be available on all non-bundle adult badges until December 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PT, or while supplies last. All 2026 MagicCon badges will come with a Wayfarer's Bauble promo card featuring art by Diego Gisbert seen below:

Youth Single-Day Badge

• Friday Saturday, or Sunday Badge
• 1 Non-Foil Wayfarer's Bauble Promo Card
• 2 Magic: The Gathering® | Avatar: The Last Airbender™ Jumpstart Boosters

Youth Weekend Badge

• 1 Weekend Badge
• 1 Non-Foil Wayfarer's Bauble Promo Card
• 1 Secrets of Strixhaven Collector Booster
• 1 Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender Beginner Box

Youth badges are available for attendees aged 10 to 15. Children aged 9 and under may attend the show for free with a paid adult guardian. For frequently asked questions about badges, check out the MagicCon: Las Vegas FAQ.

*NEW* Family Spark Bundle

We are happy to announce the launch of our first badge bundle created for families! This bundle includes the following:

• 1 Adult Weekend Badge
• 1 Youth Weekend Badge
  • Option to add up to two complementary Youth Weekend Badges by emailing Customer Service
• 4 Traditional Foil Wayfarer's Bauble Promo Cards
• 2 Secrets of Strixhaven Collector Boosters
• 6 Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender Jumpstart Boosters
• 1 Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender Beginner Box
• 1 Official Family Spark Tote Bag
• 10% Discount on Official Show Store Merchandise
• Access to Family Spark Lounge
  • Includes stroller parking, charging area, and a relaxation zone
• Access to Family Spark Content
  • Friday Cosplay Costume Creation Workshop
  • Saturday Worldbuilding Workshop
  • Sunday Learn to Draw with Magic Artists
• Dedicated Entry Queue for Show Floor
  • Note: This is not early entry.

Single Day – Early Bird $35, Regular Pricing $40

• 1 Friday Saturday or Sunday Badge
• 1 Non-Foil Wayfarer's Bauble Promo Card
  • Early-bird pricing goes up to $40 per day afterward

Weekend – Early Bird $90, Regular Pricing $110

• 1 Weekend Badge
• 2 Non-Foil Wayfarer's Bauble Promo Cards

Premium Single Day – Early Bird $60, Regular Pricing $75

• 1 Friday, Saturday, or Sunday Badge
• 1 Non-Foil Wayfarer's Bauble Promo Card
• 1 Secrets of Strixhaven Collector Booster

Premium Weekend – Early Bird $155, Regular Pricing $175

• 1 Weekend Badge
• 2 Traditional Foil Wayfarer's Bauble Promo Cards
• 3 Secrets of Strixhaven Collector Boosters
• MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026 Event Playmat

Legendary VIP – Early Bird $450, Regular Pricing $500

• 1 Weekend Badge (Holofoil Treatment)
• 1 Branded Lanyard
• 2 Traditional Foil Wayfarer's Bauble Promo Cards
• 2 Magic: The Gathering® | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collector Boosters
• 3 Secrets of Strixhaven Collector Boosters
• Legendary VIP Playmat
• MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026 Official Pin
• 10% Discount on Official Show Store Merchandise
• Legendary VIP Drinkware
• Legendary VIP Branded Bag
• Dedicated Morning Queue

Black Lotus VIP – Early Bird $900, Regular Pricing $1000

• 1 VIP Weekend Badge (Holofoil Treatment)
• 1 Branded lanyard
• 4 Traditional Foil Wayfarer's Bauble Promo Cards
• 2 Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collector Boosters
• 3 Secrets of Strixhaven Collector Boosters
• 1 Secrets of Strixhaven Codex Bundle
• MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026 Black Lotus Quiver Bolt
• Weekend-Long Black Lotus Progressive Sealed League Event
• Black Lotus Play Events: Friday and Sunday
• Black Lotus Commander Unknown Planechase Event: Saturday
• Access to Thursday First Look Experiences and Welcome Reception
• Access to VIP Lounge
• Access to Signing and Play Opportunities with Magic Personalities
• Access to Advanced Online Show Store with Onsite Pick-Up Concierge
• Priority Entry to the Show Floor at 9:45 a.m.
• MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026 Official Pin
• MagicCon: Las Vegas Official Staff Trader Pin
• Black Lotus VIP Branded Bag
• Access to Black Lotus VIP Discord
• 10% Discount on Official Show Store merchandise
• Black Lotus Playmat
• Black Lotus Drinkware

We have made changes to the 2026 Black Lotus VIP packages to improve our attendee experience. These changes will be more convenient, shorten wait times, and still include all the great perks our attendees love about the show! Learn more about these changes here.

*NEW* Mythic VIP Bundle – Regular Pricing $3,300

We've gotten many requests for a way to purchase a VIP badge for all MagicCon events in a calendar year before, and we have worked with our partners to make that a possibility for the first time!

The Mythic Bundle includes the following:

• 1 Black Lotus VIP badge and all associated perks and merchandise for MagicCon: Las Vegas, Amsterdam, and Atlanta 2026. Badge package details for Amsterdam and Atlanta will be revealed closer to the event dates and will be comparable in type and value to MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026. All Mythic VIP Bundle sales are final. Purchases are non-refundable except where required by applicable laws.
• 1 Mythic Bundle Toiletries Bag
• 1 Mythic Bundle Pocket Badge Holder
• Complimentary Entry into the Friday Unknown Event at each 2026 MagicCon
• The Mythic Bundle price includes all local, state, and regional taxes for the MagicCon season.

Event Highlights, Returning Features, and Updates

There is so much to discover within the halls of Strixhaven University! All badges grant entry to the show floor and access to the following:

• Panels and Events on the Mana Stage*
• The Official Show Store and Magic Marketplace
• Free Play and the Command Zone
• Art of Magic
• The MagicCon: Las Vegas Scavenger Hunt
• The Gathering Grounds
• Family Magic
• Immersive Experiences
• Creator Central
• Meet-and-Greets*
• Target Permanent Tattoos (By Reservation Only)
• Arcades's Arcade
• And so much more!

*Events on the Mana Stage and most meet-and-greets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. All events have a capacity, so we encourage you to get there early!

The Mana Stage is where the energy, excitement, and community of Magic: The Gathering comes to life! Throughout the weekend, attendees can catch live shows, preview panels, the cosplay contest, and unforgettable events featuring fan-favorite creators, competitive showdowns, and surprise guest appearances.

Artists and Special Guests

Olena "Lena" Richards and Mark Poole will join us as featured artists at MagicCon: Las Vegas in 2026! Each artist has a unique creative vision and style that continues to shape the world of Magic: The Gathering. Shop prints and products, get cards signed, and hear firsthand stories about the art that defines Magic.

The full Art of Magic lineup will be announced in 2026. Get ready to meet some of the most iconic artists in the Multiverse!

Game Knights Live is back for MagicCon: Las Vegas! Join Jimmy Wong, Josh Lee Kwai, and Rachel Weeks as they return to the Mana Stage for another unforgettable live game full of epic plays, surprise twists, and signature Game Knights energy.

We couldn't hold a university-themed MagicCon without the Professor himself! The Professor will be at MagicCon: Las Vegas as a special guest, bringing along his signature wit, deep knowledge of the game, and infectious enthusiasm for all things Magic: The Gathering.

Join the Professor's class at signings and keep an eye out for his surprise appearances throughout the weekend. Whether you're a long-time student of his YouTube lectures or discovering his lessons for the first time, get ready to learn, laugh, and level up your Magic knowledge with the most iconic educator in the Multiverse.

MagicCon: Las Vegas Merch

Oh, no! Fblthp got lost on his way to MagicCon: Las Vegas! Help our beloved, perpetually misplaced homunculus find his way to the show by carrying him with you wherever you go.

A limited collection of merchandise featuring brand-new artwork by Alba BG will be available for purchase during badge checkout starting December 1.

John Avon Forest Promo Card

For every $150 spent in a single transaction at the on-site Official Show Store, MagicCon attendees will receive a Lotus Forest promo card with art by John Avon while supplies last. Please note that this offer is only available while supplies last and will only be available for in-person shoppers.

This Forest marks the fifth and final installment in the Lotus Land promo series, following the Lotus Land promo cards released at MagicCon: Las Vegas 2024 and 2025, MagicCon: Chicago 2025, and MagicCon: Atlanta 2025.

Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven

The prestigious Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven is the weekend's main exam, where some of the best players in the world will duel for top academic marks and eternal renown—not to mention their share of a $500,000 prize pool! The formats for this event will be Secrets of Strixhaven Draft and Standard Constructed.

The Pro Tour will be streamed live on the official PlayMTG YouTube channel and twitch.tv/magic all weekend for those who can't join us in Vegas. You can follow the action live on social media using #PTSOS and catch up with our written coverage on Magic.gg.

Magic Play

The Strixhaven faculty are hard at work crafting an unforgettable ticketed-play schedule. In the meantime, start studying for finals (play some Magic with your friends!) and prepare for a weekend of legendary competition and camaraderie. You'll find on-demand events, free-play areas, the Command Zone, and more at MagicCon. The full ticketed-play schedule will be ready in January.

Mark Your Calendars

Get ready for a weekend full of thrilling ticketed-play events, merchandise, spellbinding cosplay, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Whether you're here to compete, collect, or simply immerse yourself in the lore of Magic: The Gathering, MagicCon is your gateway to an unforgettable adventure.

Gather your study group, prepare your decks, get ready to cast your way to the top of the class and join us in Las Vegas from May 1–3, 2026.

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