Sept. 26-27, 2026
Trading Card Games
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Enter the ultimate battleground of strategy and imagination with our premier trading card game competitions!
Saturday, Sept. 26 at 11AM
Compete in a FREE Modern Constructed Magic: The Gathering tournament at the Great Lakes Gaming Convention! Registration opens at 10 AM, with the player meeting at 11 AM and Round 1 shortly after. Swiss rounds will lead into elimination rounds based on attendance.
Prize Pool:
1st: $200 | 2nd: $100 | 3rd–4th: $50 | 5th–8th: $25
The first 48 registered players will also receive an AR-Enhanced Magic Pinfinity Pin. A Great Lakes Gaming Convention ticket, starting at $10, is required to participate.
Saturday, Sept. 26 at 12PM
Battle it out in a FREE 1v1 Riftbound tournament for a chance to win a sealed box of Origins! If 17+ players compete, an additional box will be added to the Top 8 prize pool.
Format: 1v1 | Player Cap: 32
Registration: 10 AM | Player Meeting: Noon
Swiss rounds will lead into elimination rounds based on attendance. Competitive rules apply, and all players must submit a decklist at the start of Round 1.
Sunday, Sept. 27 at 11AM
Compete in a FREE Pokémon Standard tournament for a chance to win $200! Swiss rounds will lead into elimination rounds based on attendance.
Format: Standard
Registration: 10 AM | Player Meeting: 11 AM
This is a Competitive event, so decklists are required at the start of Round 1 and stricter rules enforcement applies.
Prize Pool:
1st: $200 | 2nd: $100 | 3rd–4th: $50 | 5th–8th: $25
On-Demand Games (All Weekend)
Jump into a fast-paced Disney Lorcana Pack Rush for just $5! Each player gets two Into the Inklands booster packs to build a blind deck and battle in a best-of-three match.
Match winners receive a promotional card, making this a fun and affordable way for new players to build their collection and learn the game!
Jump into a quick and fun Magic: The Gathering battle! Each player purchases two Jumpstart booster packs, combines their contents to build a deck, and plays a best-of-three match. The winner earns an additional Jumpstart pack!
Choose from Marvel Super Heroes, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Foundations, while supplies last. It's a great way to discover new cards, build your collection, or enjoy a game between convention events!
Learn to Play (All Weekend)
New to trading card games or want to try something new? Stop by our free demo stations to learn how to play the games featured at the convention, plus CookieRun: Braverse, One Piece TCG, and Palworld!
Doors open at 10 AM each day. We're located in the upstairs club section, accessible by stairs or elevator. Dow Diamond is a cashless venue, and alcohol is not permitted in the Pokémon play space.
