Magic Online Limited Events

LAST UPDATED: OCTOBER 19, 2023 - Added 64-Player Draft to Cubes section

Magic Online runs events around the clock. No matter when the urge to play strikes, you can log on and find events to join in any Magic format, from eight person drafts to giant events with hundreds of other players! This page is dedicated to Limited Events, so if it's Draft or Sealed that you want to play, read on!

QUICKLINKS

• New to Magic Online Events
• Magic Online Draft Leagues
• Magic Online Sealed Leagues
• Limited Queues
• Cubes, Flashbacks, and Gauntlets
• Magic Online Premier Play

New To Magic Online Events

Some Magic Online Events can be joined with New Player Points, which are included with every new Magic Online account and also feature in the Account Upgrade Kit. Familiarize yourself with the game and program through these events before exploring what else Magic Online has to offer!

MODERN GAUNTLET LEAGUE

Location: Limited or Constructed > Gauntlet
Format: Modern Gauntlet – Magic Online will randomly provide one of several preconstructed Modern decks. This is a Phantom event - cards won’t be added to your Collection at the end of this event.
Entry Options: 2 New Player Points
Structure: Gauntlet League. Play 3 matches on your schedule.
Prizes:

• 3 wins: 10 Play Points
• 2 wins: 5 Play Points

COMMANDER GAUNTLET LEAGUE

Location: Limited or Constructed > Gauntlet
Format: Commander Gauntlet – After joining, you choose which of the 5 Starter Commander Decks you wish to use. This is a Phantom event - cards won’t be added to your Collection at the end of this event.
Entry Options: 6 New Player Points OR 2 Event Tickets OR 20 Play Points
Structure: Gauntlet League: Single-game, two-player matches with 40 life. Play up to 3 matches on your schedule.
Prizes:

• 3 wins: 30 Play Points
• 2 wins: 10 Play Points
• 1 win: 5 Play Points

JUMPSTART LEAGUE

Location: Limited > Draft
Format: Jumpstart – After joining, you choose one of three 20-card half-decks presented from the pool of 10-50 lists. Then you choose a second half-deck from a new display of three. You get a chance to review your combined decklist before joining the match queue. This is a Phantom event - cards won’t be added to your Collection at the end of this event.
Entry Options: 10 New Player Points OR 4 Event Tickets OR 50 Play Points
Structure: Play single-game matches on your schedule until you reach 5 wins or 3 losses, 15-minute timer per player per match.
Prizes:

• 5 wins: 50 Play Points
• 4 wins: 40 Play Points
• 3 wins: 20 Play Points

DRAFT LEAGUES

Play as much Magic as you want, when you want, with Magic Online Leagues! Knock all of your matches out in an afternoon, or stretch them over the full course of the League!

Draft League

League Begin/Close/End Dates: Open the League to display the current League’s timings.
Location: Limited -> Draft
Product: 3 booster packs matching the current League set
Entry Options:

• 12 Event Tickets
• 3 booster packs matching the current League set, and 2 Event Tickets
• 120 Play Points

Structure: Three matches (first to win 2 games), each lasting up to 50 minutes
Prizes:

Best-of-One Draft League

League Begin/Close/End Dates: Open the League to display the current League’s timings. This League is generally offered only during the first few weeks of a set's release.
Location: Limited -> Draft
Product: 3 booster packs matching the current League set
Entry Options:

• 12 Event Tickets
• 3 booster packs matching the current League set, and 2 Event Tickets
• 120 Play Points

Structure: Up to nine single-game matches, each lasting up to 30 minutes. Course ends after reaching 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.
Prizes:

SEALED LEAGUES

Play as much Magic as you want, when you want, with Magic Online Leagues! Knock all of your matches out in an afternoon, or stretch them over the full course of the League!

Competitive Sealed League

League Begin/Close/End Dates: Open the League to display the current League’s timings.
Location: Limited -> Sealed
Product: 6 booster packs matching the current League set
Entry Options:

• 24 Event Tickets
• 6 booster packs matching the current League set + 4 Event Tickets
• 240 Play Points

Structure: Up to five matches, each lasting up to 50 minutes
Prizes:

Friendly Sealed Multi-Stage Leagues

League Begin/Close/End Dates: Open the League to display the current League’s timings.
Location: Limited -> Sealed
Structure: Two stages, each of which consists of three matches, for a total of six matches, each up to 50 minutes
Format: 6 boosters matching the current League set, with an option to add an additional booster pack after Stage 1.
Initial Entry Options:

• 24 Event Tickets
• 6 boosters matching the current League set + 4 Event Tickets
• 240 Play Points

Prizes at the End of Each Stage: These prizes are based on the matches that occurred only in that stage:

Upgrade Options:

• 4 Event Tickets
• 1 booster pack from the current format
• 40 Play Points

Final League Prizes: These prizes are based on your overall record in the League course.

LIMITED QUEUES

We also have Limited Queues! They are available around the clock, come in a variety of playstyles and formats, and begin when the minimum player size has been reached.

Swiss Draft

Start Time: Fire on demand
Location: Play Lobby -> Limited -> Draft
Entry Options:

• Option 1: 12 Event Tickets
• Option 2: 2 Event Tickets and 3 boosters of the appropriate set(s)
• Option 3: 120 Play Points

Product: Magic Online will provide 3 boosters of the appropriate set(s).
Size: 8 players
Play Style: Swiss
Duration: 10 minutes deck-building time. Three rounds, each round lasting up to 50 minutes
Prizes:

Single Elimination Draft

Start Time: Fire on demand
Location: Limited -> Draft
Entry Options:

• Option 1: 15 Event Tickets
• Option 2: 5 Event Tickets and 3 boosters of the appropriate set(s)
• Option 3: 150 Play Points
• Option 4: 50 Play Points and 3 boosters of the appropriate set(s)

Product: Magic Online will provide 3 boosters of the appropriate set(s).
Size: 8 players
Play Style: Swiss
Duration: 10 minutes deck-building time. Three rounds, each round lasting up to 50 minutes
Prizes:

CUBES AND FLASHBACKS

From time to time we offer a set of Leagues and Queues that feature older or curated formats.

Cube and Flashback Phantom Swiss Leagues

League Begin/Close/End Dates: Open the League to display the current League's timings.
Location: Play Lobby -> Limited -> Draft
Entry Options:

• Option 1: 10 Event Tickets
• Option 2: 100 Play Points
• Option 3 (Flashback only): 2 Event Tickets + 2 boosters from a single set in the applicable format
  • Example: For Time Spiral block, this entry option is 2 Event Tickets + 2 Time Spiral or 2 Planar Chaos or 2 Future Sight boosters.

Product: Magic Online will provide 3 booster packs of the current League set. This is a Phantom event - cards won’t be added to your Collection at the end of this event.
Structure: Draft, then play up to three matches, each lasting up to 50 minutes
Prizes:

Cube Phantom Single Elimination Queue

Start Time: Fire on demand. The queue generally opens at 10:00 a.m. PT on the opening Wednesday and ends at 10:00 a.m. on its end date.
Location: Play Lobby -> Limited -> Draft
Entry Options:

• Option 1: 10 Event Tickets
• Option 2: 100 Play Points

Product: Magic Online will provide 3 phantom booster packs of the current League set. This is a Phantom event - cards won’t be added to your Collection at the end of this event.
Structure: Draft, then best-of-three game matches, each lasting up to 50 minutes, until you reach 3 wins or 1 loss
Prizes:

Cube 64-Player Single Elimination Draft

Start Time: Schedule varies - check the Weekly Blog at MTGO.com when this event is offered
Location: Play Lobby -> Limited -> Scheduled Events
Number of Players: Exactly 64 required - the system will wait up to 15 minutes after the scheduled start time to reach 64 players, otherwise it will self-cancel
Entry Options: 

• Option 1: 15 Event Tickets
• Option 2: 150 Play Points

Product: Magic Online will provide 3 phantom booster packs of the current League set. This is a Phantom event - cards won’t be added to your Collection at the end of this event.
Structure: Draft, then best-of-three game matches, each lasting up to 50 minutes, until you reach 3 wins or 1 loss. After three rounds, the 8 players with three wins repeat this process once.
Prizes:

PRELIMINARIES & FORMAT CHALLENGES

Looking to step up the level of competition or earn Magic Online Qualifier Points in larger chunks? Then join a Preliminary event (scattered through the week) or a Format Challenge (held Friday-Sunday). For more details, click here. 

MAGIC ONLINE PREMIER PLAY

Battle the best in the Magic: The Gathering 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 the Regional Championship, Pro Tour or the end-of-season Magic Online Champions Showcase and a share of its $70,000 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.

Use Qualifier Points (QPs) you earn in other events to join Magic Online Premier Play events. Check out the full details of the Program to learn more.