MagicCon: Atlanta 2026: The ultimate guide to badges, schedule & local events

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MagicCon is returning to Atlanta! As the final major convention on the 2026 tabletop calendar, thousands of players, artists, creators, and fans are heading to the Georgia World Congress Center. Expect exciting reveals surrounding the newly launched Reality Fracture set alongside exclusive previews for Magic: The Gathering® | Star Trek™. Whether you secured a general admission pass or a top-tier VIP package, we’ve put together this guide to help you navigate your badge perks, floor schedules, and local Atlanta hangouts for an unforgettable weekend.

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What to expect at MagicCon: Atlanta 2026

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MagicCon Atlanta is the ultimate gathering for fans of MagicCon, bringing together top competitors, community creators, and thousands of tabletop players.

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Dates, venue details & getting to Georgia World Congress Center

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From November 13th to 15th, MagicCon is being held in the Georgia World Congress Center (Building C). You can get there via a few options.

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• MARTA Transit: Use the MARTA Blue or Green rail lines and exit at either GWCC/CNN Center Station or Vine City Station. 
• Parking Options: If you prefer driving, you should reserve your parking spot ahead of time through the official Georgia World Congress Center site.
• Accessibility: Building C offers complete ADA compliance, featuring automatic entrance doors, elevators, wheelchair accessibility, and wide main concourses.
  
  
  
  
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Badge options & ticket packages breakdown

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Here’s what each tier includes.



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• Youth Badges (Ages 10–15): Includes single-day or weekend access with a Non-Foil Wayfarer's Bauble promo card and booster packs, while kids under 10 enter free with an adult.
• Adult Single-Day Badges: Includes 1-day show access and a Non-Foil Wayfarer's Bauble promo card, with Premium passes adding a Reality Fracture Collector Booster.
• Adult Weekend Badges: Grants 3-day access and two Non-Foil Wayfarer's Bauble promo cards.
• Premium Weekend Badges: Covers full weekend entry, two Traditional Foil promo cards, collector boosters, and the official event playmat.
• Family Spark Bundle: Covers weekend passes for one adult and one youth, granting access to the Family Spark Lounge, promo cards, booster packs, a tote bag, and store discounts.
• VIP Tier Badges: Legendary and Black Lotus VIP packages provide priority queueing, VIP lounge access, early store entry, exclusive Secret Lair drops, and a store discount.
  
  
  
  
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Schedule highlights & can’t-miss event floor zones



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Competitive play & Magic World Championship 32

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The single biggest tournament of the year is the Magic World Championship 32. More than a hundred of the world's top qualified competitors will compete for their share of a $1,000,000 prize pool and the world champion title. Spectators can pull up a seat in the main feature area to watch every top-8 match unfold live.

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Mana Stage panels, Cosplay Grand Championship & Creator Central

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The Mana Stage is the central home for mainstage entertainment and community events:

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• Preview Panels: Watch live reveals, card announcements, and lore deep dives for upcoming 2027 sets.
• Cosplay Grand Championship: Admire incredible craftsmanship as fan creators show off detailed costumes inspired by Planeswalkers and legendary creatures.
• Creator Central: Stop by to meet your favorite stream personalities, get signatures, attend live Q&A panels, and watch stage broadcasts like Game Knights.

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Ticketed play, Commander zones & artist alley

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Outside of the main stage, the event hall provides non-stop gaming and creative spaces:

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• Command Zone & Free Play: Hundreds of open tables run Commander pods continuously from morning until hall close.
• Ticketed Side Events: On-demand Sealed drafts, Modern tourneys, and Mystery Booster events run all weekend long.
• Artist Alley: Meet legendary fantasy illustrators, get your favorite cards signed, buy custom playmats, and pick up original fantasy art prints.

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Exploring Atlanta beyond the convention hall

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‍Top local board game cafes, LGS spots & fan hangouts in Downtown & Midtown

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Once the show floor closes for the night, Atlanta’s tabletop community has loads of great places to keep the games going.

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• Joystick Gamebar (Edgewood): An arcade bar with vintage arcade cabinets, tabletop space, and craft drinks.
• Battle & Brew (Midtown / Sandy Springs): Atlanta's premier gaming restaurant featuring custom console booths, PC gaming setups, delicious pub food, and plenty of table room for card games.
• Giga-Bytes Cafe (Marietta): A massive local game store with an extensive single-card inventory, tournament space, and a full kitchen menu.
• Level Up Games (Duluth / Johns Creek): A highly rated regional card shop with board games and casual play space.

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For more ideas on food, hotel options, and sightseeing near the convention center, we recommend a visit to the Discover Atlanta Official Tourism Site.

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How Atlanta key workers can get free* and discounted live event tickets

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Attending live events in Atlanta or anywhere across the United States doesn’t have to break the bank! If you’re a healthcare professional, educator, non-profit staff member, through Tickets for Good US, you can gain access to free* and heavily discounted tickets for live concerts, sports games, theater performances, and major conventions nationwide.

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All you need to do is create a free account on the Tickets for Good US Sign-Up Page. Once your employment status has been verified, you can explore upcoming local events through the Atlanta Live Event Listings on Tickets for Good and claim your tickets while paying only a small administrative booking fee. Visit the main Tickets for Good Homepage today to sign up and start claiming affordable tickets in Atlanta and across the country.

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‍*A small administrative booking fee is applied per free ticket.

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