MagicCon: Atlanta Black Lotus VIP
MagicCon: Atlanta
Black Lotus VIP
Black Lotus VIP General Schedule
Event locations will be announced closer to the event. Schedule subject to change.
NEW: Want to be part of testing a new potential event offering? Given the feedback from the initial playtest run at MagicCon: Amsterdam, we are bringing the Mega Game back for another play test in Atlanta! Sign up for the MagicCon: Atlanta MEGA Game! Space is limited. See times below held in the daily schedule.
- 12:00 PM – Lounge Opens - Welcome to MagicCon First Look Thursday!
- 12:00 PM - Black Lotus MagicCon: Atlanta Sealed Event League Product Pick-up and Play begins
- Black Lotus Progressive Sealed Event: Starting on Thursday, pick up 4 packs of Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek play boosters and build a 40-card deck. Play at least 2 games each day, Friday through Sunday, to add an additional Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek Collector Booster to your pool the following day. Playing 6 games will earn you 3 total boosters. The final chance to claim any booster prizes earned is Sunday at 5:00pm. Look out for Wizards staff and special guests, playing and defeating them in the lounge could earn you additional prizes!
- 1:00 – 8:00 PM Black Lotus First Look + Behind the Card Frame – A content series for Black Lotus VIPs*
- *Please note that titles, times, and guests may be subject to change.
- Given Black Lotus feedback gathered during 2025, First Look Activities will be consolidated at the MagicCon venue. We received lots of feedback about what folks are looking for as part of First Look Thursday. Behind the Card Frame content will be run in the Signia Ballroom at MagicCon: Atlanta
- 1:30 – 1:45 PM Welcome to MagicCon: Atlanta and the Black Lotus Lounge
- 2:00 – 2:45 PM – What Goes Into Flavor Text Reality Fracture Edition
- 3:00 PM – Reality Fracture Concept Art Wall
- 3:15 – 4:00 PM – Iconic Deck Histories: Control
- Hosted by Brian David-Marshall, with Special Guests
- 4:30 – 5:30 PM – Design the Unknown Planechase Card
- Join the Casual Play Design team to create a new plane for this exclusive Black Lotus VIP event that will debut at a future MagicCon. Bring your ideas and hone your design skills in this interactive session!
- Hosted by the Casual Play Design Team: Melissa DeTora, Megan Smith, Elizabeth Rice, & Gabriel Dix
- 6:00 PM – Registration Closes
- If you have not received your badge, please make sure you arrive before 6:00 PM, otherwise you may not be able to participate in the rest of our Thursday events. Registration will reopen Friday at 8:30 AM.
- 6:00 – 7:30 PM – Paint & Sip
- Join Magic Art Director Brittney Irving and a renowned Magic Artist for a Bob Ross-style paint along and create your own Magic inspired masterpiece while enjoying themed cocktails. This immersive event is designed for Magic fans of all artistic backgrounds.
- 8:00 – 8:45 – Partner Showcase
- Come find out what’s on the horizon for Magic with our partners for 2027.
- 8:45 – 11:00 PM Welcome Reception & First Look with Wizards of the Coast Guests
- Join members of Wizards of the Coast & Special Guests during this casual mixer. Have a chat, grab a signature or discuss game strategy and design. This is your time to socialize with the makers of the world’s best card game! Light food provided and a no-host bar.
- 11:00 PM Lounge Closes
- 8:30 AM Lounge Opens
- 8:30 – 11:00 AM Beverage Service
- 9:00 – 11:00 AM Coffee Chat with Wizards & Special Guests in the lounge
- 9:45 AM Priority Entry to the Show Floor
- 1:00 – 2:00 PM – Meet and Greet with LoadyReadyRun in The Black Lotus Lounge
- 2:00 -6:00 PM Mirror Mayhem 2HG with WZ special guests
- Enter the Echoverse! Jace’s alternate world in Reality Fracture features mirrored pairs of your favorite characters in every pack. Team up with a friend to build your best mirrored pairs decks and battle your opponents in this 8-pack Sealed 2HG event. Teams will share their card pool and construct 2, 40-card decks and a shared sideboard. There is no card sharing limit! Teams start with a shared total of 30 life. Who will be the pair standing?
- 3:30 – 6:30 PM MagicCon: Atlanta MEGA Game Playtest
- Join the Magic Rules Management team for an epic MagicCon event. This event will run once each day for 3 hours for groups of thirty (30) divided into ten (10) teams of 3. With very limited slots, you must pre-register for this event in the lounge no later than 2:00 PM, on the day of the session. Check the Black Lotus MagicCon: Atlanta Discord for additional information in the lead up to the show. The event will begin with rules briefing.
- 7:00 PM Lounge Closed
- 8:30 AM Lounge Opens
- 8:30 – 11:00 AM Beverage Service
- 9:00 – 11:00 AM Coffee Chat with Wizards & Special Guests in the lounge
- 9:45 AM Priority Entry to the Show Floor
- 10:00 – 11:00 AM– Meet and Greet with Mark Rosewater in Black Lotus Lounge
- 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM WotC Casual Play Designers and members of the Commander Format Panel (CFP) present Planechase Unknown. Commander Deck needed.
- Planechase Unknown: Inspired by Gavin Verhey’s Unknown sealed event, the Casual Play Design team continues to bring you wacky and fun MagicCon themed Planechase cards. VIPs will each take home 5 assorted playtest planes and a MagicCon themed planar die in addition to getting to play Planechase Commander with the aforementioned groups.
- 1:00 – 2:00 PM – Meet and Greet with LoadyReadyRun in The Black Lotus Lounge
- 3:30 – 6:30 PM MagicCon: Atlanta MEGA Game Playtest
- Join the Magic Rules Management team for an epic MagicCon event. This event will run once each day for 3 hours for groups of thirty (30) divided into ten (10) teams of 3. With very limited slots, you must pre-register for this event in the lounge no later than 2:00 PM, on the day of the session. Check the Black Lotus MagicCon: Atlanta Discord for additional information in the lead up to the show. The event will begin with rules briefing.
- 7:00 PM Lounge Closed
- 8:30 AM Lounge Opens
- 8:30 – 11:00 AM Beverage Service
- 9:00 – 11:00 AM Coffee Chat with Wizards & Special Guests in the lounge
- 9:45 AM Priority Entry to the Show Floor
- 10:00 – 11:00 AM– Meet and Greet with Mark Rosewater in Black Lotus Lounge
- 12: 30 – 1:30 PM– Meet and Greet with Game Knights in Black Lotus Lounge
- 1:00 – 5:00 PM Mystery Booster 2 Drafts
- Maximize the Mystery and let chaos reign! Drafts will fire every time we reach 8 players starting at 1:00 PM on Sunday. Drafts will be limited to 2 per person. The last draft will fire at 4:00 PM Regardless of the number of participants. There are no pairings or prizes, but don’t miss your chance to play against Wizards for a chance at extra boosters.
- 2:30 – 5:30 PM MagicCon: Atlanta MEGA Game Playtest
- Join the Magic Rules Management team for an epic MagicCon event. This event will run once each day for 3 hours for groups of thirty (30) divided into ten (10) teams of 3. With very limited slots, you must pre-register for this event in the lounge no later than 2:00 PM, on the day of the session. Check the Black Lotus MagicCon: Atlanta Discord for additional information in the lead up to the show. The event will begin with rules briefing.
- 4:00 – 5:00 PM Meet & Greet/Feedback Session with Wizards of the Coast Event Team
- 6:00 PM Lounge Closed
Black Lotus VIP Programmatic Updates:
We’re making your show smoother, faster and more enjoyable! Here’s what’s changing for Black Lotus VIP badge holders in 2026.
New & Improved:
Shop Early to Skip the Line!
As a Black Lotus VIP badge holder, you’ll have exclusive access to an online early shopping window. Pre-order your favorite items before the show and we’ll package them for you for easy pick up onsite.
Enjoy your 10% discount as always
MagicCon attendees will receive a MagicCon 2026 Preordain promo card with art by Chris Seaman for every $150 they spend in a single transaction.
You are still welcome to shop in-store via the GA line anytime during the show
Simplified First Look Experience
We loved trialing our Thursday Black Lotus VIP experience in 2025, and it is now a standard part of the badge package going forward.
Black Lotus VIP Badge Details
- VIP Weekend Badge
- Branded Lanyard
- 10% off Official Show Store merchandise
- 4x Traditional foil Wayfarer's Bauble Promo Card
- 3x Reality Fracture Collector Boosters
- 3x Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek Collector Boosters
- 1x Reality Fracture Secret Lair Bundle
- MagicCon: Atlanta 2026 Black Lotus Exclusive Quiver Bolt
- MagicCon: Atlanta Official Pin
- MagicCon: Atlanta Official Staff Trader Pin
- Black Lotus VIP Branded Bag
- Black Lotus Exclusive Playmat
- Black Lotus Exclusive Drinkware
- Black Lotus Progressive Sealed League Event - Weekend Long
- Black Lotus Draft Events - Friday & Sunday
- Black Lotus Commander Unknown Planechase Event - Saturday
- Access to Thursday First Look Experiences + Welcome Reception
- Access to VIP Lounge
- Access to Exclusive Signing & Play Opportunities with Magic Personalities
- Access to Advance online shopping window with on-site pick-up Concierge
- Priority Entry to the Show Floor
- Access to Black Lotus VIP Discord
FAQ
More details will be available closer to the show.
Unfortunately, once badges are sold out, they are gone.
All your VIP Merch is available for pick up in the Black Lotus Lounge all weekend long.
Yes! You may pick up your 4 play boosters any time during MagicCon: Atlanta show hours, including the Black Lotus early access on Thursday.
Access to any parties or other off-site/after-hour events, and ticketed play events is not included in your badge. You will be able to purchase these separately via your Leap account. More information regarding off-site/after-hour events will be available closer to the show.
Unfortunately, all badges are non-transferable. For additional questions about our badge policy, please check out our FAQ page.