Welcome back to the Grand Prix Washington DC countdown blog! Yesterday, I went over everything related to the main event of Grand Prix Washington DC. Between how to register, the maximum main event seating capacity, and all of the prizes available, everyone should now have a better idea of what the main event is all about September 1 – 3.
But there are many people who aren’t interested in the main event at Grand Prix Washington DC. Whether you dislike the Energy-filled nature of Standard, don’t enjoy massive tournaments like what the main event is shaping up to be, or simply can’t dedicate the entire weekend to playing your favorite card game, Grand Prix Washington DC’s side event schedule has something that will fit your schedule. So let’s take a look!
Friday Side Events
So you’re looking to get your Magic playing started early during your stay in our nation’s capital? Well, that’s a decision I can get behind! The hall opens at 10:00am on Friday morning for Grand Prix Washington DC, so stop on by after a hearty breakfast and get prepared to battle. With Challenge events that double as Last Chance Grand Prix Trials starting at 11:00am, a Sealed Spectacular starting at 1:00pm, and the incredibly popular Foiled Again! taking place at 6:00pm, there will be plenty to do all Friday long for those getting to Grand Prix Washington DC a little early.
* At the end of each Friday Challenge Event, all 4-0 players will play an additional round with the winners each receiving two (2) byes in Saturday’s Main Event and an exclusive Grand Prix Washington DC playmat!
Here’s the complete schedule of Friday’s side events!
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Start Time |
Event Name |
Entry Fee |
Prizes |
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11am |
Sealed Challenge |
$30 |
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11:30am |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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11:30am |
Legacy Challenge |
$20 |
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12pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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12:30pm |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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12:30pm |
Vintage Challenge |
$20 |
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1pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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1pm |
Sealed Spectacular |
$20 |
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1:30pm |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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1:30pm |
Legacy Challenge |
$20 |
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2pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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2:30pm |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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2:30pm |
Two-Headed Giant Sealed Spectacular |
$40 /team |
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3pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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3pm |
Sealed Spectacular |
$20 |
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3:30pm |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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3:30pm |
Legacy Challenge |
$20 |
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4pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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4:30pm |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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4:30pm |
Vintage Challenge |
$20 |
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5pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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5:30pm |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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5:30pm |
Legacy Challenge |
$20 |
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6pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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6pm |
Foiled Again! |
$25 |
Saturday Side Events
So playing all day Friday just wasn’t enough for ya, huh? I like your style and that’s why we’ve got even more side events for you on Saturday. First things first, the hall opens at 8:00am on Saturday for Grand Prix Washington DC, not 10:00am like it did on Friday, so prepare accordingly. And what are you preparing for? A boatload of Challenge events being run all day long, another Sealed Spectacular at 1:00pm, and the Standard Rebound at 5:30pm for those who had a main event that didn’t go as planned. Suffice it to say that Saturday has no shortage of things to do.
Here’s the complete schedule of Saturday’s side events!
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Start Time |
Event Name |
Entry Fee |
Prizes & Info |
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9am |
Grand Prix Washington DC Main Event |
$75 |
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9am |
Sealed Challenge |
$30 |
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9:30am |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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9:30am |
Legacy Challenge |
$20 |
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10am |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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10:30am |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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10:30am |
Vintage Challenge |
$20 |
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11am |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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11am |
Sealed Spectacular |
$20 |
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11:30am |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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11:30am |
Legacy Challenge |
$20 |
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12pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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12:30pm |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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12:30pm |
Two-Headed Giant Sealed Spectacular |
$40 /team |
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1pm |
Sealed Spectacular |
$20 |
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1pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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1:30pm |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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1:30pm |
Legacy Challenge |
$20 |
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2pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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2:30pm |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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3pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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3pm |
Sealed Spectacular |
$20 |
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3:30pm |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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3:30pm |
Legacy Challenge |
$20 |
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4pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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4:30pm |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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4:30pm |
Vintage Challenge |
$20 |
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5pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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5pm |
Sealed Spectacular |
$20 |
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5:30pm |
Standard Rebound Challenge REBOUND SPECIAL Any player that played in the Main Event may enter this event for only $10! |
$20 |
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5:30pm |
Legacy Challenge |
$20 |
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6pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
Sunday Side Events
So how are you holding up? Still got another full day of Magic left in you? That’s great, because we’ve got another full day of side events left in us! Like Saturday, the hall opens at 8:00am on Sunday for Grand Prix Washington DC. And just like Saturday, we’ve got a ton of Challenge events that will be running all day long on Sunday and the return of the ultimate side event – a Pro Tour Qualifier!
On Sunday, beginning at 8am, players will have the chance to register for one of eight AKH/HOU Sealed single-elimination 32-player Pro Tour Qualifer (PTQ) flights. Four flights will begin at 9am, and the remaining four flights will begin at 10am.
Winners of each flight will then compete in the Top 8 AKH/HOU Booster Draft, with the winner receiving a Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan invitation and Travel Award. The Top 8 begins at the conclusion of the final flight.
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Start Time |
Event Name |
Entry Fee |
Prizes |
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9am |
Pro Tour Qualifier |
$50 |
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10am |
Pro Tour Qualifier |
$50 |
Please note: Players may only register for one flight.
Here’s the complete schedule of Sunday’s side events!
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Start Time |
Event Name |
Entry Fee |
Prizes |
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9am |
Grand Prix Washington DC Main Event |
— |
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9am |
Sealed Challenge |
$30 |
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9:30am |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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9:30am |
Legacy Challenge |
$20 |
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10am |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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10:30am |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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10:30am |
Vintage Challenge |
$20 |
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11am |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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11am |
Sealed Spectacular |
$20 |
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11:30am |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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11:30am |
Legacy Challenge |
$20 |
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12pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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12:30pm |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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12:30pm |
Two-Headed Giant Sealed Spectacular |
$40 /team |
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1pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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1pm |
Sealed Spectacular |
$20 |
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1:30pm |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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1:30pm |
Legacy Challenge |
$20 |
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2pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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2:30pm |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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3pm |
Sealed Spectacular |
$20 |
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3pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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3:30pm |
Standard Challenge |
$20 |
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3:30pm |
Legacy Challenge |
$20 |
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4pm |
Modern Challenge |
$20 |
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4pm |
Vintage Challenge |
$20 |
Even More to Do
Now that we’ve gone over the schedule of side events for Grand Prix Washington DC, it’s time to go over the unique events that have schedules of their own. First up is the Command Zone, sponsored by the wonderful people over at Ultimate Guard. The Command Zone is a designated area reserved exclusively for fans wanting to play and/or watch others play Commander. Most importantly, entry into the Command Zone is free!
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Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
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10am-8pm |
8am-8pm |
8am-6pm |
Next up is the schedule for On-Demand events!
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Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
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10am-7pm |
8am-7pm |
8am-5pm |
Each On-Demand Event begins as soon as it fills!
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Event Name |
Entry Fee |
Prizes |
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Constructed (8-player) |
$10 |
· 1st: 200 Prize Wall tickets · 2nd: 50 Prize Wall tickets |
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Booster Draft (8-player) |
$10 |
1st: 30 Prize Wall tickets OR free entry into another booster draft! |
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Commander (4-player) |
$5 |
1st: 20 Prize Wall tickets Additionally, each player receives 10 Prize Wall tickets to give to the player they felt made the best contribution to the game. These tickets must be given to another player. |
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Team Booster Draft (3 vs. 3) |
$60/team |
All prizes are per team. 1st: 300 Prize Wall tickets |
What Tomorrow Brings
Now that you know everything that’s related to the side events of Grand Prix Washington DC, it’s time for me to start introducing you to our special guests who will be in attendance. And who better to start with than our guest of honor, Rob Alexander? I’ll be back here tomorrow to tell you all about the man behind some of Magic’s most famous artwork. See ya then!
Previous Grand Prix Washington DC Blogs
- Countdown To Grand Prix Washington DC: 11 Days Out – Event Overview!
- Countdown To Grand Prix Washington DC: 10 Days Out – Registration Options And Rewards!
- Countdown To Grand Prix Washington DC: 9 Days Out – Main Event Registration!