SCG CON rolls into Hartford, Conn. this weekend, offering tournaments for Magic: The Gathering, Flesh and Blood, Disney Lorcana, Star Wars: Unlimited, and Vibes! All eyes in the MTG world will be focused on the Standard Regional Championship where Pro Tour Invites and World Championship qualifications will be awarded alongside $100,000 in prize money. Flesh and Blood, Disney Lorcana, Star Wars: Unlimited, and Vibes fans also have a full weekend of action ahead of them with tournaments for each game on every day of SCG CON Hartford. Register for events here.
Live Coverage Schedule
We’re thrilled to bring you LIVE coverage of the Magic: The Gathering Regional Championship at SCG CON Hartford! Join our cast of all-star commentators as they guide you through two days of high-level MTG action featuring Tarkir: Dragonstorm Standard!
Tune in both Saturday and Sunday beginning at 9 AM ET over on our Twitch and YouTube channels!
For players not qualified for the Regional Championship on Saturday, they can get a last chance qualification on Friday by playing either Standard or Sealed LCQs. In addition to the RC, Saturday also features a cEDH $5K and Standard $5K. Sunday’s lineup includes a Standard $10K, Modern $5K, and a Premodern $1K. All three days are also jampacked with a schedule of Oversized Card Events, ReCQs, Mystery Booster 2 Sealed, and more each day of SCG CON Hartford.
Friday
Standard Regional Championship LCQs
Format: Standard
Structure: Five (5) Single-Elimination rounds
Time: Every 30 Minutes. Starting at 9:30 AM, 10:0 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:0 0PM, 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM
Entry: $25*
Prizes:
- 5 Wins – Qualification, 1000 Prize Wall Tickets
- 4 Wins – 1000 Prize Wall Tickets
- 3 Wins – 600 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2 Wins – 300 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1 Win – 100 Prize Wall Tickets
Sealed Regional Championship LCQs
Format: Tarkir: Dragonstorm Sealed
Structure: Four (4) Single-Elimination rounds
Time: Every 60 Minutes. Starting at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM.
Entry: $40*
Prizes:
- 4 Wins – Qualification, 600 Prize Wall Tickets
- 3 Wins – 600 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2 Wins – 300 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1 Win – 100 Prize Wall Tickets
Standard ReCQs
Format: Standard
Structure: Five (5) Single-Elimination rounds
Time: 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM
Entry: $25*
Prizes:
- Five (5) Wins: 1,000 Prize Wall Tickets, Qualification for the Season 4 – Round 1 Regional Championship
- Four (4) Wins: 1,000 Prize Wall Tickets
- Three (3) Wins: 600 Prize Wall Tickets
- Two (2) Wins: 300 Prize Wall Tickets
- One (1) Win: 100 Prize Wall Tickets
Mystery Booster 2 Sealed Events
Format: Mystery Booster 2 Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 10:30 AM, 3:30 PM
Entry: $70*
Prizes:
- 3-0: 1200 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
Modern Oversized Card Event
Format: Modern
Structure: Five (5) rounds of Swiss
Time: 12:00 PM
Entry: $50*
Prizes:
- Five (5) Wins: 500 Prize Wall Tickets, One (1) voucher good for an Oversized Card at the Prize Wall
- Four (4) Wins: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- Three (3) Wins: 300 Prize Wall Tickets
- Two (2) Wins: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
- One (1) Win: 100 Prize Wall Tickets
Standard Oversized Card Event
Format: Standard
Structure: Five (5) rounds of Swiss
Time: 4:00 PM
Entry: $50*
Prizes:
- Five (5) Wins: 500 Prize Wall Tickets, One (1) voucher good for an Oversized Card at the Prize Wall
- Four (4) Wins: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- Three (3) Wins: 300 Prize Wall Tickets
- Two (2) Wins: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
- One (1) Win: 100 Prize Wall Tickets
Saturday
Regional Championship
Format: Standard
Schedule:
Friday, May 16, 2025
- 6:00 pm – Deck Lists due
Saturday, May 17, 2024
- 9:00 AM – Player Meeting
- Nine (9) Rounds of Swiss
- All players with 18+ Match Points advance to Day 2
Sunday, May 18, 2025
- 9:00 AM – Round 10 begins
- Six (6) Rounds of Swiss
- Top 8 Players advance to a Single Elimination Playoff
Prizes:
- 1st: $20,000.00, World Championship Invitation, Pro Tour Invitation, Regional Championship Invitation
- 2nd: $10,000.00, World Championship Invitation, Pro Tour Invitation, Regional Championship Invitation
- Top 4: $5,000.00, Pro Tour Invitation, Regional Championship Invitation
- Top 8: $3,000.00, Pro Tour Invitation, Regional Championship Invitation
- Top 16: $2,000.00, Pro Tour Invitation, Regional Championship Invitation
- Top 32: $1,000.00, Pro Tour Invitation, Regional Championship Invitation
- Top 64: $250.00, Regional Championship Invitation
- Top 128: $125.00, Regional Championship Invitation
cEDH $5K
Format: cEDH
Structure: Four (4) Player Pods, Five (5) rounds of Swiss, cut to Top 16 playoff
Time: 9:00 AM
Entry: cEDH Weekend Pass required
Prizes:
- 1st: $1,100.00
- 2nd-4th: $500.00
- 5th-16th: $200.00
Standard $5K
Format: Standard
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 playoff.
Time: 9:00 AM
Entry: $40*
Prizes:
- 1st: $1,500.00, Regional Championship Invitation
- 2nd: $700.00, Regional Championship Invitation
- 3rd-4th: $500.00, Regional Championship Invitation
- 5th-8th: $250.00, Regional Championship Invitation
- 9th-16th: $100.00
Legacy Oversized Card Event
Format: Legacy
Structure: Five (5) rounds of Swiss
Time: 11:00 AM
Entry: $50*
Prizes:
- Five (5) Wins: 500 Prize Wall Tickets, One (1) voucher good for an Oversized Card at the Prize Wall
- Four (4) Wins: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- Three (3) Wins: 300 Prize Wall Tickets
- Two (2) Wins: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
- One (1) Win: 100 Prize Wall Tickets
Mystery Booster 2 Sealed Events
Format: Mystery Booster 2 Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM
Entry: $70*
Prizes:
- 3-0: 1200 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
Modern ReCQs
Format: Modern
Structure: Five (5) Single-Elimination rounds
Time: 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM
Entry: $25*
Prizes:
- Five (5) Wins: 1,000 Prize Wall Tickets, Qualification for the Season 4 – Round 1 Regional Championship
- Four (4) Wins: 1,000 Prize Wall Tickets
- Three (3) Wins: 600 Prize Wall Tickets
- Two (2) Wins: 300 Prize Wall Tickets
- One (1) Win: 100 Prize Wall Tickets
Modern Oversized Card Event
Format: Modern
Structure: Five (5) rounds of Swiss
Time: 2:00 PM
Entry: $50*
Prizes:
- Five (5) Wins: 500 Prize Wall Tickets, One (1) voucher good for an Oversized Card at the Prize Wall
- Four (4) Wins: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- Three (3) Wins: 300 Prize Wall Tickets
- Two (2) Wins: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
- One (1) Win: 100 Prize Wall Tickets
Sunday
Standard $10K
Format: Standard
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 playoff.
Time: 9:00 AM
Entry: $50*
Prizes:
- 1st: $2,000.00, Regional Championship Invitation
- 2nd: $1,000.00, Regional Championship Invitation
- 3rd-4th: $700.00, Regional Championship Invitation
- 5th-8th: $500.00, Regional Championship Invitation
- 9th-16th: $250.00, Regional Championship Invitation
- 17th-32nd: $100.00
Modern $5K
Format: Modern
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 playoff.
Time: 9:00 AM
Entry: $40*
Prizes:
- 1st: $1,500.00, Regional Championship Invitation
- 2nd: $700.00, Regional Championship Invitation
- 3rd-4th: $500.00, Regional Championship Invitation
- 5th-8th: $250.00, Regional Championship Invitation
- 9th-16th: $100.00
Premodern $1K
Format: Premodern
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 playoff
Time: 9:30 AM
Entry: $35*
Prizes:
- 1st: $350.00
- 2nd: $200.00
- 3rd-4th: $125.00
- 5th-8th: $50.00
Mystery Booster 2 Sealed Event
Format: Mystery Booster 2 Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss
Time: 9:30 AM
Entry: $70*
Prizes:
- 3-0: 1200 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
Standard Oversized Card Event
Format: Standard
Structure: Five (5) rounds of Swiss
Time: 12:00 PM
Entry: $50*
Prizes:
- Five (5) Wins: 500 Prize Wall Tickets, One (1) voucher good for an Oversized Card at the Prize Wall
- Four (4) Wins: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- Three (3) Wins: 300 Prize Wall Tickets
- Two (2) Wins: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
- One (1) Win: 100 Prize Wall Tickets
Modern ReCQ
Format: Standard
Structure: Five (5) Single-Elimination rounds
Time: 12:00 PM
Entry: $25*
Prizes:
- Five (5) Wins: 1,000 Prize Wall Tickets, Qualification for the Season 3 – Round 3 Regional Championship
- Four (4) Wins: 1,000 Prize Wall Tickets
- Three (3) Wins: 600 Prize Wall Tickets
- Two (2) Wins: 300 Prize Wall Tickets
- One (1) Win: 100 Prize Wall Tickets
Bust out your favorite Classic Constructed deck and get ready to battle it out all weekend with Armory Events, a Battle Hardened, and a Pro Quest+ offering any level of competition you could want.
Friday
Armory Events
Format: Classic Constructed
Structure: Four (4) rounds of Swiss
Time: 5:00 PM
Entry: $40
Prizes:
- 4-0: 1,400 Prize Wall Tickets, People’s Champion Playmat, Cold Foil Armory Promo
- 3-1: 800 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-2: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-3: 100 Prize Wall Ticket
Saturday
Battle Hardened
Format: Classic Constructed
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 playoff
Time: 9:00 AM
Entry: $50
Prizes:
- 1st: $500.00, Professional Tournament Invitation (PTI), Random Gold Cold Foil Legendary, Exclusive Battle Hardened Playmat
- 2nd: $500.00, Professional Tournament Invitation (PTI), Exclusive Battle Hardened Playmat
- 3rd – 4th: $250.00, Exclusive Battle Hardened Playmat
- 5th – 8th: $125.00, Exclusive Battle Hardened Playmat
- 9th – 24th: 500 Prize Wall Tickets
Sunday
Pro Quest+
Format: Classic Constructed
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance. Top 8 single elimination
Time: 9:00 AM
Entry: $40*
Prizes:
- 1st: 850 Prize Wall Tickets, Pro Quest Rainbow Foil Promo Card, Gold Cold Foil Prize Card (C/M), Professional Tournament Invitation (PTI)
- 2nd-8th: 850 Prize Wall Tickets, Pro Quest Rainbow Foil Promo Card
- 9th–16th: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- 17th–32nd: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
Disney Lorcana fans can participate in Core Constructed tournaments each day of SCG CON.
Friday
Core Constructed $1K
Format: Core Constructed
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 playoff
Time: 11:00 AM
Entry: $40*
Prizes:
- 1st: $350.00
- 2nd: $200.00
- 3rd-4th: $125.00
- 5th-8th: $50.00
Saturday
Core Constructed $2K
Format: Core Constructed
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 playoff
Time: 9:00 AM
Entry: $50*
Prizes:
- 1st: $700.00
- 2nd: $400.00
- 3rd-4th: $250.00
- 5th-8th: $100.00
Sunday
Core Constructed $1K
Format: Core Constructed
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 playoff
Time: 9:00 AM
Entry: $40*
Prizes:
- 1st: $350.00
- 2nd: $200.00
- 3rd-4th: $125.00
- 5th-8th: $50.00
Star Wars: Unlimited returns to SCG CON this weekend with a Premier Constructed tournament on each day.
Friday
Premier Constructed $1K
Format: Premier Constructed
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 playoff
Time: 11:00 AM
Entry: $40*
Prizes:
- 1st: $350.00
- 2nd: $200.00
- 3rd-4th: $125.00
- 5th-8th: $50.00
Saturday
Premier Constructed $2K
Format: Premier Constructed
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 playoff.
Time: 9:00 AM
Entry: $50*
Prizes:
- 1st: $700.00
- 2nd: $400.00
- 3rd-4th: $250.00
- 5th-8th: $100.00
Sunday
Premier Constructed $1K
Format: Premier Constructed
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 playoff
Time: 9:00 AM
Entry: $40*
Prizes:
- 1st: $350.00
- 2nd: $200.00
- 3rd-4th: $125.00
- 5th-8th: $50.00
Vibes is going all out this weekend with a lineup of Constructed and Sealed events each day, but the headliner for the new TCG is the Sunday Vibes $20K Championship Of The Americas. Whether you are Dummy Thicc rank online or just starting, SCG CON has all the Vibes action you could ask for.
Friday
Constructed Event
Format: Constructed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss. Best of One (1)
Time: 10:00 AM
Entry: $25
Prizes:
- 3-0: 600 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 100 Prize Wall Tickets
Starter Deck Constructed
Format: Starter Decks Only, Bring Your Own Starter Deck
Structure: Two (2) Rounds of Swiss. Best of One (1)
Time: 12:00 PM
Entry: $10
Prizes: All players will receive one Vibes booster pack per round!
Sealed Event
Format: Six (6) Pack Sealed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss. Best of One (1)
Time: 2:00 PM
Entry: $50
Prizes:
- 3-0: 600 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 100 Prize Wall Tickets
Double Prizes Constructed Event
Format: Constructed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss. Best of One (1)
Time: 6:00 PM
Entry: $40
Prizes:
- 3-0: 1200 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
Saturday
Constructed Event
Format: Constructed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss. Best of One (1)
Time: 9:00 AM
Entry: $25
Prizes:
- 3-0: 600 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 100 Prize Wall Tickets
Full-Box Sealed Event
Format: Full Box Sealed (24 Packs!)
Structure: Five (5) rounds of Swiss. Best of One (1)
Time: 12:00 PM
Entry: $175
Prizes:
- 5-0: 800 Prize Wall Tickets
- 4-1: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- 3-2: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-3: 150 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-4: 100 Prize Wall Tickets
Double Prizes Constructed Event
Format: Constructed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss. Best of One (1)
Time: 6:00 PM
Entry: $40
Prizes:
- 3-0: 1200 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
Sunday
Vibes $20K Championship Of The Americas
Format: Constructed
Structure: Swiss Rounds based on attendance, Top 8 Players advance to a Single Elimination Playoff
Time: 9:00 AM – Player Meeting
Prizes: $20,000 Cash Prize Pool!
- 1st: $4,000
- 2nd: $2,000
- 3rd-4th: $1,400
- 5th-8th: $800
- 9th-16th: $500
- 17th-32nd: $250
- Exclusive playmat for all competitors
- Exclusive physical & digital promo for all competitors
- Exclusive physical cards for top finishers
- Special 1st place prize
Double Prizes Constructed Event
Format: Constructed
Structure: Three (3) rounds of Swiss. Best of One (1)
Time: 3:00 PM
Entry: $40
Prizes:
- 3-0: 1200 Prize Wall Tickets
- 2-1: 400 Prize Wall Tickets
- 1-2: 200 Prize Wall Tickets
Side Events And More
Weekend Long Packages
Commander Celebration — $80*
Includes:
- Exclusive access to the Command Zone for all three days
- One (1) Reliquary Tower Promotional Card (Non-Foil)
- Commemorative Badge and Lanyard
- Choose your own playmat from over 20+ available at the Star City Games Prize Wall.
- Four (4) entry vouchers into exclusive Command Zone scheduled events
Buy the Commander Celebration.
cEDH Weekend Pass — $100*
Includes:
- Includes entry into the weekend’s cEDH $5K event
- Exclusive access to the Command Zone for all three days
- One (1) Reliquary Tower Promotional Card (Non-Foil)
- Choose your own playmat from over 20+ available at the Star City Games Prize Wall.
- Two (2) entry vouchers into exclusive Command Zone scheduled events
- Commemorative Badge and Lanyard
Buy the cEDH Weekend Pass.
* Plus Melee.gg fee
Artists
Twenty-one longtime TCG artists will be in attendance to sell prints and sign cards. While at SCG CON Hartford check out booths from all 21:
- Andrea Radeck
- Bryon Wackwitz
- Clare Altman
- Eric Deschamps
- Eric Wilkerson
- Jarel Threat
- Jason Engle
- Jeff Menges
- Joe Slucher
- Ken Meyer Jr.
- Lucas Graciano
- Margaret Organ-Kean
- Mark Poole
- Mark Tedin
- Phil Stone
- Richard Kane Ferguson
- RK Post
- Rob Alexander
- Scott Kirschner
- Scott Murphy
- Steve Ellis
No matter what you are looking for, SCG CON has it. Register and check out all the events at the SCG CON website.
