The following article is part of the Pro Tour Eldritch Moon Organized Play Announcement, which is comprised of three parts.
2017 Grand Prix Schedule
Editor’s Note: Some updates were made to the 2017 Grand Prix schedule pertaining to Grand Prix Hong Kong, Metz, Las Vegas, Cleveland and Shanghai. The information displayed here is current, but for official reference for all things related to this program, please refer to the Grand Prix page.
Our team has been hard at work on the 2017 Grand Prix schedule, and we're excited to announce what you will have to look forward to next year! You can find the whole schedule below.
| City | Country | Venue | Date | Format | TO |
| Louisville | USA | Kentucky Expo Center | January 6–8, 2017 | Legacy | StarCityGames |
| San Jose | USA | San Jose Convention Center | January 27–29, 2017 | Limited | ChannelFireball |
| Prague | Czech Republic | PVA Expo | January 27–29, 2017 | Limited | TournamentCenter |
| Pittsburgh | USA | David Lawrence Convention Center | February 10–12, 2017 | Standard | Pastimes |
| Vancouver | Canada | Vancouver Convention Centre | February 17–19, 2017 | Modern | GameKeeper |
| Brisbane | Australia | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre | February 17–19, 2017 | Modern | Chain Links |
| Utrecht | The Netherlands | Jaarbeurs | February 24–26, 2017 | Standard | Cascade Games |
| New Jersey | USA | Meadowlands Exposition Center | March 10–12, 2017 | Standard | ChannelFireball |
| Barcelona | Spain | Fira Barcelona | March 10–12, 2017 | Standard | TournamentCenter |
| Shizuoka | Japan | Twin Messe | March 17–19, 2017 | Standard | Big Magic |
| Porto Alegre | Brazil | Centro de Eventos Fiergs | March 17–19, 2017 | Standard | Nerdz |
| Orlando | USA | Orange County Convention Center | March 24–26, 2017 | Limited | StarCityGames |
| San Antonio | USA | Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center | March 31–April 2, 2017 | Team Modern | Cascade Games |
| México City | Mexico | Hilton Mexico City Reforma | April 7–9, 2017 | Team Limited | ChannelFireball |
| Richmond | USA | Greater Richmond Convention Center | May 5–7, 2017 | Limited | StarCityGames |
| Bologna | Italy | Bologna Fiere | May 5–7, 2017 | Limited | Legacy |
| Beijing | China | University of Science and Technology Beijing Gymnasium | May 5–7, 2017 | Limited | Panda Events |
| Montréal | Canada | Montréal Place Bonaventure | May 19–21, 2017 | Standard | GameKeeper |
| Santiago | Chile | Hotel Gran Palace | May 19–21, 2017 | Standard | La Forja de Stone |
| Copenhagen | Denmark | Bella Center | May 26–28, 2017 | Modern | ChannelFireball |
| Kōbe | Japan | Kōbe International Exhibition Center | May 26–28, 2017 | Modern | Hobby Station |
| Omaha | USA | CenturyLink Center Omaha | June 2–4, 2017 | Standard | Cascade Games |
| Amsterdam | The Netherlands | RAI | June 2–4, 2017 | Standard | TournamentCenter |
| Manila | Philippines | SMX Convention Center | June 2–4, 2017 | Standard | Chain Links |
| Las Vegas | USA | Las Vegas Convention Center | June 15–16, 2017 | Legacy | ChannelFireball |
| Las Vegas | USA | Las Vegas Convention Center | June 16–17, 2017 | Limited | ChannelFireball |
| Las Vegas | USA | Las Vegas Convention Center | June 17–18, 2017 | Modern | ChannelFireball |
| Cleveland | USA | Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland | June 23–25, 2017 | Team Limited | Pastimes |
| Sydney | Australia | International Convention Centre Sydney | June 23–25, 2017 | Team Limited | Chain Links |
| Toronto | Canada | Enercare Centre | July 21–23, 2017 | Limited | Face to Face Games |
| Kyōto | Japan | Pulse Plaza | July 21–23, 2017 | Limited | Big Magic |
| Minneapolis | USA | Minneapolis Convention Center | August 4–6, 2017 | Standard | Pastimes |
| Birmingham | England | NEC | August 11–13, 2017 | Modern | ChannelFireball |
| São Paulo | Brazil | Pro Magno | August 11–13, 2017 | Modern | Bazar de Bagdá |
| Denver | USA | Colorado Convention Center | August 18–20, 2017 | Standard | Cascade Games |
| Indianapolis | USA | Indiana Convention Center | August 25–27, 2017 | Limited | Pastimes |
| Metz | France | Metz-Expo | August 25–27, 2017 | Limited | ChannelFireball |
| Washington, D.C. | USA | Dulles Expo Center | September 1–3, 2017 | Standard | StarCityGames |
| Turin | Italy | Lingotto Fiere | September 1–3, 2017 | Standard | Legacy |
| Providence | USA | Rhode Island Convention Center | September 29–October 1, 2017 | Team Limited | Pastimes |
| Shizuoka | Japan | Twin Messe | September 29–October 1, 2017 | Team Limited | Hareruya |
| Phoenix | USA | Phoenix Convention Center | October 27–29, 2017 | Limited | ChannelFireball |
| Liverpool | England | Exhibition Centre Liverpool | October 27–29, 2017 | Limited | Cascade Games |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | Kowloon International Trade And Exhibition Centre | October 27–29, 2017 | Limited | Chain Links |
| Atlanta | USA | Georgia World Congress Center | November 10–12, 2017 | Standard | StarCityGames |
| Warsaw | Poland | Expo XXI | November 10–12, 2017 | Standard | TournamentCenter |
| Shanghai | China | Xing fu Menggongchang (Happiness Factory) | November 10–12, 2017 | Standard | Panda Events |
| Portland | USA | Oregon Convention Center | November 17–19, 2017 | Standard | Cascade Games |
| Lyon | France | Lyon EurExpo | November 24–26, 2017 | Team Limited | ChannelFireball |
| Oklahoma City | USA | Cox Convention Center | December 8–10, 2017 | Modern | Cascade Games |
| Madrid | Spain | Pabillon de Cristal | December 8–10, 2017 | Team Modern | TournamentCenter |
| New Jersey | USA | Meadowlands Exposition Center | December 15–17, 2017 | Limited | ChannelFireball |
| Singapore | Singapore | Singapore EXPO | December 15–17, 2017 | Limited | Chain Links |
2017's Grand Prix schedule features:
- An increased number of events compared to last year, with 53 Grand Prix events in total
- More Limited events spread out through each season, a popular piece of feedback we received in 2016
- More team event weekends, as this was also something the community has been asking for that we wanted to assure was part of the schedule
The spread of events by format is as follows:
- 20 Standard events
- 15 Limited events
- 8 Modern events
- 6 Team Limited events
- 2 Team Unified Modern events
- 2 Legacy events
You also may have noticed a couple of interesting weekends in that schedule. Here's a quick overview.
San Antonio and Madrid
Grand Prix in San Antonio, Texas, and Madrid, Spain, will feature a fresh addition to the Grand Prix schedule: Team Unified Modern. The feedback we have received is a general love for team events, and there was a strong interest in bringing Team Constructed Grand Prix to the public. Team Unified Modern is the format we're using to explore the possibility of more team events in the future, as it is the format for the World Magic Cup and we expect there to be interest in exploring the same format that tournament's competitors play.
North America's Team Constructed Grand Prix will take place earlier in 2017, while Europe's Team Constructed Grand Prix is situated one week after the 2017 World Magic Cup. Madrid's event combines with the Team Limited Grand Prix in Lyon, France, the weekend before the World Magic Cup for competing teams that want to make the most of their trip to Nice, France, for the big event next year.
Las Vegas
The other major outlier in the schedule is Las Vegas, which features three Grand Prix all taking place in the same span of time at the same location.
Grand Prix Las Vegas in 2017 will comprise three Grand Prix main events featuring Legacy, Modern, and Limited on June 15–18, 2017. The main events start on Thursday and carry through the entire weekend as follows:
- The Legacy main event takes place June 15–16
- The Limited main event takes place June 16–17
- The Modern main event takes place June 17–18
With three main events in a single four-day span, players who travel to Grand Prix Las Vegas will have the opportunity to play in multiple large-scale events in a single trip, making this one unforgettable Magic Grand Prix experience.
Preliminary and Regional Pro Tour Qualifiers in 2017
The 2017 rounds, dates, and formats for the Preliminary Pro Tour Qualifiers (PPTQs) and Regional Pro Tour Qualifiers (RPTQs) have also been finalized. Below you'll find the date ranges and formats for each round separated by Pro Tours.
For Pro Tour Nashville (May 12–14, 2017)
- PPTQ Round (Standard/Sealed): October 15, 2016–January 8, 2017
- RPTQ Weekends (Standard): February 25–26 and March 4–5, 2017
- Magic Online RPTQs: March 4 and March 11, 2017
For Pro Tour Kyōto (July 28–30, 2017)
- PPTQ Round (Standard/Sealed): January 21–April 16, 2017
- RPTQ Weekends (Sealed with Top 8 Booster Draft): June 3–4 and June 10–11, 2017
- Magic Online RPTQs: June 10 and June 17, 2017
For Pro Tour Albuquerque (November 3–5, 2017)
- PPTQ Round (Standard/Sealed): April 29–July 2, 2017
- RPTQ Weekends (Standard): August 12–13 and August 19–20, 2017
- Magic Online RPTQs: August 19 and August 26, 2017
For the first Pro Tour of 2018 (TBD)
- PPTQ Round (Modern/Sealed): July 15–October 8, 2017
- RPTQ Weekends (Modern): November 11–12 and November 18–19, 2017
- Magic Online RPTQs: November 18 and November 25, 2017
For the second Pro Tour of 2018 (TBD)
- PPTQ Round (Standard/Sealed): October 21, 2017–January 7, 2018
- RPTQ Weekends: TBD
- Magic Online RPTQs: TBD
For more information on Preliminary and Regional Pro Tour Qualifiers, visit the PPTQ and RPTQ pages. For the latest info on your local store's PPTQs, talk to your store's manager for more details.
2017 World Magic Cup Qualifiers
The formats and dates for next year's World Magic Cup Qualifiers have been finalized. You can find that info below:
July 1–2, 2017 (Modern)
September 9–10, 2017 (Standard)
September 23–24, 2017 (Modern)
These events will qualify winners to participate on their country's team for the 2017 World Magic Cup in Nice, France, December 1–3, 2017. More info on next year's World Magic Cup will be available at a later date.
Other Events in 2017
And finally, here are the dates for other large events taking place in 2017.
Super Sunday Series Championship: January 7–8, 2017 (taking place at Wizards of the Coast Headquarters in Renton, Washington)
Magic Online Championship: March 3–5, 2017 (location TBD)
Eternal Weekend in North America: September 23–24, 2017 (taking place in Columbus, Ohio)
Eternal Weekend in Europe: March 31–April 2, 2017 (taking place in Paris, France)
As you can see, 2017 is packed with plenty of opportunities to experience Magic at every level across a variety of formats.