The Magic Grand Prix returns to Baltimore for the first time since 2012. Khans of Tarkir will descend upon the Baltimore Convention Center for some Limited action. Join us as we kick off the 2015 season with this amazing event that is sure to be the talk of the Magic community for years to come.
Each player will receive a commemorative Grand Prix Baltimore deck box, while VIP entries will receive additional exclusive swag. Players battling it out in one of the many side events available will receive a unique Khans of Tarkir branded playmat. This playmat features the artwork of a popular Khans of Tarkir card and was selected to represent the flavor of the set.
Nestled in the heart of downtown Baltimore, the Convention Center is a short walk to the world-renowned Inner Harbor and historic Little Italy. Surrounding this urban waterfront park are a number of family-friendly attractions and restaurants. The National Aquarium features more than 16,000 animals, from sharks to a giant sea turtle. Sports fans should be excited to know that the yearly Army-Navy football game will be held in Baltimore this very same weekend.
Entry into the Grand Prix event venue is free of charge.
Main Event Registration Fee: $60 ($50 Early Bird Preregistration special until November 30)
Registration online until December 12, 2014 at 10 p.m.
Registration will be held on-site Friday, December 12 from 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
There will be no on-site registration on Saturday.
Many Grand Prix offer additional services to participants, such as Sleep-In Specials and VIP packages. Sleep-In Specials allow players with byes to skip the player meeting on Saturday and arrive shortly before their first round begins. VIP packages provide various perks such as complimentary bottled water, special seating, and exclusive artist signings. Details of these services vary from event to event; please check the organizer's web site for specifics.
The format for Grand Prix Baltimore is Khans of Tarkir Sealed Deck on Day One, Booster Draft on Day Two. For more information on the format and schedule, click here.
Players can earn tournament byes for the Grand Prix Baltimore main event on Saturday by meeting the appropriate Planeswalker Point thresholds by December 10 or by winning a Grand Prix Trial that awards byes to this event.
For more information on the number of byes you can earn for this event and how to earn them, click here.
Along with the main event, there are additional side-event tournaments to play in at a Grand Prix. Side events are offered at all Grand Prix on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For details on side events that you can find at every Grand Prix, click here.
A list of additional events and a full schedule for when side events take place can be found on the Card Titan website. All side events (except casual events) will have a Planeswalker Points multiplier of 3x.
Last Chance Trials
Standard Trials: $20 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
1st: Two-Round bye for the Grand Prix and 36 packs, plus FREE VIP Registration upgrade
2nd: 36 booster packs
3rd/4th: 18 booster packs
5th-8th: 10 booster packs
9th-16th: 4 booster packs
Each participant will receive a GP Baltimore Sagu Mauler Playmat!
Khans of Tarkir Sealed Deck Trials: $25 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Standard Trials: $20 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
1st: Two-Round bye for the Grand Prix and 36 packs, plus FREE VIP Registration upgrade
2nd: 36 booster packs
3rd/4th: 18 booster packs
5th-8th: 10 booster packs
9th-16th: 4 booster packs
Each participant will receive a GP Baltimore Sagu Mauler Playmat!
Some of the hottest and most famous artists in Magic will be joining us at Grand Prix Baltimore. All artists will be available to sign cards, playmats, and more. In addition, all will be selling prints, artist proofs, original art/sketches, and doing custom alterations of mats and cards!
Artist information will be announced at a later date.
If you are flying into Baltimore, use the Baltimore/Washington International Airport (listed as BWI).
It is located 12 miles outside downtown Baltimore, a short cab ride away (approximately $30).
From Washington D.C. and points South, take I-95 N to exit 53 for I-395 N toward Downtown/Inner Harbor. Make a slight right onto W Conway St. Turn left onto S. Charles St. The Convention Center will be on the left.
From Philadelphia, PA and points North, take I-95 S to exit 53 for I-395 N toward Downtown/Inner Harbor. Make a slight right onto W Conway St. Turn left onto S. Charles St. The Convention Center will be on the left.
From Frederick, MD and points West, take I-70 E to exit 91A for I-695 S toward I-95 S/Baltimore/Glen Burnie. Take exit 11A on the left for I-95 N toward Baltimore. Take I-95 N to exit 53 for I-395 N toward Downtown/Inner Harbor. Make a slight right onto W Conway St. Turn left onto S. Charles St. The Convention Center will be on the left.
Baltimore is hosting a number of major events during the weekend of the Grand Prix, and because of that the city's hotels are either sold out or charging premium prices. The GP room block is at the nearby Lord Baltimore Hotel (www.lordbaltimorehotel.com), and the room block rate is $199/night with a minimum two-night stay. This room block will stay open until December 1st, or until it is full, whichever comes first. To make reservations in this room block, use code 1412GPBALT online or by mentioning the "Grand Prix Baltimore" rate when making your reservation by phone at 1-855-539-1928.
Since the room block is more expensive than we at Card Titan would prefer, we have decided to help all the players who stay in the official GP room block by offering a unique promotion: every person who books a room in the official GP room block will receive a voucher for a FREE On-Demand Side Event for each person staying in the room (maximum 4)!
