Midweek Magic is a weekly event taking place Tuesdays to Thursdays in MTG Arena where players can enjoy casual games of online Magic in a variety of formats with no entry cost. Players can earn individual card rewards (ICRs) and in-game cosmetics for wins.

Screenshot of Midweek Magic in MTG Arena with rewards tracking pips for one, two, and three wins

Midweek Magic began as FNM at Home in March of 2020, developed to keep the fun of Friday Night Magic events alive when players couldn't visit their local game stores. Thankfully, in-store play slowly resumed in many locations, and Friday Night Magic returned.

We didn't want to lose the fun and community around FNM at Home, so we updated our FNM at Home event to take place from Tuesdays to Thursdays and renamed it Midweek Magic. Now, you can enjoy Magic during the week on MTG Arena and then connect with your friends at your local game store for fun, in-person Friday Night Magic events, too!

Midweek Magic Schedule

Midweek Magic events begin on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. PT and end on Thursdays at 2 p.m. PT (UTC -07:00).

  • December 17–19: Brawl Builder Challenge Pioneer Masters*
    Choose one of our Pioneer Masters commanders and build a 100-card Brawl deck using any cards in MTG Arena (excluding those on the Brawl banned list)! Select the list below to see all the commanders you can use in this event.

    Brawl Builder Challenge Pioneer Masters Commanders List

    Ajani Steadfast
    Ajani, Mentor of Heroes
    Anax and Cymede
    Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver
    Athreos, God of Passage
    Chandra, Flamecaller
    Domri Rade
    Dragonlord Atarka
    Dragonlord Dromoka
    Dragonlord Kolaghan
    Dragonlord Ojutai
    Dragonlord Silumgar
    Elspeth, Sun's Champion
    Ephara, God of the Polis
    Erebos, God of the Dead
    Garruk, Apex Predator
    Garruk, Caller of Beasts
    Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
    Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
    Heliod, God of the Sun
    Iroas, God of Victory
    Jace, Architect of Thought
    Jace, Memory Adept
    Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
    Karametra, God of Harvests
    Keranos, God of Storms
    Kiora, the Crashing Wave
    Kruphix, God of Horizons
    Kytheon, Hero of Akros
    Liliana of the Dark Realms
    Liliana Vess
    Liliana, Heretical Healer
    Linvala, the Preserver
    Medomai the Ageless
    Mogis, God of Slaughter
    Narset Transcendent
    Nissa, Vastwood Seer
    Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
    Nylea, God of the Hunt
    Ob Nixilis Reignited
    Pharika, God of Affliction
    Phenax, God of Deception
    Pia and Kiran Nalaar
    Polukranos, World Eater
    Purphoros, God of the Forge
    Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
    Sarkhan Unbroken
    Sidisi, Undead Vizier
    Tasigur, the Golden Fang
    Thassa, God of the Sea
    Xenagos, God of Revels
    Xenagos, the Reveler
    Zurgo Bellstriker
  • December 24–26: Explorer Showcase*
    Try out Explorer preconstructed decks to see if you find a new favorite! Change decks as often as you like.
  • December 31–January 2: Magic: The Gathering Foundations Phantom Sealed*
    Open six packs and add basic lands to make a 40-card deck, and then play against other players as much as you want.
  • January 7–9: Pioneer Masters Phantom Sealed*
    Open six Pioneer Masters packs—with all three Pioneer Masters bonus sheets available—and add basic lands to make a 40-card deck, then play against other players as much as you want.

*Cards used in these events are not added to your collection.