The weekly MTG Arena Announcement post has been published by Wizards of the Coast! Here’s the roundup of everything that is happening and upcoming on MTG Arena! Check out the original source post here or the transcript below. On a related note, you can now check out our newly updated set release and event schedule (specifically for MTG Arena).
Excited to see the upcoming set in action? Prepare yourself for Prerelease events and its release on MTG Arena by watching your favorite streamers on Twitch and YouTube play with them for the first time June 15-16. Learn mechanics, combos, and more from some of the best Magic has to offer!
Are You a Magic Content Creator?
If you’re a streamer or creator interested in Early Access, we may have room for you to join in the fun! Here’s how to get in touch for your location and let them know you’re available for Early Access:
North America: If you’ve participated in Early Access events in the past, you’ll automatically receive an invitation to this Early Access event. If you haven’t participated in Early Access but would like to, email MTGAEarlyAccess@Wizards.com with links to your content to apply. (Please note, not all applicants will receive a response. Thank you for your patience and understanding.)
The Arena Championship 3 wrapped recently with Benjamin Broadstone claiming the top winner’s spot. Maybe you’ll be the next champion? Get a kickstart on your own climb to the top and an invitation to Arena Championship with the Best-of-Three Qualifier Play-In and then the Qualifier Weekend events.
Beginning Friday, June 9, at 6 a.m. PT (13:00 UTC), take your Traditional Historic skills up against the competition in the June Best-of-Three Qualifier Play-In to earn an invitation to the Qualifier Weekend event—which just happens to start right after this Best-of-Three Qualifier Play-In.
Qualifier Weekend Saturday & Sunday, June 10–11
The main event kicks off at 6 a.m. PT (13:00 UTC) on Saturday, June 10! The June Qualifier Weekend event is two days of Traditional Historic competition culminating in a chance to score an invitation to Arena Championship 4!
In Case You Missed It
The Story Behind BattlesIan Adams returned recently with another behind-the-scenes developer article. In this one, he gave us the scoop on how the team brought battles to MTG Arena. If you haven’t yet, check out his article, We Put Battles on MTG Arena: What Was That Like?
Ben Broadstone faced fierce competition from some of the world’s top Magic players in the Arena Championship 3, held May 27–28, to emerge as the champion. Corbin Hosler talked with Ben about his journey to the top of competitive digital play and what he was up against during those two days in May.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Events open on the starting date at 8 a.m. PT (excluding Midweek Magic) and close to entries at 8 a.m. PT (UTC-07:00) on the ending date shown unless otherwise noted.
Midweek Magic
Midweek Magic events open on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. PT and close to new entries on Thursdays at 2 p.m. PT (UTC-07:00).
June 6–8: Historic Pauper
June 13–15: Momir
June 20–22: Starter Deck Test Drive
June 27–29: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Phantom Sealed
July 4–6: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Constructed
The Arena Open Day One entry window begins at 6 a.m. PT and closes to new entries the following day at 3 a.m. PT (UTC-07:00). The Day Two entry window is 2 hours only, from 6 a.m. PT until 8 a.m. PT (UTC-07:00).
Arena Open: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (LTR) Limited July 1–2
July 1: Day One, LTR Sealed (Best-of-One and Best-of-Three)
July 2: Day Two, LTRPlayer Draft (Best-of-Three) There are two Player Draft events on Day Two.
June 2023 Ranked Season
The June 2023 Ranked Season begins May 31 at 12:05 p.m. PT and ends on June 30 at 12 p.m. PT (UTC-07:00)
Bronze Reward: 1 March of the Machine pack
Silver Reward: 1 March of the Machinepack + 500 gold
