Game On: Your Ultimate Guide to Dec-Jan First Week’s Hottest Card Store Events!
Are you ready to dive into a world of card game excitement? Mark your calendars for Dec-Jan First week, 2025, because card stores across the U.S. are hosting some thrilling events! There’s something for every gamer. Let’s break down the can’t-miss events taking the gaming community by storm!
1. GW Age of Sigmar / The Old World Day
- Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: A day dedicated to exploring the Age of Sigmar and The Old World, perfect for fans of Warhammer.
2. Disney Lorcana League
- Location: Macon, Georgia
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: Join fellow fans of Disney Lorcana for an exciting league event and build your deck.
3. Disney Lorcana League
- Location: Roswell, Georgia
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: Compete and enjoy a fun day of Disney Lorcana, a rapidly growing trading card game.
4. One Piece TCG Constructed Tournament
- Location: Anchorage, Alaska
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: Take part in a constructed tournament for One Piece TCG and show off your best strategies.
5. Magic: Casual Commander Night
- Location: Santa Barbara, California
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: Relax and play Magic in the popular Commander format in a casual, friendly setting.
6. One Piece
- Location: Carmichael, California
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: Join other One Piece TCG fans for a fun-filled day of gameplay and community building.
7. FAB Classic Constructed
- Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: Compete in a Flesh and Blood (FAB) Classic Constructed event and test your skills.
8. MTG Legacy
- Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: Participate in an exciting Legacy format tournament for Magic the Gathering fans.
9. One Piece Tourney!
- Location: Carmichael, California
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: A fun-filled One Piece TCG tournament for players to test their skills and strategy.
10. Pokemon Monday Night Battle
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: A night of Pokémon battling for players to enjoy a competitive atmosphere.
11. Monday Night Modern MTG Tournament
- Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: Compete in a Modern format Magic tournament with fellow enthusiasts.
12. MTG Cash Modern
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: A great opportunity for Modern MTG players to compete for cash prizes and bragging rights.
13. Digimon Card Game
- Location: Wilmington, Delaware
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: Dive into the world of Digimon with this exciting card game event, perfect for fans of the series and competitive players alike.
14. Yu-Gi-Oh! Advanced Format
- Location: Wilmington, Delaware
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: Test your skills in the advanced format of Yu-Gi-Oh! and compete against the best in the area.
15. One Piece
- Location: East Norriton, Pennsylvania
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: Join the adventure with One Piece TCG, where you can show off your deck-building skills and compete with fellow fans.
16. MTG Modern Mondays
- Location: East Norriton, Pennsylvania
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: Participate in a Modern format tournament for Magic: The Gathering, offering a competitive environment for both seasoned players and newcomers.
17. Illumineers Tournament – Lorcana
- Location: Benton, Arkansas
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: Test your skills in a Lorcana tournament, an exciting Disney card game that brings beloved characters to life.
18. PokeMondays
- Location: SF, California
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: Start your week with a competitive Pokémon event, perfect for players of all levels looking to engage in some friendly battles.
19. Disney Lorcana Tournament
- Location: Macon, Georgia
- Event Start: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Event End: December 30, 2024, Monday
- Why You Should Go: Compete in the Disney Lorcana Tournament, showcasing your strategic skills while enjoying the magic of Disney.
20. One Piece TCG
- Location: Pueblo, Colorado
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Test your deck-building prowess and combat skills in this One Piece Trading Card Game event.
21. MTG Commander Tuesday
- Location: Roswell, Georgia
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: January 01, 2025, Wednesday
- Why You Should Go: Gather your most creative decks for a fun Commander event that runs late into the evening, perfect for Magic fans.
22. Board Game Meetup
- Location: Davis, California
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Meet new friends and play a variety of board games in a casual, welcoming setting.
23. Pokemon TCG League Play
- Location: Lebanon, New Hampshire
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Participate in Pokémon TCG League Play for a fun and competitive event that will bring out the best in every player.
24. A Song of Ice and Fire Game Night
- Location: Clovis, California
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Join this strategic and immersive game night where you can enjoy A Song of Ice and Fire miniatures in an engaging and competitive environment.
25. Happy Hour Tuesday
- Location: Aurora, Colorado
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Enjoy a relaxed evening with great company and special deals, perfect for card game enthusiasts looking to unwind and have fun.
26. Magic – Open Play Commander
- Location: Carmichael, California
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Bring your favorite Commander deck for a casual play session with fellow Magic: The Gathering fans.
27. Yu-Gi-Oh!
- Location: Dalton, Georgia
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Engage in intense Yu-Gi-Oh! duels and showcase your deck in this exciting tournament.
28. Lorcana Constructed
- Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Participate in a constructed format of Disney’s Lorcana and prove your deck-building skills.
29. Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament
- Location: Huntsville, Alabama
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Join a competitive Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament and battle against skilled duelists for the top spot.
30. Pokemon Tourney!
- Location: Chino Valley, Arizona
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Get ready for a fun and competitive Pokémon tournament where you can show off your battling skills.
31. Pokemon Standard Tournament
- Location: Northglenn, Colorado
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Engage in an official Pokémon Standard Tournament and test your deck against others in the format.
32. Pokemon Standard Tournament
- Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Join this Pokémon Standard Tournament for a chance to showcase your skills in a competitive environment.
33. Star Wars Unlimited Weekly Play
- Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Engage in weekly Star Wars Unlimited gameplay and enjoy this thrilling TCG experience.
34. Commander FREE PLAY
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: A relaxed, no-pressure Commander free play session perfect for building connections with fellow Magic: The Gathering fans.
35. Warhammer Hobby Night
- Location: Newington, Connecticut
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Spend the evening building and painting your Warhammer miniatures while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow hobbyists.
36. Magic – Pauper
- Location: Carmichael, California
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Play Magic: The Gathering in Pauper format, where only common cards are allowed, creating a unique and fun experience for budget-friendly decks.
37. MTG Modern
- Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Compete in the Modern format of Magic: The Gathering and battle it out for a chance to take home victory.
38. Pokemon Standard
- Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Engage in a competitive Pokémon Standard format tournament, perfect for all skill levels.
39. Yu-Gi-Oh! Standard
- Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Take part in a Yu-Gi-Oh! Standard tournament and see how your deck measures up against the competition.
40. MTG Commander
- Location: East Norriton, Pennsylvania
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: A fantastic opportunity for Commander fans to come together, whether for fun or competitive play.
41. Star Wars Unlimited Tournament
- Location: Lenexa, Kansas
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Compete in a tournament for Star Wars Unlimited and showcase your strategy and knowledge of the game.
42. One Piece Tournament
- Location: Paramus, New Jersey
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Show off your One Piece TCG skills in an exciting tournament against fellow enthusiasts.
43. One Piece Super League Tournament
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Join a high-stakes tournament in the One Piece Super League for a chance to prove your mastery.
44. Yu-Gi-Oh!
- Location: Macon, Georgia
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Duel against other Yu-Gi-Oh! players in an action-packed event.
45. Star Wars Unlimited
- Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Participate in a weekly Star Wars Unlimited event and immerse yourself in this strategic card game.
46. Shadowverse: Evolve Tournament
- Location: Wilmington, Delaware
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Compete in the Shadowverse: Evolve Tournament and test your skill in this dynamic card game.
47. Flesh and Blood TCG
- Location: Wilmington, Delaware
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Get in on the action in a Flesh and Blood TCG event, where precision and strategy are key.
48. Digimon
- Location: East Norriton, Pennsylvania
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: A must for Digimon TCG fans to join this competitive event and show off their decks and strategies.
49. One Piece Tournament
- Location: Springfield, Illinois
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Compete in a dynamic One Piece TCG tournament and prove your skills in the ever-popular card game.
50. Pokemon Standard Tournament
- Location: Gautier, Mississippi
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Join the action in a competitive Pokemon Standard tournament to challenge other players and refine your strategy.
51. MtG: Drafts & Draughts
- Location: Berkeley, California
- Event Start: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Event End: December 31, 2024, Tuesday
- Why You Should Go: Take part in a fun and casual Magic: The Gathering draft while enjoying some draught beers with fellow players.
52. Magic — Open Play Commander
- Location: Carmichael, California
- Event Start: January 01, 2025, Wednesday
- Event End: January 01, 2025, Wednesday
- Why You Should Go: A laid-back Commander event for anyone looking to get some casual playtime with friends and fellow Magic enthusiasts.
53. Magic – Pioneer
- Location: Carmichael, California
- Event Start: January 01, 2025, Wednesday
- Event End: January 01, 2025, Wednesday
- Why You Should Go: Dive into Pioneer format and compete in a fast-paced tournament filled with high-level play.
54. Digimon – Constructed
- Location: Carmichael, California
- Event Start: January 01, 2025, Wednesday
- Event End: January 01, 2025, Wednesday
- Why You Should Go: Test your Digimon deck in a Constructed format event and see how your strategy fares against the competition.
55. Sports Card Pack Drawing
- Location: Anchorage, Alaska
- Event Start: January 01, 2025, Wednesday
- Event End: January 01, 2025, Wednesday
- Why You Should Go: Join the excitement of a sports card pack drawing, where you have the chance to win rare packs and cards.
56. MTG
- Location: Macon, Georgia
- Event Start: January 02, 2025, Thursday
- Event End: January 02, 2025, Thursday
- Why You Should Go: Participate in a Magic: The Gathering event with a variety of formats to enjoy.
57. Magic – Duel Commander
- Location: Carmichael, California
- Event Start: January 02, 2025, Thursday
- Event End: January 02, 2025, Thursday
- Why You Should Go: Challenge others in a Duel Commander event and engage in high-stakes one-on-one matches.
58. MTG
- Location: Macon, Georgia
- Event Start: January 03, 2025, Friday
- Event End: January 03, 2025, Friday
- Why You Should Go: Another opportunity to enjoy Magic: The Gathering, perfect for players who want to test out their decks.
59. Friday Night Magic
- Location: Roswell, Georgia
- Event Start: January 03, 2025, Friday
- Event End: January 03, 2025, Friday
- Why You Should Go: End the week on a high note with Friday Night Magic, offering fun games and the chance to win prizes.
60. Magic – Standard
- Location: Carmichael, California
- Event Start: January 03, 2025, Friday
- Event End: January 03, 2025, Friday
- Why You Should Go: Test your deck-building skills and compete in a fast-paced Standard format tournament in Magic: The Gathering.
61. Magic – FNM Commander
- Location: Carmichael, California
- Event Start: January 03, 2025, Friday
- Event End: January 03, 2025, Friday
- Why You Should Go: Join in the fun with Friday Night Magic featuring Commander format. A great event for casual play and socializing with Magic enthusiasts.
62. Star Wars Unlimited
- Location: Roswell, Georgia
- Event Start: January 04, 2025, Saturday
- Event End: January 04, 2025, Saturday
- Why You Should Go: Dive into the galaxy far, far away with Star Wars Unlimited, a new opportunity to explore the universe with your favorite characters in card form.
63. Magic – Open Play Commander
- Location: Carmichael, California
- Event Start: January 04, 2025, Saturday
- Event End: January 04, 2025, Saturday
- Why You Should Go: Enjoy a laid-back open play Commander session with a chance to make new friends and try out different decks.
64. Yu-Gi-Oh!
- Location: Macon, Georgia
- Event Start: January 04, 2025, Saturday
- Event End: January 04, 2025, Saturday
- Why You Should Go: Compete in an exciting Yu-Gi-Oh! event, where you can show off your deck and strategies in this action-packed card game.
65. Pokemon – League Style Play
- Location: East Norriton, Pennsylvania
- Event Start: January 05, 2025, Sunday
- Event End: January 05, 2025, Sunday
- Why You Should Go: Get ready for League-style play in Pokemon TCG, offering a competitive but friendly environment to improve your skills and earn rewards.
