Regional Championship Qualifier
Regional Championship Qualifiers (RCQs) are qualifying Magic: The Gathering tournaments introduced in 2022 as part of the Premier Play program. They are the first step en route to the World Championship.[1]
The RCQ's replaced both the Players Tour Qualifiers and the WPN Qualifiers.
Description
The top players in a RCQ gain access to the Regional Championships.
Regional Championship Qualifiers are largely held at the WPN store level and are organized by regional tournament organizers. In the first season, organizers could set local qualification guidelines, work with the WPN to schedule qualifiers, and provide program information on their websites. In other words, rather than previous one-plan-fits-all approaches to qualifiers, Wizards of the Coast was giving some flexibility to regional organizers who know their players and how best to hold events in their regions.
Starting with Season 2, Round 1 of the Regional Championship Qualifiers (taking place from April-August 2023), RCQs were required to run either a predetermined Constructed format or Limited.[2] Players who perform well at their local events will earn a chance to compete for larger prizes at the corresponding Regional Championships. Due to format matching, in-store Constructed RCQs qualify players for a RC of the same Constructed format, allowing them to take their favorite deck to the next level of competition. Larger "destination" RCQs may offer different Constructed formats, and Pro Tours may feature different formats than their corresponding RCs.[3]
Regions
- USA
- Canada
- Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
- Australia/New Zealand
- China
- Japan/South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- Chinese Taipei
- Brazil
- Mexico/Central America/Caribbean
- South America
Promos
References
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (March 31, 2022). "Return of the Pro Tour, Your Path to Playing Magic at the Highest Level". Magic.gg.
- ↑ WPN (February 7, 2023). "Regional Championship Qualifier Format Update and Upcoming Promo Cards". Wizards Play Network.
- ↑ Frank Karsten (January 2, 2025). "Metagame Mentor: How to Qualify for the Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour". Magic.gg.