MagicCon: Las Vegas Black Lotus VIP
MagicCon: Las Vegas
Black Lotus VIP
MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026 Black Lotus VIP General Schedule
Event locations will be announced closer to the event.
- 12:00 PM – Lounge Opens - Welcome to MagicCon First Look Thursday!
- 12:00 PM – Black Lotus MagicCon: Las Vegas Sealed Event League Product Pick-up and Play begins
- Black Lotus Progressive Sealed Event: Starting on Thursday, pick up 4 packs of Secrets of Stixhaven play boosters and build a 40-card deck. Play at least 2 games each day, Friday through Sunday, to add an additional Secrets of Strixhaven Collector Booster to your pool the following day. Playing 6 games by Sunday will earn you three total Collector Boosters. The final chance to claim any booster prizes earned is Sunday at 5:00pm. Look out for Wizards staff and special guests, playing and defeating them in the lounge could earn you additional prizes!
- 1:00 – 5:00 PM – Black Lotus First Look Activities - UNDER CONSTRUCTION*
- *Black Lotus MagicCon First Look Activities to be announced. Given Black Lotus feedback gathered during 2025, First Look Activities will be consolidated at the MagicCon venue. We received lots of feedback about what folks are looking for as part of First Look Thursday. We are workshopping activities and will keep you updated.
- 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Online Show Store Pre-Order Product Pick-Up
- 7:00 PM – Lounge Closes
- 8:30 – 11:30 PM – Welcome Reception with Wizards of the Coast Guests
- Join members of Wizards of the Coast & Special Guests during this casual mixer. Have a chat, grab a signature or discuss game strategy and design. This is your time to socialize with the makers of the world’s best card game! Light food provided and a no-host bar.
- 8:30 AM – Lounge Opens
- 8:30 – 11:00 AM – Beverage Service
- 9:45 AM – Priority Entry to the Show Floor
- 1:00 – 2:30 PM – Black Lotus Exclusive Meet & Greet (Talent to be announced at a later date)
- PLAY EVENT* with Special Guests from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- *TBD. This event is under construction. Much like First Look Thursday, we are workshopping ideas to change up the lounge play events based on Black Lotus Feedback. Stay tuned and check back here for updates.
- 7:00 PM – Lounge Closed
- 8:30 AM – Lounge Opens
- 8:30 – 11:00 AM – Beverage Service
- 9:45 AM – Priority Entry to the Show Floor
- 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM – WotC Casual Play Designers and members of the Commander Format Panel (CFP) present Planechase Unknown*. Commander Deck needed.
- *Planechase Unknown: Inspired by Gavin Verhey’s Unknown sealed event, the Casual Play Design team continues to bring you wacky and fun MagicCon themed Planechase cards. VIPs will each take home 5 assorted playtest planes and a MagicCon themed planar die in addition to getting to play Planechase Commander with the aforementioned groups.
- 3:30 – 5:00 PM – Black Lotus Exclusive Meet & Greet (Talent to be announced at a later date)
- 7:00 PM – Lounge Closed
- 8:30 AM – Lounge Opens
- 8:30 – 11:00 AM – Beverage Service
- 9:45 AM – Priority Entry to the Show Floor
- 11:00 – 12:30 PM – Black Lotus Exclusive Meet & Greet (Talent to be announced at a later date)
- 1:00 – 5:00 PM – Mystery Booster 2 Drafts*
- *Maximize the Mystery and let chaos reign! Drafts will fire every time we reach 8 players, starting at 1:00 PM on Sunday. Drafts will be limited to 2 per person. The last draft will fire at 4:00 PM regardless of the number of participants. There are no pairings or prizes, but don’t miss your chance to play against Wizards for a chance at extra boosters.
- 3:00 – 4:00 PM – Meet & Greet/Feedback Session with Wizards of the Coast Event Team
- 6:00 PM – Lounge Closed
Las Vegas Black Lotus VIP 2026 Badge Details
- VIP Weekend Badge (Holo Treatment)
- 1x Branded lanyard
- 4x Traditional foil Wayfarer's Bauble promo cards
- 2x Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collector Boosters
- 3x Secrets of Strixhaven Collector Boosters
- 1x Secrets of Strixhaven Codex Bundle
- MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026 Black Lotus Exclusive Quiver Bolt
- MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026 Official Pin
- MagicCon: Las Vegas Official Staff Trader Pin
- Black Lotus Exclusive Playmat
- Black Lotus Exclusive Drinkware
- Black Lotus VIP Branded Bag
- 10% off Official Show Store merchandise
- Priority Entry to the Show Floor at 9:45 AM
- Black Lotus Progressive Sealed League Event - Weekend Long
- Black Lotus Play Events - Friday & Sunday
- Black Lotus Commander Unknown Planechase Event - Saturday
- Access to Thursday First Look Experiences + Welcome Reception
- Access to VIP Lounge
- Access to Exclusive Signing & Play Opportunities with Magic Personalities
- Access to Advanced Online Show Store with Onsite Pick-Up Concierge
- Access to Black Lotus VIP Discord
2026 BLACK LOTUS VIP PROGRAMATIC UPDATES:
We’re making your show smoother, faster, and more enjoyable! Here’s what’s changing for Black Lotus VIP badge holders in 2026.
NEW & IMPROVED:
Shop Early to Skip the Line!
The VIP/Fast Lane and Thursday shopping preview at the Show Store have been retired. As a Black Lotus VIP badge holder, you’ll now have exclusive access to an online early shopping window. Pre-order your favorite items before the show and we’ll package them for you for easy pick up onsite.
- Where product transaction limits per day are in place, Black Lotus VIP attendees will be able to purchase a full-weekend allocation of product at one time to remove the need to return to the store. Product limits will be communicated at a later date
- Enjoy your 10% discount as always
- For every $150 spent in a single transaction either during the new early shopping window online or on-site at the Official Show Store, Black Lotus VIPs attendees will receive a Forest promo card with art by John Avon while supplies last. Please bring your order receipt to the lounge to verify your orders and receive your promo cards
- You are still welcome to shop in-store via the GA line anytime during the show
Simplified First Look Experience
All First Look activities will take place right at the venue, no need to dash between locations! We loved trialing our Thursday Black Lotus VIP experience in 2025, and it is now a standard part of the badge package going forward.
Mythic VIP Bundle
We’ve been asked if there is a way to secure a Black Lotus VIP badge for all MagicCon events in a season. For the first time, we have been able to make that possible! The Mythic VIP bundle will be available for purchase on December 1 while supplies last.
NOTABLE CHANGES:
Due to set up needs, Black Lotus VIP early access to the show floor will change from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM. You’ll still receive priority access to the show floor over other badge types and be among the first to experience the action. All vendors, exhibitors, etc. will be ready and waiting for you.
FAQ
More details will be available closer to the show.
Unfortunately, once badges are sold out, they are gone.
All your VIP Merch is available for pick up in the Black Lotus Lounge all weekend long.
Yes! You may pick up your 4 play boosters any time during MagicCon: Las Vegas show hours, including the Black Lotus early access on Thursday.
Access to any parties or other off-site/after-hour events, and ticketed play events is not included in your badge. You will be able to purchase these separately via your Leap account. More information regarding off-site/after-hour events will be available closer to the show.
Unfortunately, all badges are non-transferable. For additional questions about our badge policy, please check out our FAQ page.