The Gathering Grounds

Women of Wizards is an employee resource group at Wizards of the Coast committed to supporting the growth and success of women and gender-diverse employees. Our mission is to build an inclusive and supportive workplace by fostering mentorship, career development, and leadership opportunities. Through connection, collaboration, and open dialogue, we aim to empower our members and contribute to a more welcoming and equitable culture — both at Wizards and within the gaming industry.

Wizards Pride is dedicated to making Wizards of the Coast a LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace. As an employee resource group, we work to ensure that LGBTQ+ employees feel seen, supported, and celebrated-both within the company and in the broader community.  Beyond our internal efforts, Wizards Pride actively engages in work for and in the community, including outside partnerships, annual participation in Seattle Pride and our yearly charity campaigns.

Stop by throughout the weekend to play pride events!  For the event, players can treat all eligible commanders as though they had partner ability. This allows players to add an additional commander to a deck they already have or use a never-before-seen combination of two commanders to helm a totally new deck. Commanders that already have abilities like partner won’t let players have more than two commanders.

Birds of Paradise is a group dedicated to uplifting people of marginalized genders, raising awareness about equality in gaming, and providing safe spaces both online and in person events.

Celebrity Vintage Cube - Friday 12:00PM - 5:00PM

Celebrate the diversity of the Gathering Grounds by coming out and watching some of your favorite MTG personalities battle it out playing a classic format -  Vintage Cube.

Disabled Gamers and Allies Meetup - Sunday 12:00PM - 3:00PM

Whether you’re a disabled gamer or an ally, come out and celebrate with us and make some new friends in the process! Hosted by PhyrexianHannah.

An Introduction to Magic Tournaments - Daily 12:00PM - 5:00PM

Have you ever wanted to dip your toes into tournament grinding but don’t know where to start? NileJoanRivers has you covered. In the morning you can check out a Standard deck to practice then jump into our free Standard mini-tournament.

Meet Birds of Paradise! - All Weekend

Come by the BOP! booth in the Gathering Grounds area to learn more about our organization and meet some of our members. We will be playing Pai Gow and commander on demand. We look forward to meeting you! 

The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) is the leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and advancement of Latinx arts and culture. Through grants, leadership development, and national gatherings, NALAC uplifts the voices shaping our creative future.

Step into a space where culture, creativity, and community come alive.

Meet the team behind the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) and explore how we champion Latinx artists, storytellers, and cultural workers nationwide. Whether you're an artist, fan, or fellow creative, stop by to learn how our work supports the people shaping the cultural landscape, and how you can be part of it.

Join us Saturday and Sunday to tap into the power of narrative and intuition with Xelena González, offering Lotería Remedios card readings inspired by Latinx culture and collective healing traditions. Whether you're seeking clarity or connection, this is your chance to embrace the art of reflection, MagicCon style.