CoolStuffCon Dallas — May 15th - 17th, 2026

cEDH $5k – Challenger Package Exclusive

Time: 10:00am Saturday, May 16th
Preregistration: $99.99 (Challenger Package)
Round Length: 5 Rounds

Compete for big prizes over 5 rounds of Swiss, leading to a top 16 playoff. Prizes range from $200 for 5th-16th, $500 for 2nd-4th, to $1,100 for 1st place. Pods may have three players for balance. Badge required for entry. Prove your skills in this high-stakes Commander showdown!

Prizes:
1st = $1,100
2nd – 4th = $500
5th – 16th = $200

MTG Modern Constructed RCQ

Time: 11:00am Saturday, May 16th and 10:00am Sunday, May 17th
Preregistration: $25
Round Length: Swiss Format, Rounds based on attendance, Cut to top 8

Fight for glory, prizes, and an invite to the Regional Championship! Players will compete in a Swiss format Modern Constructed event. There will be a cut to Top 8, and 1st and 2nd place will receive invites to this season’s Regional Championship. Prize payouts all the way to 16th place!

Prizes:
1st = 300 Credit, Invite to RC, Foil Promo
2nd = 300 Credit, Invite to RC, Foil Promo
3rd – 4th = 100 Credit, Non Foil Promo
5th – 8th = 50 Credit, Non Foil Promo
9th – 16th = Non Foil Promo + 240 Prize Tix

Does not grant access to the Command Zone.

Riftbound $5k

Time: 10:00am Saturday, May 16th
Preregistration: $55
Round Length: Swiss Format, Rounds based on attendance, Cut to top 8

Battle in the Riftbound 5k for a shot at a massive prize pool! With $5,000 on the line, payouts range from $100 for 9th–16th up to $1,500 for 1st place. Bring your strongest deck and battle for Riftbound supremacy.

Prizes:
1st = $1,500
2nd = $700
3rd – 4th = $500
5th – 8th = $250
9th – 16th = $100

Does not grant access to the Command Zone.

MTG Secrets of Strixhaven Sealed RCQ

Time: 11:00am Friday, May 15th
Preregistration: $45
Round Length: Swiss Format, Rounds based on attendance, Cut to top 8

Fight for glory, prizes, and an invite to the Regional Championship! Players will compete in a Swiss format Sealed event featuring Secrets of Strixhaven. There will be a cut to Top 8, and 1st and 2nd place will receive invites to this season’s Regional Championship. Prize payouts all the way to 16th place!

Prizes:
1st = 300 Credit, Invite to RC, Foil Promo
2nd = 300 Credit, Invite to RC, Foil Promo
3rd – 4th = 100 Credit, Non Foil Promo
5th – 8th = 50 Credit, Non Foil Promo
9th – 16th = Non Foil Promo + 240 Prize Tix

Does not grant access to the Command Zone.

MTG Duel Commander Swiss

Time: 9:30am Sunday, May 17th
Preregistration: $25
Player Cap: 32
Round Length: Swiss, rounds based on attendance, cut to top

Duel Commander is the EDH competitive 1v1 variant of Magic: The Gathering’s Commander format. Unlike multiplayer EDH with 40 life, Duel Commander features 20 starting life, a curated banlist for two-player balance, and tournament-optimized gameplay. Players build 100-card singleton decks led by legendary commanders, competing in fast-paced strategic duels.

Prizes:
1st = 1200 tickets
2nd = 800 tickets
3rd – 4th = 400 tickets
5th – 8th = 200 tickets
Trophy for 1st place
Playmat for 1st and 2nd
Unique token for Top 8

Does not grant access to the Command Zone. Proxies not permitted.

Casual Cosplay Contest

Time: Saturday
Entry: FREE

No professional experience required – it’s all about fun and imagination! Raid your closets, garages, and junk drawers for quirky costume ingredients. The more creative, the better! There are prizes for everyone who enters. Start planning your enchanting ensemble today!

Creator Clash

Time: On-Demand
Entry: $20
Round Length: 1 Round

Play side by side with renowned Magic: The Gathering influencers and creators. Each player receives 100 prize tickets. Forge alliances, showcase your skills, and make magic with our special guests!

Prizes:
100 tickets per player