Group Description

In the heart of the Midwest, Chicago’s Magic: The Gathering scene is as bold and dynamic as the city itself. Whether you’re jamming Commander decks in Wicker Park, competing at high-level tournaments, or joining a booster draft downtown, this group connects MTG players in Chicago who want to play more, learn more, and grow together.

With a wide range of stores, formats, and neighborhoods, Chicago is one of the best cities in the U.S. to dive into Magic.

This group is perfect if you’re searching for:

Magic: The Gathering players in Chicago

MTG events, pods, and trades near me

Commander nights and Draft leagues in Chicago

Friday Night Magic events on the North or South Side

Stores that host MTG tournaments in Chicago

Use this group to:

Attend events at Pastimes Comics, Dice Dojo, or Collect This

Organize trades, share deck techs, and test new brews

Host game nights or find consistent playgroups

Connect with players from Lincoln Park to Hyde Park and beyond

Chicago’s shops like Dice Dojo (Edgewater) and Pastimes (Niles) have long been staples in the Magic community. Whether you’re into EDH, Pauper, Pioneer, or Cube, you’ll find a welcoming table and plenty of knowledgeable players here.

With seasonal prereleases, weekly draft nights, and a thriving webcam Commander scene, there’s never a bad time to jump into the fray.

Join this group to meet new players, organize your own pods, or just stay in the know about Chicago’s ever-growing Magic calendar.

Support your Chicago MTG community—click here to become a co-organizer or moderator of this group.