Group Description

New York City is full of high-stakes action, and MTG players here bring that same energy to the table. Whether you’re spell-slinging at your local game store, trading rares in the subway, or battling for mythic rank from your apartment, this group connects Magic: The Gathering players in NYC with the local and online communities they’ve been searching for.

From Brooklyn to the Bronx, Queens to Staten Island, Manhattan to Harlem, our goal is to help you find MTG groups in New York City that suit your favorite format, playstyle, and schedule. Whether you’re a seasoned Planeswalker or a brand-new player curious about deck-building, this group makes it easy to join the battlefield.

This group is perfect if you’re searching for:

Magic: The Gathering players in New York City

MTG groups in NYC

Commander night in Manhattan or Brooklyn

Draft events near me

MTG trade groups in New York

Local game stores and Friday Night Magic in NYC

Use this group to:

Join Commander pods, draft nights, and modern format events

Find casual and competitive MTG playgroups

Host Magic nights at bars, cafés, or local shops

Trade cards, show off your pulls, or get deck help

Stay updated on prereleases, set rotations, and NYC MTG events

Connect with folks playing MTG Arena, paper, or webcam games

New York City has no shortage of places to play. Spots like The Uncommons in Greenwich Village, Hex & Co. on the Upper West Side, and Montasy Comics in Midtown are go-to venues for Friday Night Magic, sealed events, and casual hangouts. Whether you’re looking for a draft table or a place to test your latest Commander deck, there’s a game waiting for you.

We celebrate every type of player—Commander lovers, cEDH grinders, lore nerds, cube builders, collectors, and newbies. Whether you’re trading at The Uncommons in the Village, dueling at Hex & Co., or playing kitchen-table Magic in Queens, this group helps you stay in the loop and in the game.

So if you’re looking to shuffle up, make new friends, and play more Magic in New York City, you’ve found your group.

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