5 Reasons You Should be Excited for Spotlight Series Liverpool

Magic: The Gathering fans, it’s time to pack your decks and mark your calendars. The Spotlight Series is swinging into Liverpool, and this isn’t just another tournament weekend. Whether you’re chasing glory in the Main Event, grinding qualifiers, jamming casual games and side events, or just soaking up the atmosphere, Spotlight Series Liverpool promises to be one of the Magic: The Gathering highlights of the year.

Here are five reasons you won’t want to miss Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man.

Alex Kivitz

1. Glory and Gains - The $50,000 Main Event

At the heart of the weekend sits the Standard Constructed Main Event celebrating Magic: The Gathering | Marvel’s Spider-Man, a two-day competition designed to push players to their limits.

Day 1: Nine grueling Swiss rounds where you’ll need around 18 match points to survive and make it to Day 2.
Day 2: Six more rounds followed by a Top 8 single-elimination playoff.

The stakes couldn’t be higher. The Top 8 competitors will not only take home a share of the $50,000 prize pool, but also secure invitations to the Pro Tour, where the best players in the world compete on the biggest stage Magic has to offer.

What’s more? Competitors will be playing for the perhaps coolest trophy we’ve seen in a long time.

And it’s not just about the top tables. Every participant receives an exclusive Spectacular Spider-Man promo card, a piece of collectible Magic history themed around Marvel’s iconic hero. Those who fight their way into the Top 128 earn a foil version, earning one of the event’s highly desirable keepsakes.

For any Standard player, Liverpool is THE chance to prove yourself against Europe’s best and take the next step toward competitive greatness.

2. Non-Standard Fun - A Stacked Schedule of Side Events

A Weekend Packed with Magic

Even if Standard isn’t your format of choice, Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man has an incredible lineup of Side Events running all weekend long. You could easily fill three full days of play without touching a single game of Standard. From competitive grinders chasing invites to casual drafters cracking boosters for fun, there’s something for every kind of Magic fan.

Friday – Kick Off with the Gauntlets

Start your weekend early with the Regional Championship Gauntlets in Sealed, Modern, and Standard. Go undefeated in any of them and you’ll earn a coveted invite to the Regional Championship Antwerp. It’s the perfect “warm-up” for the big weekend ahead.

Saturday – Legacy and Commander

While the Main Event heats up, Saturday also features the Legacy Cup and Commander Creator Colosseum. Legacy brings the power and precision of Magic’s most intricate format, while the Colosseum celebrates creativity and community through wild, one-of-a-kind Commander decks. Plus, expect a mix of Limited events and Eternal formats running throughout the day.

Sunday – Nostalgia and Big Stakes

As the Main Event heads into Day 2, Sunday keeps the energy high with the Premodern Cup, a nostalgic throwback for long-time fans. You’ll also find three Destination Qualifiers, Sealed, Modern, and Standard, where a Top 8 finish earns you an invite to the Regional Championship Turin 2026. No matter your format or play style, Liverpool offers a full weekend of competition, creativity, and community.

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3. More Than a Tournament - A Spider-Man Themed Festival

Magic: The Gathering’s Spotlight Series isn’t just a tournament circuit, it’s an experience, a whole celebration of Magic, the players, the creators, and the universe that has been built for the last three decades. Each stop comes with its own theme, attractions, and features. And for Liverpool, we will be celebrating one of popular cultures’ most iconic heroes, Spider-Man.

Throughout the event you will be able to get exclusive promos, see amazing displays of artwork and attractions, and see the many people dressed up as their favourite Spider-Man and Marvel characters. The result is an immersive experience where the lines between competitive Magic and pop-culture celebration blur. You’re not just attending another tournament, you’re stepping into a crossover event that will be remembered long after the last match slip is signed.

4. Sights and Sorceries - Artists, Streaming, and the Community

One of the best parts of the Spotlight Series is that it goes beyond the games themselves. The weekend is also about celebrating the wider Magic community.

Artist Alley

Meet some of the game’s most beloved artists, get your favorite cards signed, and pick up exclusive prints. The lineup includes talents like Rowynn Ellis, Xabi Gaztelua, Raluca Marinescu, Ralph Horsley, Charro Javier, Igor Kieryluk, Steve Luke, David O’Connor, Chris Rallis, and more.

Card Altering Workshop

On top of that, the awesome card-altering workshop with ShivanArt is back! This is the perfect place to learn the tips and tricks of altering your favourite Magic cards from one of the best in the scene and express your creativity.

Free Entry and Streaming

Not ready to play but still want to be part of the action? Entry to the hall is free, meaning you can browse, watch, and enjoy without spending a penny. And if you can’t make it to Liverpool, the entire event will be broadcast live on Twitch, so you can catch the action from anywhere in the world. Our casters and stream team will be in the venue and joining in on the celebration as well. Come and meet your favourite casters and content creators.

5. Hot-dogs and Singles - The Vendor Hall Awaits

No Magic: The Gathering event is complete without the buzz of the vendor hall, and Spotlight Series Liverpool is bringing the best in the business. From big-name retailers to local fan-favorites, the hall will be packed with tables overflowing with singles, sealed product, and rare collectibles waiting to find a new home. Whether you’re hunting that last foil for your Commander deck, eyeing fresh Spider-Man boosters, or just love flipping through binders of shiny cardboard, this is the place to be.

You’ll find expert vendors ready to buy, sell, and trade all weekend long, offering fair prices and knowledgeable advice. Expect exclusive event deals, surprise restocks, and maybe even a few hidden gems if you look hard enough. So bring your trade binder, budget a little extra, and get ready to browse.

Check out the vendors attending below:

Why you should be excited for Liverpool

At its core, Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man is more than just a tournament, it’s a celebration of everything that makes Magic special. It’s about friends traveling across cities and countries to meet at the same tables, strangers becoming rivals and then allies, and thousands of players sharing in the same love for a game that has brought people together for over three decades.

Whether you come to compete, to draft, to trade, to loot one (or more…) of the many vendors, or simply to watch, this weekend is a reminder of why Magic: The Gathering endures: because it’s not just about the cards, but about the community that gathers around them. In Liverpool, we’ll celebrate that bond, the stories, the laughter, the victories, and the memories that only Magic can create.