SCG CON Dallas takes over the Fort Worth Convention Center from Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6, 2026 for three days of tournament Magic: The Gathering at the highest competitive level in North Texas. Presented by Star City Games — the oldest and largest tournament organizer in the Magic space — SCG CON Dallas is the marquee Magic convention on the 2026 DFW calendar and a must-attend event for any serious Magic player in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, or Arkansas.
The weekend is built around the Spotlight Series main event — a high-stakes Constructed tournament with a five-figure top prize — and anchored by a rotating selection of side events that run continuously from Friday morning through Sunday night. Expect Commander pods, Two-Headed Giant, Limited (Sealed and Draft) events, Cube, Legacy, Modern, Pioneer, and Standard tournaments, Pauper queues, and the always-popular Universes Beyond themed Spotlight Series event. Big-name commentators, content creators, and pros will be on-site for coverage, and the vendor hall features 30+ Magic-specialist dealers buying, selling, and trading singles, sealed product, playmats, sleeves, art prints, and hobby supplies. Artists alley includes Magic illustrators for signings, alters, and original art sales.
Friday hours typically run 10:00 AM to midnight, Saturday 8:00 AM to midnight, and Sunday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM CDT, with scheduled tournament start times posted in advance on the SCG CON website. Weekend badges, single-day passes, and event-specific entry fees are all available at scgcon.starcitygames.com — early-bird pricing typically sells out weeks in advance, so register early if you plan to attend. Side events and casual play are included with a badge, and grinders can stay busy from open to close every day.
The Fort Worth Convention Center is located at 1201 Houston Street in the heart of downtown Fort Worth, steps from Sundance Square, the Water Gardens, and numerous restaurants and hotels. Parking is available in the convention center garage and in multiple downtown lots, with discounted rates for badge-holders at partner hotels. The venue is fully ADA accessible, with elevator access, climate control, and thousands of square feet of dedicated tournament and vendor floor space. Public transit (Trinity Railway Express, Molly the Trolley, and bus routes) connects downtown Fort Worth to DFW Airport, Dallas, and Arlington.
This event is primarily tailored to competitive Magic players — Constructed grinders building for the Spotlight Series, Limited players chasing Sealed and Draft trophies, and Commander enthusiasts looking for deep tables of casual play. Collectors and vintage hunters will find a robust vendor hall with Reserved List staples, Old School playables, and rare promos and foils. Casual fans can drop in for single-day passes to play in side events, meet content creators, and score exclusive promo cards distributed at the door. Cosplay, community panels, and a few comic-con-style side offerings round out the weekend.
To make the most of SCG CON Dallas, register early for main events and any limited-capacity side events, book hotel rooms in the SCG block for walking-distance convenience, and bring a solid deck box, playmats, sleeves, a loyalty and life counter, dice, and a printed decklist. Study the judge staff and tournament rules ahead of time. Follow @StarCityGames on Twitter and Instagram for real-time pairings updates, feature matches, and prize-payout announcements across the weekend.