SCG CON Los Angeles 2026: MTG Regional, Riftbound $10K & Pokémon

SCG CON Los Angeles takes place October 9–11, 2026, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The trading card game convention features a $100,000 Magic: The Gathering Modern Regional Championship alongside Riftbound, Pokémon TCG, Flesh and Blood and other competitive games.

Dates, venue and admission

  • October 9–11, 2026
  • Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall HJ
  • General admission: Free; individual tournament entries may cost extra
  • Saturday public hours: 8 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

MTG Modern Regional Championship: $100,000 prize pool

The invitation-only Modern Regional Championship begins Saturday, October 10, with a 9 a.m. Pacific player meeting and nine Swiss rounds. Players with at least 18 match points advance to Sunday. Day 2 begins at 9 a.m. Pacific, with six more Swiss rounds and a Top 8 single-elimination playoff.

The winner earns $20,000 and invitations to the World Championship and Pro Tour. Star City Games is broadcasting the championship on Saturday and Sunday starting at 9 a.m. Pacific (noon Eastern).

SCG CON Los Angeles 2026 official MTG Regional Championship broadcast promotional graphic
Official SCG CON / Star City Games promotional event graphic.

Riftbound and other tournaments

Riftbound players can compete in scheduled events, including the featured $10K tournament. The convention also hosts Flesh and Blood events and competitive play for additional card games. Check the organizer's current schedule for exact registration deadlines, entry fees and tournament formats before traveling.

Official SCG CON Riftbound ten-thousand-dollar tournament promotional image
Official SCG CON / Star City Games promotional event graphic.

Pokémon TCG at SCG CON Los Angeles

Pokémon TCG players can find scheduled competitive events, including a Standard-format $1K event on Sunday. Verify the latest start time, entry requirements and available places on the official SCG CON schedule.

Official SCG CON Los Angeles Pokémon TCG event promotional graphic
Official SCG CON / Star City Games promotional event graphic.

What collectors should know

In addition to tournaments, the event features trading card vendors and 27 announced TCG artists offering prints and card signings. Bring cards in protective sleeves, confirm artist availability and any signing policies, and leave time for event queues.

Official schedules and coverage

See the official SCG CON Los Angeles event page for registration, formats and updates, and the Star City Games event preview for the championship broadcast and tournament details. The convention center listing confirms public hours and free admission.

Image credits: Featured and inline event graphics are official Star City Games / SCG CON promotional materials used for event reporting; trademarks remain with their owners.

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