CoolStuffCon Orlando is almost here! The event kicks off April 18-20 at the Hyatt Regency on International Drive near the Orange County Convention Center, featuring the first US CommandFest of the year. And this time it arrives hand-in-hand with something new for CoolStuffEvents: high level competition.

Past CommandFests focused on the more casual-friendly experiences of Commander and Limited, and now CoolStuffCon Orlando features the addition of competitive play! Players looking to up their game and take their first step toward participating in the Pro Tour can take a shot at qualifying for the Regional Championship with Regional Championship Qualifiers! CoolStuffCon Orlando will feature a total of three of these events - RCQs for short - and will offer players their chance for glory! Test your mettle and prove your skill as you battle it out for your shot at one of two Regional Championship invites per event. That's SIX invites waiting to be claimed!

The first Regional Championship Qualifier of the weekend, on Friday, April 18th, will feature Tarkir: Dragonstorm Sealed. On both Saturday and Sunday, April 19-20, the format of choice will be Modern.

Here's the full schedule for each event, as well as their respective entry prices:

Friday, April 18 at 10:30 AM: Sealed Tarkir: Dragonstorm RCQ, entry $45

Saturday, April 19 at 11:00 AM: Modern Constructed RCQ, entry $25

Sunday, April 20 at 10:00 AM: Modern Constructed RCQ, entry $25

Additionally, here are the prizes you can win for participating in each of these events:

1st: 300 CoolStuffInc.com Credit, Invite to RC, Foil Promo Fauna Shaman

2nd: 300 CoolStuffInc.com Credit, Invite to RC, Foil Promo Fauna Shaman

3rd - 4th: 100 CoolStuffInc.com Credit, Non-Foil Promo Fauna Shaman

5th - 8th: 50 CoolStuffInc.com Credit, Non-Foil Promo Fauna Shaman

9th - 16th: Non-Foil Promo Fauna Shaman, 240 Prize Tickets

With three events throughout the weekend and six Regional Championship invites on the line, there's plenty of opportunities for you to prove your skills! Pre-register today for your shot at the top! And you don't need to purchase a CommandFest Badge to sign up for an RCQ!

Additionally, for those looking for even more competitive play, CoolStuffCon will also feature a cEDH $5k event for those who purchase a tier 2 CommandFest badge. There will be numerous other scheduled events for both Limited and Constructed play throughout the weekend as well. You can check out the full schedule right here and prep for a weekend of great gameplay. Entry to the event hall is free, but consider pre-registering for events to lock in your spot!

Want to upgrade your experience beyond the competitive? Consider purchasing a CommandFest badge to gain full access to one of the best casual Magic: The Gathering experiences around and take a breather from the intensity of competitive play. Bring your game face and go for the gold only at CoolStuffCon Orlando on April 18-20, 2025!