Special Events
This page is for special one-time events like Pre-Releases, Tournaments, and Meet-Ups.
Events listed here may overlap with or replace our normal weekly schedule.
For our regular schedule of Magic, Pokemon, D&D, and SWU events, check out our Weekly Schedule Page
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Pokemon 2026 Worlds Celebration Tournament
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/pokemon-2026-worlds-celebration-tournament
Participating Trainers will earn a Pokémon Trading Card Game promo card featuring Pikachu and a San Francisco-inspired background, while supplies last. Plus, at each location, winners from each age division—Junior, Senior, and Masters—will earn a copy of the promo card with “WINNER” stamped on it.
For the first time, Trainers who win a Worlds Celebration event this year will also be treated to some cool commemorative accessories to keep upping their game! Trainers who win a Pokémon TCG event will receive a Worlds Celebration themed deck box and card sleeves to flex their next deck.
Due to current seating limitations, registration is limited to 32 players. Pre-registration is HIGHLY recommended.
Plan to arrive at 3:00 pm to register your deck. The first round is scheduled to begin promptly at 3:30 pm.
Magic: The Hobbit Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/magic-hobbit-prerelease
Return to Middle-earth and experience a timeless tale's grand beginning! Set out from The Shire with Bilbo, Gandalf, and their company of Dwarves in pursuit of fortune, adventure, and the dreadful Dragon Smaug. Amass and recruit your armies in the shadow of The Lonely Mountain, then battle it out to claim the treasures of Erebor!
Our six in-store pre-release tournaments will be as follows:
Friday, 8/7 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, 8/8 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, 8/9 at 12 pm and 4 pm
Each event is limited to 32 players in the store!
Magic: The Hobbit Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/magic-hobbit-prerelease
Return to Middle-earth and experience a timeless tale's grand beginning! Set out from The Shire with Bilbo, Gandalf, and their company of Dwarves in pursuit of fortune, adventure, and the dreadful Dragon Smaug. Amass and recruit your armies in the shadow of The Lonely Mountain, then battle it out to claim the treasures of Erebor!
Our six in-store pre-release tournaments will be as follows:
Friday, 8/7 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, 8/8 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, 8/9 at 12 pm and 4 pm
Each event is limited to 32 players in the store!
Magic: The Hobbit Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/magic-hobbit-prerelease
Return to Middle-earth and experience a timeless tale's grand beginning! Set out from The Shire with Bilbo, Gandalf, and their company of Dwarves in pursuit of fortune, adventure, and the dreadful Dragon Smaug. Amass and recruit your armies in the shadow of The Lonely Mountain, then battle it out to claim the treasures of Erebor!
Our six in-store pre-release tournaments will be as follows:
Friday, 8/7 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, 8/8 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, 8/9 at 12 pm and 4 pm
Each event is limited to 32 players in the store!
Magic: The Hobbit Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/magic-hobbit-prerelease
Return to Middle-earth and experience a timeless tale's grand beginning! Set out from The Shire with Bilbo, Gandalf, and their company of Dwarves in pursuit of fortune, adventure, and the dreadful Dragon Smaug. Amass and recruit your armies in the shadow of The Lonely Mountain, then battle it out to claim the treasures of Erebor!
Our six in-store pre-release tournaments will be as follows:
Friday, 8/7 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, 8/8 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, 8/9 at 12 pm and 4 pm
Each event is limited to 32 players in the store!
Magic: The Hobbit Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/magic-hobbit-prerelease
Return to Middle-earth and experience a timeless tale's grand beginning! Set out from The Shire with Bilbo, Gandalf, and their company of Dwarves in pursuit of fortune, adventure, and the dreadful Dragon Smaug. Amass and recruit your armies in the shadow of The Lonely Mountain, then battle it out to claim the treasures of Erebor!
Our six in-store pre-release tournaments will be as follows:
Friday, 8/7 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, 8/8 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, 8/9 at 12 pm and 4 pm
Each event is limited to 32 players in the store!
Magic: The Hobbit Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/magic-hobbit-prerelease
Return to Middle-earth and experience a timeless tale's grand beginning! Set out from The Shire with Bilbo, Gandalf, and their company of Dwarves in pursuit of fortune, adventure, and the dreadful Dragon Smaug. Amass and recruit your armies in the shadow of The Lonely Mountain, then battle it out to claim the treasures of Erebor!
Our six in-store pre-release tournaments will be as follows:
Friday, 8/7 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, 8/8 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, 8/9 at 12 pm and 4 pm
Each event is limited to 32 players in the store!
Pokemon Summer Break Tournament
Register and see more details at this link!
Mid-Year Celebration events are the perfect way to take it easy while still staying sharp as the Pokémon Championship Series takes a break at local Play! Note: This is not a CP-earning event.
Due to current seating limitations, registration is limited to 32 players. Pre-registration is HIGHLY recommended.
Plan to arrive at 3:00 pm to register your deck. The first round is scheduled to begin promptly at 3:30 pm.
Pokemon: Mega Evolution - Pitch Black Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/pokemon-mega-evolution-pitch-black-prerelease
During our FOUR in-store events, you will build a deck from your Prerelease Kit and get a chance to battle three other players! For every match completed, you will receive another booster pack of Mega Evolution - Pitch Black! Our events will be:
Saturday, July 4th (3:00-5:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 3:30 pm)
Sunday, July 5th (1:00-3:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 1:30 pm)
Thursday, July 9th (6:00-8:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 6:30 pm)*
Saturday, July 11th (3:00-5:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 3:30 pm)*
Each in-store event is limited to 24 players, so make sure you PRE-REGISTER! (*The events on the second weekend will only be held if product is available.)
SWU: Ashes of the Empire Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/swu-ashes-of-the-empire-prerelease
Get the newest Star Wars Unlimited set, "A Lawless Time", a full week before the set releases. As its title suggests, this set turns its focus to a specific era within the Star Wars galaxy: the Battle of Endor and the years that followed it, featuring characters, ships, and events that played a starring role during the fall of the Galactic Empire and the period of uncertainty left in its wake.
There is an 8 player limit per event, so please pre-register to guarantee your spot!
We will have two events:
Friday, July 10th at 6:30 pm
Saturday, July 11th at 12:15 pm
SWU: Ashes of the Empire Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/swu-ashes-of-the-empire-prerelease
Get the newest Star Wars Unlimited set, "A Lawless Time", a full week before the set releases. As its title suggests, this set turns its focus to a specific era within the Star Wars galaxy: the Battle of Endor and the years that followed it, featuring characters, ships, and events that played a starring role during the fall of the Galactic Empire and the period of uncertainty left in its wake.
There is an 8 player limit per event, so please pre-register to guarantee your spot!
We will have two events:
Friday, July 10th at 6:30 pm
Saturday, July 11th at 12:15 pm
Pokemon: Mega Evolution - Pitch Black Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/pokemon-mega-evolution-pitch-black-prerelease
During our FOUR in-store events, you will build a deck from your Prerelease Kit and get a chance to battle three other players! For every match completed, you will receive another booster pack of Mega Evolution - Pitch Black! Our events will be:
Saturday, July 4th (3:00-5:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 3:30 pm)
Sunday, July 5th (1:00-3:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 1:30 pm)
Thursday, July 9th (6:00-8:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 6:30 pm)*
Saturday, July 11th (3:00-5:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 3:30 pm)*
Each in-store event is limited to 24 players, so make sure you PRE-REGISTER! (*The events on the second weekend will only be held if product is available.)
Pokemon: Mega Evolution - Pitch Black Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/pokemon-mega-evolution-pitch-black-prerelease
During our FOUR in-store events, you will build a deck from your Prerelease Kit and get a chance to battle three other players! For every match completed, you will receive another booster pack of Mega Evolution - Pitch Black! Our events will be:
Saturday, July 4th (3:00-5:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 3:30 pm)
Sunday, July 5th (1:00-3:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 1:30 pm)
Thursday, July 9th (6:00-8:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 6:30 pm)*
Saturday, July 11th (3:00-5:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 3:30 pm)*
Each in-store event is limited to 24 players, so make sure you PRE-REGISTER! (*The events on the second weekend will only be held if product is available.)
Pokemon: Mega Evolution - Pitch Black Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/pokemon-mega-evolution-pitch-black-prerelease
During our FOUR in-store events, you will build a deck from your Prerelease Kit and get a chance to battle three other players! For every match completed, you will receive another booster pack of Mega Evolution - Pitch Black! Our events will be:
Saturday, July 4th (3:00-5:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 3:30 pm)
Sunday, July 5th (1:00-3:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 1:30 pm)
Thursday, July 9th (6:00-8:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 6:30 pm)*
Saturday, July 11th (3:00-5:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 3:30 pm)*
Each in-store event is limited to 24 players, so make sure you PRE-REGISTER! (*The events on the second weekend will only be held if product is available.)
Pokemon Mid-Year Celebration Tournament
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/pokemon-midyear-celebration-06-27-2026
Mid-Year Celebration events are the perfect way to take it easy while still staying sharp as the Pokémon Championship Series takes a break at local Play! Note: This is not a CP-earning event.
Winners of each division will each take home an exclusive playmat featuring the adorable trio of Chikorita, Totodile, and Tepig!
Due to current seating limitations, registration is limited to 32 players. Pre-registration is HIGHLY recommended.
Plan to arrive at 3:00 pm to register your deck. The first round is scheduled to begin promptly at 3:30 pm.
Magic: Marvel Super Heroes Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/magic-marvel-super-heroes-prerelease
The Marvel Universe has arrived in full force! An all-star roster of heavy hitters jumps from the comics to the battlefield, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Our six in-store pre-release tournaments will be as follows:
Friday, 6/19 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, 6/20 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, 6/21 at 12 pm and 4 pm
Each event is limited to 32 players in the store!
Magic: Marvel Super Heroes Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/magic-marvel-super-heroes-prerelease
The Marvel Universe has arrived in full force! An all-star roster of heavy hitters jumps from the comics to the battlefield, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Our six in-store pre-release tournaments will be as follows:
Friday, 6/19 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, 6/20 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, 6/21 at 12 pm and 4 pm
Each event is limited to 32 players in the store!
Magic: Marvel Super Heroes Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/magic-marvel-super-heroes-prerelease
The Marvel Universe has arrived in full force! An all-star roster of heavy hitters jumps from the comics to the battlefield, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Our six in-store pre-release tournaments will be as follows:
Friday, 6/19 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, 6/20 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, 6/21 at 12 pm and 4 pm
Each event is limited to 32 players in the store!
Magic: Marvel Super Heroes Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/magic-marvel-super-heroes-prerelease
The Marvel Universe has arrived in full force! An all-star roster of heavy hitters jumps from the comics to the battlefield, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Our six in-store pre-release tournaments will be as follows:
Friday, 6/19 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, 6/20 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, 6/21 at 12 pm and 4 pm
Each event is limited to 32 players in the store!
Magic: Marvel Super Heroes Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/magic-marvel-super-heroes-prerelease
The Marvel Universe has arrived in full force! An all-star roster of heavy hitters jumps from the comics to the battlefield, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Our six in-store pre-release tournaments will be as follows:
Friday, 6/19 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, 6/20 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, 6/21 at 12 pm and 4 pm
Each event is limited to 32 players in the store!
Magic: Marvel Super Heroes Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/magic-marvel-super-heroes-prerelease
The Marvel Universe has arrived in full force! An all-star roster of heavy hitters jumps from the comics to the battlefield, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Our six in-store pre-release tournaments will be as follows:
Friday, 6/19 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, 6/20 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, 6/21 at 12 pm and 4 pm
Each event is limited to 32 players in the store!
Magic: Secrets of Strixhaven Store Championship
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/magic-secrets-of-strixhaven-store-championship
This Sunday's Standard Showdown is being replaced with the seasonal Magic Store Championship Tournament! Bring out your favorite Standard-format deck for this chance to win some exclusive promo cards from the Secrets of Strixhaven set.
Participation is limited to 32 Participants, so register now to secure your spot!
Pokemon League Challenge
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/pokemon-league-challenge-2025
This League Challenge is part of the 2025 Pokemon Championship Point Season! Due to current seating limitations, registration is limited to 32 players. Pre-registration is HIGHLY recommended.
Plan to arrive at 3:00 pm to register your deck. The first round is scheduled to begin promptly at 3:30 pm.
Pokemon: Mega Evolution - Chaos Rising Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/pokemon-mega-evolution-chaos-rising-prerelease
During our THREE in-store events, you will build a deck from your Prerelease Kit and get a chance to battle three other players! For every match completed, you will receive another booster pack of Mega Evolution - Chaos Rising! Our events will be:
[CANCELLED] Saturday, May 9th (3:00-5:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 3:30 pm)
[CANCELLED] Sunday, May 10th (1:00-3:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 1:30 pm)
Thursday, May 14th (6:00-8:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 6:30 pm)*
Saturday, May 16th (3:00-5:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 3:30 pm)*
Sunday, May 17th - priority given to customers who were pre-registered for our cancelled first weekend. Contact service@spandexcity.com to transfer your pre-registration. (1:00-3:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 1:30 pm)
Each in-store event is limited to 24 players, so make sure you PRE-REGISTER! (*The events on the second weekend will only be held if product is available.)
Pokemon: Mega Evolution - Chaos Rising Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/pokemon-mega-evolution-chaos-rising-prerelease
During our THREE in-store events, you will build a deck from your Prerelease Kit and get a chance to battle three other players! For every match completed, you will receive another booster pack of Mega Evolution - Chaos Rising! Our events will be:
[CANCELLED] Saturday, May 9th (3:00-5:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 3:30 pm)
[CANCELLED] Sunday, May 10th (1:00-3:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 1:30 pm)
Thursday, May 14th (6:00-8:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 6:30 pm)*
Saturday, May 16th (3:00-5:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 3:30 pm)*
Sunday, May 17th - priority given to customers who were pre-registered for our cancelled first weekend. Contact service@spandexcity.com to transfer your pre-registration. (1:00-3:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 1:30 pm)
Each in-store event is limited to 24 players, so make sure you PRE-REGISTER! (*The events on the second weekend will only be held if product is available.)
Pokemon: Mega Evolution - Chaos Rising Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/pokemon-mega-evolution-chaos-rising-prerelease
During our THREE in-store events, you will build a deck from your Prerelease Kit and get a chance to battle three other players! For every match completed, you will receive another booster pack of Mega Evolution - Chaos Rising! Our events will be:
[CANCELLED] Saturday, May 9th (3:00-5:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 3:30 pm)
[CANCELLED] Sunday, May 10th (1:00-3:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 1:30 pm)
Thursday, May 14th (6:00-8:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 6:30 pm)*
Saturday, May 16th (3:00-5:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 3:30 pm)*
Sunday, May 17th - priority given to customers who were pre-registered for our cancelled first weekend. Contact service@spandexcity.com to transfer your pre-registration. (1:00-3:30 pm; pre-registered players can arrive at 1:30 pm)
Each in-store event is limited to 24 players, so make sure you PRE-REGISTER! (*The events on the second weekend will only be held if product is available.)
Pokemon League Challenge
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/pokemon-league-challenge-2025
This League Challenge is part of the 2025 Pokemon Championship Point Season! Due to current seating limitations, registration is limited to 32 players. Pre-registration is HIGHLY recommended.
Plan to arrive at 3:00 pm to register your deck. The first round is scheduled to begin promptly at 3:30 pm.
Magic: Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/magic-secrets-of-strixhaven-prerelease
Return to Strixhaven, Magic's beloved mage school, and uncover years of mysteries as you explore its hallowed halls and beyond. The five colleges are back, each with their own unique look, feel, and magic focus.
Our six in-store pre-release tournaments will be as follows:
Friday, 4/17 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, 4/18 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, 4/19 at 12 pm and 4 pm
Each event is limited to 32 players in the store!
Magic: Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/magic-secrets-of-strixhaven-prerelease
Return to Strixhaven, Magic's beloved mage school, and uncover years of mysteries as you explore its hallowed halls and beyond. The five colleges are back, each with their own unique look, feel, and magic focus.
Our six in-store pre-release tournaments will be as follows:
Friday, 4/17 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, 4/18 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, 4/19 at 12 pm and 4 pm
Each event is limited to 32 players in the store!
Magic: Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/magic-secrets-of-strixhaven-prerelease
Return to Strixhaven, Magic's beloved mage school, and uncover years of mysteries as you explore its hallowed halls and beyond. The five colleges are back, each with their own unique look, feel, and magic focus.
Our six in-store pre-release tournaments will be as follows:
Friday, 4/17 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, 4/18 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, 4/19 at 12 pm and 4 pm
Each event is limited to 32 players in the store!
Magic: Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease
Register and see more details at this link!
https://www.spandexcity.com/shop/p/magic-secrets-of-strixhaven-prerelease
Return to Strixhaven, Magic's beloved mage school, and uncover years of mysteries as you explore its hallowed halls and beyond. The five colleges are back, each with their own unique look, feel, and magic focus.
Our six in-store pre-release tournaments will be as follows:
Friday, 4/17 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, 4/18 at 3 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, 4/19 at 12 pm and 4 pm
Each event is limited to 32 players in the store!
Register for Weekly Gaming Events here! Check out our regular schedule on our Hours & Weekly Events Page
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons Encounters!
Current sessions are:
Tuesdays 7-9 pm
Wednesdays 7-9 pm
We will be playing using the 5th edition rules (also referred to as "D&D Next"). Our Dungeon Masters will take you through an epic adventure, one week at a time. Each encounter session will last approximately 2 hours. (Space may be limited based upon the number of available Dungeon Masters, so make sure you register early!)
For your character, you have two options:
Use one of the pre-generated characters that we provide
Create your own* under the supervision of one of our DMs (you may not bring in a character that was created on your own)
*You can make arrangements to meet one of our DMs at the store to generate and certify your character prior to your first Encounter.
If you purchase (or have purchased/pre-ordered) any of the core books at Spandex City, you get 5 FREE D&D Encounter sessions. Core books that qualify are:
Player's Handbook
Monster Manual
Dungeon Masters Guide