- Shop and trade with CoolStuffInc.com, Hot Sauce Games, and Wasteland Gaming
- Browse accessories from Nerd Gear and Worlds of Whimsy
- Enter and play in side events outside the Command Zone
- Connect with content creators during scheduled Meet & Greet events
- Meet featured Magic: The Gathering artists
- Show off your look in the Casual Cosplay Contest
CoolStuffCon Dallas — May 15th - 17th, 2026
CoolStuffEvents welcomes players from across the region to CoolStuffCon Dallas, a weekend celebrating Magic: The Gathering and Riftbound! Dive into nonstop tournaments, featured events, and casual play alongside fellow fans in one of Texas’s most vibrant cities.
Special Guests / meet and greet your favorites
Andre Garcia
Featured Artist
Blue Collar Commander
Content Creator
Brian David-Marshall
Game Designer
Chris Seaman
Featured Artist
DuelCastMTG
Content Creator
GirlPod
Content Creators
Justine Jones
Featured Artist
Kieran Yanner
Featured Artist
Kurohitsuki
Content Creator
Lena Richards
Featured Artist
Maldhound
Content Creator
MTGNerdGirl
Content Creator
Nicholas Gregory
Featured Artist
SchulzCubed
Content Creator
Skrippy
Content Creator
Taalia Vess
Content Creator
VeggieWagon
Content Creator
ZBexx
Featured Cosplayer
ZMainCharacter
Featured Cosplayer
Ian, Perfect Seven
Content Creator
Reytromancer, Perfect Seven
Content Creator
Lowwki, Perfect Seven
Content Creator
Steven, Perfect Seven
Content Creator
More Special Guest announcements coming soon!
Ticket Packages / enhance your experience
Traveler
CoolStuffCon
FREE!
Warrior
Command Zone
$79.99
- All Traveler activities
- Full access to the Command Zone
- 1 Commemorative Badge and Lanyard
- 1 Creator Clash Voucher
- 2 Constructed Pod Entry Vouchers
- 1 CSI Promo
- 1 Mystery Playmat Prize Voucher
Challenger
Command Zone + cEDH $5k
$99.99
- All Traveler activities
- Full access to the Command Zone
- 1 Commemorative Badge and Lanyard
- 1 cEDH $5k Tournament Entry Voucher
- 1 CSI Promo
- 1 Mystery Playmat Prize Voucher
Learn more about Event Vouchers and Prize Vouchers in the FAQ.
CoolStuffCon is FREE to attend! Command Zone access requires a badge.
Exclusive Metal Coin Token
Take part in select Commander and cEDH events at CoolStuffCon Dallas, and receive an exclusive metal coin token! This unique keepsake is only available while supplies last, so check out our Featured Events and sign up to secure your spot.
Final designs coming soon!
A Post-Apocalyptic TCG Set in the Ruins of NYC
Humanity survives underground in the subway tunnels of New York City, generations born and buried without ever seeing the sky. To escape your station, defeat the Boss who steps off the train at your stop. Win, and you take their place.
Cataclysm Arcade is built for TCG players, collectors, and fans of cinematic dystopian worlds. Playable out of a single pack. BUILT FOR DYNAMIC MULTIPLAYER ACTION.
Featuring game design by Brian David-Marshall and artwork by Andre Garcia. Find them both at the show to get an early peek!
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Featured Events / high-stakes tournaments
cEDH $5k – Challenger Package Exclusive
Time: 10:00am Saturday, May 16th
Preregistration: $99.99 (Challenger Package)
Round Length: 5 Rounds
Compete for big prizes over 5 rounds of Swiss, leading to a top 16 playoff. Prizes range from $200 for 5th-16th, $500 for 2nd-4th, to $1,100 for 1st place. Pods may have three players for balance. Badge required for entry. Prove your skills in this high-stakes Commander showdown!
Prizes:
1st = $1,100
2nd – 4th = $500
5th – 16th = $200
Duel Commander Swiss
Time: 9:30am Sunday, May 17th
Preregistration: $25
Player Cap: 32
Round Length: Swiss
Duel Commander is the EDH competitive 1v1 variant of Magic: The Gathering’s Commander format. Unlike multiplayer EDH with 40 life, Duel Commander features 20 starting life, a curated banlist for two-player balance, and tournament-optimized gameplay. Players build 100-card singleton decks led by legendary commanders, competing in fast-paced strategic duels.
Prizes:
1st = 1200 tickets
2nd = 800 tickets
3rd – 4th = 400 tickets
5th – 8th = 200 tickets
Trophy for 1st place
Playmat for 1st and 2nd
Unique token for Top 8
Does not grant access to the Command Zone. Proxies not permitted.
Riftbound $5k
Time: 10:00am Saturday, May 16th
Preregistration: $55
Round Length: Swiss Format, Rounds based on attendance, Cut to top 8
Battle in the Riftbound 5k for a shot at a massive prize pool! With $5,000 on the line, payouts range from $100 for 9th–16th up to $1,500 for 1st place. Bring your strongest deck and battle for Riftbound supremacy.
Prizes:
1st = $1,500
2nd = $700
3rd – 4th = $500
5th – 8th = $250
9th – 16th = $100
Does not grant access to the Command Zone.
Casual Cosplay Contest
Time: Saturday
Entry: FREE
No professional experience required – it’s all about fun and imagination! Raid your closets, garages, and junk drawers for quirky costume ingredients. The more creative, the better! There are prizes for everyone who enters. Start planning your enchanting ensemble today!
Creator Clash
Time: On-Demand
Entry: $20
Round Length: 1 Round
Play side by side with renowned Magic: The Gathering influencers and creators. Each player receives 100 prize tickets. Forge alliances, showcase your skills, and make magic with our special guests!
Prizes:
100 tickets per player
More event announcements coming soon!
Hotel & Venue / where it all happens
Hyatt Regency Dallas
300 Reunion Boulevard
Dallas, Texas, 75207
Special promotion ends April 22, 2026
CoolStuffCon Dallas is brought to you in part by Ultimate Guard!
A huge thank you to Ultimate Guard for their contributions to the Prize Wall, in addition to providing giveaways and Creator Clash prize support.
Be sure to show them some love and check out their Squaroes line of deck boxes, including characters from Magic: The Gathering!
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- Place any CoolStuffInc.com order by May 12, 12:00 AM ET.
- Select the CoolStuffCon Dallas Pickup option during the checkout process.
- Visit the Prize Wall at any point during CoolStuffCon Dallas and pick up your order!
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