Most local game stores have Facebook pages where they advertise tournaments and special events they’re hosting. There are also local MTG Facebook groups like “MTG Orlando” where you can find events, trades, and players to test with. Before we get into Regional Championships I just wanted to briefly touch on casual paper events.

In Locator's search bar, you can find Wizards Play Network stores, Magic events, and Dungeons & Dragons events by selecting these from the dropdown. There is also an option for Magic Premier Events, though these events will be added in the near future. Filters allow you to narrow your search results by event types and formats.

FNMs and Store Championships are by no means the only local events out there. You might find cEDH tournaments, Chaos Sealed tournaments, local Modern $1ks, and more depending on your LGS. A bit of research could be your first step towards a more fulfilling experience with MTG. Regional Championships are your next step towards the Pro Tour.

MOCS Opens can take you directly there, while smaller Qualifier events have been an option for a PPTQ to PTQ-style entry. Currently you have to qualify for Showcase Challenges, which feed directly into the MOCS. The MOCS is the most prestigious event on Magic Online. It’s an invite-only 8-player competition with a $70k prize pool.