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You may already know NRGEvents.gg is bringing the next Series event—and a full weekend of play—to PopCon.US this May.What you may not know yet?This is one of the most ambitious, player-friendly schedules we’ve ever built.🧭 A Smarter Schedule: Play that is "On Time"To make navigating a multi-game weekend seamless, we’re introducing Time Codes across the entire schedule:🕐 Top of the Hour → Riftbound🕒 Quarter Hour (:15) → Lorcana🕕 Bottom of the Hour (:30) → Magic: The Gathering🕘 Last Quarter Hour (:45) → Flesh & BloodYou’ll know what’s launching—just by looking at the clock.⚡ Always-On: The NRG Turbo Power PlantBetween scheduled events, the action continues.Welcome to the NRGEvents.gg Turbo Power Plant:Sit down anytimeChoose any game, any formatPlay a 1v1 (or one multi-player pod) for a single-round matchEarn prize tickets—fast (Prize tickets redeem at the Prize Wall for packs, accessories, and more.)Yes, this means:👉 Underserved, out-of-print games 👉 Unsanctionable format like Old School MTG👉 Even competitive UNO (seriously)The only stipulation in the Turbo Power Plant is all play is with authentic cards and real opponents.🃏 More Games, More Shots: On-Demand EventsLooking to play something more than a 1-rounder of your favorite game?You can put your name in the queue for On-Demand Events (ODEs) all weekend for most games.DigimonOne PiecePokémonStar Wars: UnlimitedAnd moreThe moment a critical mass of players are ready—you'll be gathered and play. Simple as that. The typical events here are either the 8-player, "Win-a-Bunch (of Prize Tix)" single elimination events or sealed 8-player or 4-player "Pick Two" drafts.🔥 Flash EventsAs the main schedule winds down, you can still play. Just like Sonic, you have to go fast!NRG Flash Events will run later into the day based on demand:1-Round DraftsRapid-fire ODEsTurbo Power Plant specialsIf you still want to play, you can do so until our staff decides to sleep (or the venue kicks us out).🎟️ Do You Need a PopCon Badge?Short answer:👉 You need a PopCon badge to access PopCon.👉 You do not need a badge to play NRGEvents.That’s right.NRGEvents.gg remains committed to a core promise:No cost to enter the play space.🎉 But You’ll Probably Want the Badge AnywayPopCon.US isn’t just hosting us—it’s a full-scale pop culture experience:Celebrity guestsVendors and artistsAmateur wrestlingEscape roomsInteractive experiences (You can make your own leather dice bag!)Last year, many NRG players took advantage of discounted badges and turned their tournament weekend into a full convention experience. And the discount badges are back courtesy of PopCon.US. Get a 1-Day Discount Badge here.Get an All Weekend Discount Badge here.That opportunity is back.And yes—if you want your TMNT, LOTR, or other Universes Beyond cards signed, you’ll want that badge. 😉🚀 Power Your PlayNRGEvents.gg is honored to Power Your Play at PopCon.US.Whether you’re grinding events, hopping formats, or just jamming games all weekend:This is your playground. Sign up today at https://www.nrgevents.gg/conventions/nrg-events-popcon
Last year an amazing, though based on this player's skill not unexpected, thing happened—2025 MVP Grayson Nemets won two Modern Showdowns. According to the Champs invite system, this meant that a slot needed to be opened to another at-large point holder.Simple enough, the only question that needed research was: Does the invite go to the season in which Grayson won the second invite, or does it go to the overall, year-long board? It turns out, it goes to the year-long at large.However, in 2026 there are three different leaderboards: Paper only, MTGO only, and Combined. So, if someone of Grayson's caliber does it again, how does the invite pass down?The answer turns out to be rather elegant. Any pass-downs become an "at-large" invite from the board at which it happens. That is, if the same person wins an MTGO Sealed Showdown, an at-large MTGO only at-large will be added. If someone double queues from a paper Showdown, a Paper only at-large will be added.This does mean that there cannot be a "Combined" at-large position will not be added except in extreme circumstances.For a reminder, here's the breakdown of the invites.Twenty-four players will qualify for NRG Champs: Magic. 1 Slot - Our 2025 winner, Matt Sikkink Johnson12 Slots - Team Trios Showdown Winners (4 events X 3 players on a team)4 Slots - MTGO Showdown Winners3 Slots - Combined Leaderboard Points Leaders2 Slots - Paper Only Leaderboard Points Leaders2 Slots - MTGO Only Leaderboard Points Leaders
If you’re grinding competitive Flesh and Blood, you may already know:Not all invites are created equal.While both a Professional Tournament Invitation (PTI) and a ProQuest Direct Invitation qualify you for a Pro Tour, the terms and conditions are very different.📍 ProQuest Direct Invitation“Next Stop: The Upcoming Pro Tour”A ProQuest Direct Invitation is exactly what it sounds like:✅ It qualifies you for the next Pro Tour on the schedule⏳ It is tied to that specific Pro Tour🚫 It cannot be held for a later Pro Tour🚫 It is not transferable or sellableThink of it as a time-sensitive ticket. It’s a straight line from Local Champion → Pro Tour competitor.Win it, book your flight, lock in reps: Play to win.🎟️ Professional Tournament Invitation (PTI) “The Golden Ticket”A Professional Tournament Invitation (PTI) is more than just entry to a Pro Tour; it's essentially an asset in itself.🗓️ It can be used for any Pro Tour (with some terms and conditions)🔄 It is transferable💰 It can be sold or traded🎯 It gives you control over when and how you convert it into Pro Tour equityThat's why a PTI is an asset. Maybe the next Pro Tour timing doesn’t work for you. Maybe your local testing group is targeting the one after that. Maybe your hero pool is better positioned for a later meta. Or maybe you want to convert it into value within the community and play for multiple invites.🧠 Strategic Difference at a GlanceFeaturePro Quest Direct InviteProfessional Tournament Invitation (PTI)Valid ForNext Pro Tour onlyAny Pro Tour (with some limits)TransferableNoYesSellable/TradeableNoYesStrategic FlexibilityIt's still an invite so "Average."HighIf the Direct Invite is a boarding pass…the PTI is a golden ticket with open routing. ✈️🥂 Why This Matters for YOU at NRGEvents.ggAt Elmhurst, IL — March 14–15, there will be:🏆 One Professional Tournament Invitation (PTI)🎟️ One ProQuest Direct InvitationBoth are pathways to the Pro Tour.But one gives you optionality that very few events can offer.You can review all Flesh and Blood events and details here:👉 https://www.nrgevents.gg/conventions/nrg-events-elmhurst-il/events?game=flesh-and-bloodSee you in Elmhurst, IL. Bring your best list. 🔥
The NRG Series has run for 10 years and brought the Magic. Now, you can be there at the beginning of NRG Series x RiftboundThroughout NRGEvents.gg weekends in 2026, Riftbound will be featured as a showdown series with cash prizes at stake and an eye toward the big stage: Riftbound Champs.What’s locked in so far:$5,000 Riftbound Showdown events each weekend. Sometimes there will be a double Showdown weekend with an invite on the line both Saturday and Sunday at NRGEvents.gg.Further be on the lookout for a $10,000 Trios Riftbound Showdown later in the season (details TBD).Every winning player or team from these showdowns earns a spot in the Riftbound Champs.This means bringing your competitors to 'Rune' is beyond the cash prizes; it ensures your place in the championship with a chance to win an additional $5,000!Riftbound Champs—Where You're Part of the LegendThe season culminates in Riftbound Champs, a $15,000 premier event with:$5,000 first prizeA 16-player bracketA competitive structure which may featured sealed but definitely constructed play (final format details to be shared before the last at-large event)How the field fills out:Winners from the NRG Series Riftbound Showdowns across the seasonThe remaining slots filled by at-large qualifiers Riftbound Champs promises a showcase of the best strategies, decks, and legends from across NRGEvents.gg competition weekends—and a real chance to claim one of the first major Riftbound competitive titles of 2026.Crossing the Rift: Learn to Play all DayRiftbound isn’t just for seasoned grinders. At every NRGEvents.gg weekend, you can “Cross the Rift”—an area dedicated to welcoming new players into the game.Whether you’re brand new to Riftbound or just want a refresher, this space will help you:Learn the core mechanicsPilot your first deckGet practice games in a supportive spaceRiftbound’s rule set is designed to be inviting for new players while still offering complexity for competitive matches, and Crossing the Rift will make it easy for any attendee to discover the Legends and find a new hobby they love.Get ready. Summon your Legend. Enter the battlefield.The Riftbound competitive season is here—and NRGEvents.gg is where it begins.NOTE: Riftbound: League of Legends Trading Card Game (formerly “Project K”) is Riot Games’ new collectible TCG set in the League of Legends universe, where players build decks around champion legends and fight across dynamic battlefields to score victory. Since its global release in late 2025, Riftbound has captivated both League and trading-card-game fans with accessible but deep mechanics, a diverse cast of champions, and formats that support 1v1 duels, multiplayer free-for-all, and team play.Across the Rift, players choose a champion and two Domains that define their deck’s identity, balance army units and spells, and battle over contested objectives. Winning Riftbound requires both tactical precision and strategic deck construction—making it an ideal competitive platform for NRGEvents.gg community showdowns.
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