Welcome to NRG Events Elmhurst (November 21-22)!

This is our last event of the year and your last chance to qualify for the NRG Championship. Featuring cash prize main events for Magic: the Gathering and Riftbound and dedicated Learn to Play and Side Events for Neuroscape and the new Cyberpunk TCG.

The race for at large leaderboard spots is tight, not to mention contention for the coveted MVP Award, which grants you free entry into all 2027 Main Events.

Event and format announcements expected by the end of September.

Event Information

Venue: The Waterford Banquet and Conference Center, 933 S. Riverside Dr. Elmhurst, IL, 60126
Admission to the NRG Events Hall is free for everyone!

Day	Hall Hours
Friday August 21st	CLOSED
Saturday August 22nd	8am - 8pm
Sunday August 23rd	8am - 6pm

View and register for events in the "Events" tab.

What is the NRG Series?

The NRG Series is THE Midwest Premiere Tournament circuit. Every NRGEvents.gg weekend includes qualifying Showdowns, Cash Trials, and Regional Championship Qualifiers where players earn NRG Points based on standing or match wins and Showdown winners receive direct invitations to the NRG Championship, an invite-only paper tournament held at the end of the year. Earn enough NRG Points, and you will earn yourself an at-large leaderboard invitation to Champs! More information about leaderboards can be found here.

NRG Champs: Magic has a prize pool of $35,000 and a pro tour invitation contested by 24 qualifying players.
NRG Champs: Riftbound has a prize pool of $15,000 contested by 16 qualifying players.

Learn to Play, Noon-8pm

Learn to Play is open from Noon-8pm Saturday and Sunday, is free, and does not require registration; just walk up on your own time, sit down, and learn a great new game! After completing your learn to play game you will be gifted 5 prize wall tickets, enough to get you your first booster pack.

Riftbound quickly rose to prominence since its release in 2025. Based on League of Legends characters and properties, it is now one of the most popular TCGs out there. Riftbound has a vibrant competitive scene with copious tournament support from its publisher.

Become champion of the digital underground. Boot up and dive in to a high stakes digital battleground. Master your arsenal of characters, programs, and gears to dominate the digital realm and annihilate your adversaries.

In Cyberpunk Trading Card Game, you'll put together the ultimate edgerunner crew with characters from across the franchise, pitting them against your opponent as you fight to become a Night City legend. Featuring stunning, custom artwork, Cyberpunk TCG is designed for trading card players, avid collectors, and fans of the Cyberpunk franchise alike.

Guest Artists

Guest artists at NRGEvents Milwaukee include:

Inklin Customs
TBA

Hotel Block

NRG will arrange a discount hotel block. Information will be posted here, on our discord, and social media channels when the block is available.

Questions?

Ask us in our Discord or email Event Manager Liam at liam@nerdragegaming.com

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