Independent Research on the Business of Trading Card Games
How we researchPlatform
Digital Platforms in Magic: The Gathering.
MTG Arena in Magic: The Gathering; mostly in engagement.
MTG Arena has no documented role on this stage.
Others on this stage
Uses IP under license: Magic: The Gathering IP, Star Trek
IP holder: Masters of the UniverseIP licensor: Wizards of the Coast
IP holder: The HobbitIP licensor: Wizards of the Coast
IP holder: Star Trek
Uses IP under license: Magic: The Gathering IP
Uses IP under license: Magic: The Gathering IP
Uses IP under license: Magic: The Gathering IP
IP licensor: Wizards of the Coast
IP holder: Star Trek
Uses IP under license: Magic: The Gathering IP
Uses IP under license: Magic: The Gathering IP
IP licensor: Wizards of the Coast
Manufactures product for game
MTG Arena has no documented role on this stage.
Others on this stage
Wholesaler
MTG Arena
Digital Platforms
Offers digital game
available markets
Others on this stage
Event organizer
MTG Arena has no documented role on this stage.
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Buys and resells cards for game
Dark: MTG Arena in Magic: The Gathering. Below it, other businesses on the same stage of Magic: The Gathering. Acting in the same game or stage is not a business relationship; documented partners are shown in orange.
1 documented relationship with other businesses.
The latest 2 briefs naming MTG Arena.
2 relationship records, each with its sources.
Details: Digital game
Research note: Digital card game; not physical-card distribution
Platform audience or availability; Geography unspecified
Source wording: available markets
Geographic interpretation is unresolved.
Confirmed · 4 sources
Offers game productSells game direct to consumer
Primary-market retailer
Primary-market retailer
Organizes events in series: Magic Regional Championships and Qualifiers
Central America, Mexico, Caribbean
Organizes events in series: Magic Regional Championships and Qualifiers
Australia, New Zealand
Organizes events in series: Magic Regional Championships and Qualifiers
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Canada
Operates secondary market service: Card Kingdom
Operates secondary market service: Face to Face Games
Operates secondary market service: Hareruya
Operates secondary market service: Heritage Auctions
Operates secondary market service: Whatnot
Operates secondary market service: Whatnot
Offers auction access for gameAuction operator
Worldwide, United States and international bidding

Wizards of the Coast outlined how MTG Arena players reach Arena Championship 14 in March 2027 via Play-Ins and Qualifier Weekends. Play-In entry takes 20,000 gold, 20 Play-In Points or 4,000 gems; entrants must be 18 or older.
A Card Kingdom preview lays out the Magic: The Gathering set built on the Star Trek franchise: MTG Arena release on November 10 and tabletop release on November 13, 2026, with play and collector boosters, Commander decks and scene boxes. Card Kingdom's presale opened October 7.
Details: Platform operation
Platform audience or availability; Geography unspecified
Confirmed · 2 sources