June 16 @ 11:30 am – June 18 @ 7:00 pm

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Hall Hours

Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Event location

Edmonton Expo Centre, Hall E
7515 118 Ave NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5B 0J2

Need a hotel? We have a hotel block!

CommandFest is Magic’s biggest celebration of the world’s most popular format: Commander. This three day event brings together players from all over the world to celebrate the game we all love. Meet your favourite personalities, battle old friends and sling spells like a champion!

CommandFest features:

  • The Command Zone
  • Outstanding Ultimate Guard Commander Packages
  • The Majestic Prize Wall
  • Your favourite MTG Personalities
  • World renowned MTG Artists
  • Canada’s finest MTG retailers
  • Free Giveaways
  • Exclusive Promo cards
  • Your first look at Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
  • Wacky formats, such as:
    • Archenemy
    • Planechase
    • 2 Headed Giant Commander
    • Emperor
    • The Grand Melee
    • Commander Sealed Deck
    • And More!

You will not want to miss this epic weekend of MTG! Buy your weekend pass to get the most from your CommandFest experience.

the command zone

The Command Zone is the ultimate Canadian Commander experience. The Command Zone will be open from the minute the hall doors open on Friday until they close Sunday night. The Command Zone will feature:

  • Exclusive packages (Limited)
  • All day, on-demand pods
  • Exclusive prizes
  • Giveaways
  • Special guests
  • Other Commander events and activities
  • Free play area (badge required)

If Commander is your thing, The Command Zone is where you need to be. Commander Packages, sponsored by Ultimate Guard, feature unique and exclusive products. Their bang for the buck is out of this world. Reserve yours today, quantities are limited.

Commandfest Packages

Get the most value for the weekend by getting yourself a CommandFest Package!

Event Vouchers

Event Vouchers come in your CommandFest packages and can be used towards any event happening at CommandFest. These vouchers give you the flexibility to play the events YOU are excited about!

  • Vouchers are redeemed at a rate of $5 per Voucher.
  • For example: 12 Vouchers could be redeemed for entry into a “Lord of the Rings: Tales from Middle Earth” Pre-release event – normally $60
  • For example: 1 voucher can be redeemed for entry into a $5 On Demand Commander Pod.
  • Vouchers can only be used towards onsite sign ups. Online pre registrations are with credit card only.
  • Use remaining vouchers at the prize wall, if you’ve got left overs!
  • Vouchers have no cash value and must be redeemed for event entries or spent at the prize wall during CommandFest weekend.

CommandFest Day Pass

  • 4 Event Voucher
  • 1 Commander Promo
  • Lanyard & Commemorative Command Fest Day Badge
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CommandFest Weekend Pass

  • 8 Event Vouchers
  • 1 Commander Promo
  • Tour Weekend Exclusive Coin Token (Day//Night Coin)
  • Lanyard & Commemorative CommandFest Weekend Badge
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CommandFest Spartan Package

“Great option for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Pre-Release!”

  • 10 Event Vouchers
  • 1 Playmat Golden Ticket
  • 1 Ultimate Guard Drawstring bag
  • 1 Commander Promo
  • 1 Pack of 100ct Land edition Sleeves
  • 2 F2F Assorted Dice (D6 or D20)
  • Tour Weekend Exclusive Coin Token (Day//Night Coin)
  • Lanyard & Commemorative CommandFest Weekend Badge
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CommandFest Premium Package

“Great option for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Pre-Release!”

  • 20 Event Vouchers (Enough for 3+ prerelease events!)
  • 1 Playmat Golden Ticket
  • 1 Ultimate Guard Drawstring Bag
  • 1 Commander Promo
  • Ultimate Guard Supplies Package** (est value: $80)
  • 2 F2F Assorted Dice (D6 or D20)
  • Tour Weekend Exclusive Coin Token (Day//Night Coin)
  • Lanyard & Commemorative CommandFest Weekend Badge
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CommandFest Ultimate Experience by Ultimate Guard

“Great option for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Pre-Release!”

  • 20 Event Vouchers
  • 1 Ultimate Guard Ammonite Backpack
  • 1 Commander Promo
  • 1 Playmat Golden Ticket
  • Ultimate Guard Supplies Package** (est value: $80)
  • 2 F2F Assorted Dice (D6 or D20)
  • Tour Weekend Exclusive Coin Token (Day//Night Coin)
  • Lanyard & Commemorative CommandFest Weekend Badge
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Commandfest Add-Ons

Package Add-On – The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Draft Booster Box

  • Add 1 Booster box of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth boosters to any other package – This can be used to play specific “full box sealed” events or cracked for fun!
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Package Add-On – The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander Deck

  • Add 1 random The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander Deck to any other package – This can be used to play specific “Commander Pre-Con” events or cracked for fun!
BUY PACKAGE

Package Add-On – Set of 4 The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander Decks

  • Add 1 set of 4 The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander Decks to any other package – This can be used to play specific “Commander Pre-Con” events or cracked for fun!
BUY PACKAGE

Scheduled Side Events

Commander Content Creator Battles

Format: Archenemy & Planechase
Entry: $5
Each participant receives: One (1) Commander promo (TBD)
Prizes: Each player receives 25 Prize Wall Tickets, and the winner will receive 25 additional Prize Wall Tickets.

Pre-register

Emperor Commander

Format: Emperor
Entry: $60 (per team of 3)
Each participant receives: One (1) Commander promo (TBD)
Prizes: Each team receives 300 Prize Wall Tickets, and the winning will receive 150 additional Prize Wall Tickets.


Pre-register

CEDH Event

Format: cEDH (Commander B&R List)
Entry: $25
Each participant receives: One (1) Commander promo (TBD)
Prizes: Winner receives 500 Prize Wall Tickets


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2HG Commander

Format: 2HG Commander
Entry: $40 (per team of 2)
Each participant receives: One (1) Commander promo (TBD)
Prizes: Each team receives 200 Prize Wall Tickets, and the winning will receive 100 additional Prize Wall Tickets.


Pre-register

CEDH 1 v 1 Showdown

Format: cEDH (Duel Commander B&R List)
Entry: $40
Each participant receives: One (1) Unholy Heat Promo (Non-Foil)
Prizes
1st: 1,500 Prize Wall Tickets
2nd: 1,000 Prize Wall Tickets
3rd-4th: 500 Prize Wall Tickets
5th-8th: 275 Prize Wall Tickets
9th-16th: 150 Prize Wall Tickets

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Grand Melee

Format: Grand Melee
Entry: $30
Each participant receives: One (1) Commander promo (TBD)
Prizes
Winner: 1,000 Prize Wall Tickets + Special Trophy + Oversized Card
Other participants: 100 Prize Wall Tickets

Pre-register

The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth Commander Pre-Con Battle

Format: Commander Pods
Entry: $5 + Purchase of a Commander Pre-Con (at registration or via a CommandFest Package)
Each participant receives: One (1) Commander promo (TBD)
Prizes (per pod)
Winner: 50 Prize Wall Tickets
Other participants: 25 Prize Wall Tickets

Pre-register

On Demand Events

Early Bird Commander: All players arriving for Commander before noon will receive one (1) free Event Voucher!

Entry: $5 or 1 Event Voucher
Each participant receives an Arcane Signet promo.

Prizes: Each player receives 25 Prize Wall Tickets, and the winner will receive 25 additional Prize Wall Tickets.

Entry: $10 or 2 Event Vouchers
Each participant receives an Arcane Signet promo.

Prizes:  Winner receives 200 Prize Wall Tickets

Format: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Draft
Entry: $30 or 6 Event Vouchers
Each participant receives an Unholy Heat promo (Non-Foil).

Prizes
3 Wins: 200 Prize Wall Tickets + Unholy Heat promo (Foil)
2 Wins: 100 Prize Wall Tickets + Unholy Heat promo (Foil)

Vendors

Community Retailers

Artists

Jeff Miracola

Jeff A. Menges

Chuck Lukacs

Animators

ZBexx

Jess

Air Bubbles Cosplay

AliasV

The Spike Feeders

Commander Cookout

Wizards of the North

MattCaster Mage

Into The 99

Events Schedule

CommandFest - Friday June 16

Start Time Event Name Format Entry* Pre-Registration
12:30 - 14:30 Commander Content Creator Battles Archenemy & Planechase $5.00
12:45 CEDH 1v1 Showdown Commander 1v1 $40.00
13:00 Commander Legends BFBG Sealed Challenge Sealed Commander 1v1 $60.00
15:00 Emperor Event Emperor Commander 3v3 $60.00
15:00 2HG Sealed Challenge The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Pre-Release $100.00
17:00 Commander Legends BFBG Collector Booster Chaos Sealed Challenge Collector Chaos Sealed Commander 1v1 $150.00
18:00 CEDH Event Commander $25.00
18:00 Challenge The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Pre-Release $60.00
18:30 2HG Commander Event Commander $40.00
19:00 Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander Pre-Con Battle Commander $5.00 + Purchase of a Precon
20:00 Commander Content Creator Battles Archenemy & Planechase $5.00

CommandFest - Saturday June 17

Start Time Event Name Format Entry* Pre-Registration
9:00 - 11:00 Commander Content Creator Battles Archenemy & Planechase $5.00
9:30 CEDH 1v1 Showdown Commander 1v1 $40.00
10:00 Canlander Championship Canadian Highlander $50.00
11:00 Emperor Event Emperor Commander 3v3 $60.00
11:00 2HG Sealed Challenge The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Pre-Release $100.00
12:00 Commander Grand Melee Commander $30.00
13:00 Commander Legends BFBG Sealed Challenge Sealed Commander 1v1 $60.00
13:30 Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander Full Box Sealed Box Sealed Commander $20 + Purchase of a Box Package
15:30 Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander Pre-Con Battle Commander $5.00 + Purchase of a Precon
15:30 Challenge The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Pre-Release $60.00
16:00 CEDH Event Commander $25.00
17:30 2HG Commander Event Commander $40.00

CommandFest - Sunday June 18

Start Time Event Name Format Entry* Pre-Registration
9:00 - 11:00 Commander Content Creator Battles Archenemy & Planechase $5.00
10:00 CEDH 1v1 Showdown Commander 1v1 $40.00
11:00 Emperor Event Emperor Commander 3v3 $60.00
12:00 Commander Legends BFBG Sealed Challenge Sealed Commander 1v1 $60.00
12:00 2HG Sealed Challenge Mystery Booster $100.00
13:00 Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander Pre-Con Battle Commander $5.00 + Purchase of a Precon
13:00 Challenge The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Pre-Release $60.00
14:00 CEDH Event Commander $25.00
14:30 2HG Commander Event Commander $40.00

*price before applicable taxes and fees

Check out the Tour Weekend page for more AMAZING events!

Pre-Registration

Side events Pre-Registration

IMPORTANT: Please note that pre-registration is separated by FRIDAY / SATURDAY / SUNDAY. Ensure that you are pre-registering for the correct day.



Hotel Block

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  • Via Telephone: 1-800-SANDMAN 
  • Via Email: res_signatureedt@sandman.ca 
  • Via Website: Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown with block code “2306FACE2F” 

By using the code, the attendees will get the rate of $169+taxes per room and night, with complimentary on-site self-parking.