SideQuest is thrilled to announce this year's European Premodern Championships will take place on the weekend of September 5-6 in Gdańsk. We'll be playing at Gdańsk Science and Technology Park.

Join us for a full weekend of competitive Premodern action, great atmosphere, and meeting players from all across Europe. Whether You are fighting for the title or just want to enjoy the community and beautiful seaside city of Gdańsk - this tournament is definitely for you!

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General info

Date: 5-6 September 2026
Venue: Gdansk Science and Technology Park
Cancellation policy: If you cancel your ticket up to 21 days before the event, we will refund you 100% of the ticket price. (This is subject to change)
Food and drinks: The venue has a bar and a buffet, so you can buy food and drinks on site.
Contact: If you have any questions, please contact us via email at epc26@sidequest.pl or Discord: https://sidequest.pl/discord

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Saturday Main Event
European Premodern Championship (Day 1 Swiss + Day 2 Top 16):

Event date: 5 September 2026
Entry fee: 50 EUR (early bird price)
Start: 10:00 (registration from 9:00)
Player cap: 300 players
REL: Competitive
Decklists: Required, must be submitted before the event starts via melee.gg.

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Rules

General rules:
The tournament follows the Premodern rules.
All sets from the Premodern card pool are allowed, with the exception of cards banned in the format.

REL:
The tournament will be run at Competitive Rules Enforcement Level (REL). This means that players are expected to know the rules of the game and the format, and to play in a sportsmanlike manner.

Proxies:
Proxy cards are not allowed at the event. However Gold Border/World Chapmionship cards are allowed. For that reason players are required to use opaque sleeves for their decks.


Main event prize pool

1st place
1x Gaea's Cradle (USG)
30th Anniversary Booster Box **
Premodern Euro Champs Trophy
Playmat

2nd place
4x Flooded Strand (ONS)
Phyrexian Dreadnought (MIR)
Playmat

3rd & 4th place
4x Bloodstained Mire (ONS)
Playmat

5th - 8th place
1x Ancient Tomb (TMP)
Playmat

9th - 16th place
1x Wasteland (TMP)
Playmat

more prizes coming soon!

each main event participant will receive a commemorative playmat and a promotional card included in the ticket price.

*) The 30th Anniversary Edition Booster Box is a special prize awarded to the winner of the tournament if the attendance cap of 257 players is reached.

The prize pool is calculated based on 256 players and is subject to change based on attendance and additional sponsorships.

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Saturday Side Event:
Premodern Loser Bracket

Each main event participant will be able to upgrade their ticket for the this side event directly at the venue before the start of the 6th Main Event round for a fee.

More details soon

Saturday side event prize pool

TBA

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Sunday Main Event
3-City Premodern Challenge

Details coming soon

Sunday side event prize pool

1st place
1x Mox Diamond (STH)
Playmat

2nd place
1x Phyrexian Dreadnought (MIR)
Playmat

3rd & 4th place
1x Powder Keg (UDS)
Playmat

5th - 8th place
1x Cursed Scroll (TMP) Playmat

more prizes coming soon!