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Main Event
$20,000 Prize Pool - August 16-17, 2025
MAIN EVENT
Competitive EDH Main Event
Format:tEDH
Entry Fee:$112
$100 for entry; $12 for sales tax & processing fees
Schedule
Saturday, August 16, 2025
- 8:45am Player Meeting
- 9:00am Round 1 Start
- Six (6) Rounds
Sunday, August 17, 2025
- 8:45am - Player Meeting
- 9:00am - Round 7 Start
Prize Structure
1st Place
$6,400.00
Top 4
$2,000.00
Top 16
$500.00
Top 32
$100.00
Prizes Guaranteed at 226 participants.
Commander's Keep Weekend Pass
Commander's Keep Pass
Format: tEDH
Structure: Event Pass
Time: All Weekend
Entry: $85.00
Prizes:
- Convention Exclusive Playmat
- 4 entries into commander pod side events
- 2 Convention Exclusive tokens
- Badge and Lanyard
- Access to the Commander's Keep Casual Player area
Featured Events
August 14-17, 2025
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Kickoff events
tEDH Gone Wild
Format: tEDH
Structure: Swiss. NO BANLIST - All official Magic cards (excluding cards with ante)
Time: 4:00 PM
Entry: $45.00
Sponsored By: Mana Mart
Prizes:
- 1st: $300.00
- 2nd-4th: $140.00
- 5th-16th: $40.00
$1200 in prizes. Guaranteed at 32 participants. Prizes paid in Mana Mart Vendor Bucks
Friday, August 15, 2025
Battle for a Lotus Day
Steel City Spectacular Battle for a Lotus
Format: Vintage
Structure: Swiss w/Cut to Top 8
Time: 9:00 AM
Entry: $90.00
Sponsored By: The Gathering Place
Prizes:
- 1st: Unlimited Black Lotus
- 2nd: $400.00
- 3rd-4th: $300.00
- 5th-8th: $200.00
- 9th-16th: $100
*15 card printed proxies allowed. Prize Support: $15,000 in prizes with 1st place getting an Unlimited Black Lotus!. Prize support guaranteed at 160 participants. 2nd - 16th prize payout will be in The Gathering Place Vendor Bucks
Steel City Spectacular tEDH $1.5k
Format: tEDH
Structure: Swiss w/Cut to Top 10
Time: 10:00 AM
Entry: $56.00
Sponsored By: Land Go
Prizes:
- 1st: $450 + Land Go Invitational 2026, Land Go Dice/Playmat
- 2nd-4th: $175.00 + Land Go Invitational 2026, Land Go Dice/Playmat
- 5th-10th: $50.00
$1500 in prizes. Guaranteed at 32 participants. Prizes paid in Any Use Vendor Bucks
Steel City Spectacular Legacy $2k
Format: Legacy
Structure: Swiss w/Cut to Top 8
Time: 12:00 PM
Entry: $56.00
Sponsored By: The Warp Gate
Prizes:
- 1st: $750.00
- 2nd: $450.00
- 3rd-4th: $200.00
- 5th-8th: $100.00
15-card printed proxy allowed. $2000 in prizes. Top 8 guaranteed at 64 players. Prize supported increased to $3500 and top 16 payout at player cap (128 participants). Prizes paid in The Warp Gate Vendor Bucks
Steel City Spectacular Value Vintage
Format: Vintage
Structure: Swiss w/Cut to Top 8
Time: 1:00 PM
Entry: $40.00
Prizes:
- 1st: $400
- 2nd: $200
- 3rd-4th: $100
- 5th-8th: $50
15-card printed proxy allowed. Prize support guaranteed at 32 participants. Prizes paid out in Any Use Vendor Bucks
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Main Event Day 1
Steel City Spectacular Legacy For Duals
Format: Legacy
Structure: Swiss w/Cut to Top 8
Time: 10:00 AM
Entry: $84.00
Sponsored By: Tales of Adventure
Prizes:
- 1st: Rev. Underground Sea * Plateau
- 2nd: Rev. Volcanic Island & Savannah
- 3rd: Rev. Tropical Island
- 4th: Rev. Tundra
- 5th: Rev. Bayou
- 6th: Rev. Badlands
- 7th: Rev. Taiga
- 8th: Rev. Scrubland
- 9th-16th: $150.00
15-card printed proxy allowed. $5000 in prizes. Top 8 guaranteed. Full payout guaranteed at 100 participants. 9th-16th prizes paid in Tales of Adventure Vendor Bucks
Steel City Spectacular Old School $4k
Format: Old School
Structure: Swiss w/Cut to Top 8
Time: 12:00 PM
Entry: $60.00
Prizes:
- 1st: Beta Chaos Orb* + $1000
- 2nd: $1000
- 3rd-4th: $200
- 5th-8th: $100
15-card printed proxy allowed. $4000 in prizes. *1st place receives a Beta Chaos Orb, custom altered for the convention. Guaranteed at 54 participants. Prizes paid in Any Use Vendor Bucks
Top Deck Invitational
Format: tEDH
Structure: Swiss
Time: 10:00 AM
Entry: Invite Only
Prizes:
- 1st: $4500
- 2nd-4th: $1500
- 5th-16th: $500
$15,000 in prizes.
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Main Event Day 2
Steel City Spectacular tEDH $1.5k
Format: tEDH
Structure: 5 Rounds cut to top 10
Time: 10:00 AM
Entry: $56.00
Sponsored By: Land Go
Prizes:
- 1st: $450 + Land Go Invitational 2026, Land Go Dice/Playmat
- 2nd-4th: $175.00 + Land Go Invitational 2026, Land Go Dice/Playmat
- 5th-10th: $50.00
$1500 in prizes. Guaranteed at 32 participants. Prizes paid in Any Use Vendor Bucks
Steel City Spectacular Chaos Sealed
Format: Sealed Deck
Structure: 3 Rounds os Swiss
Time: 10:00 AM
Entry: $125.00
Sponsored By: Card Cache
Prizes:
- 3-0-0: $60
- 2-1-0: $30.00
Every participant will receive a goodie bag with 6 random booster packs that include amazing sets such as Urza's Saga, Masters packs, Zendikar block and MORE! Each goodie bag will also include a voucher slip to automatically win 1 of many prizes including Secret Lair Drops, playmats, booster packs and more! Prize payout will be in Card Cache Vendor Bucks.
Steel City Spectacular Vintage $3k
Format: Vintage
Structure: Swiss w/Cut to Top 8
Time: 11:00 AM
Entry: $70.00
Sponsored By: Tier 1 Games
Prizes:
- 1st: $1000.00
- 2nd: $500.00
- 3rd-4th: $350
- 5th-8th: $200.00
15-card printed proxy allowed. $3000 in prizes. Top 8 guaranteed at 64 players. Prize supported increased to $4500 and top 16 payout at player cap (128 participants). Prizes paid in Tier 1 Games Vendor Bucks
Steel City Spectacular Legacy $2k
Format: Legacy
Structure: Swiss w/Cut to Top 8
Time: 12:00 PM
Entry: $56.00
Sponsored By: Propaganda MTG
Prizes:
- 1st: $750.00
- 2nd: $450.00
- 3rd-4th: $200.00
- 5th-8th: $100.00
15-card printed proxy allowed. $2000 in prizes. Top 8 guaranteed at 64 players. Prize supported increased to $3500 and top 16 payout at player cap (128 participants). Prizes paid in Any Use Vendor Bucks
Steel City Spectacular Extra Life Standard Sealed
Format: Standard Sealed Deck
Structure: 3 Rounds of Swiss
Time: 2:00 PM
Entry: $40.00
Sponsored By: Extra Life
Prizes:
- 3-0: $40.00
- 2-1: $20.00
All event proceeds will benefit UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Every participant will receive 6 Standard Legal Booster Packs. One of each Pack included will be: Tarkir: Dragonstorm, Aetherdrift, Foundations, Duskmourn, Bloomburrow & Outlaws of Thunder Junction. Prizes paid in Any Use Vendor Bucks
Side Events All Weekend!
Event Coverage Team
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Artists
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Venue and Lodging
Everything you need to know about where to stay and play
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Address
1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Get DirectionsHall Hours
- Thursday: 3pm – 10pm
- Friday: 8am – 10pm
- Saturday: 8am – 10pm
- Sunday: 8am – 8pm
Transportation
- Light Rail: Wood Street Station (0.3 miles)
- Bus: Multiple routes stop nearby
- Parking: On-site parking available ($15-20/day)
- Ride Share: Dedicated pickup/dropoff area
About the Venue
The David L. Lawrence Convention Center is a 1.5 million square foot facility located in downtown Pittsburgh. It was the world's first LEED®-certified convention center, featuring a natural ventilation system, water reclamation system, and an extensive daylighting system.
The center is conveniently located within walking distance of hotels, restaurants, and entertainment options. For Steel City Spectacular, we'll be utilizing Hall C on level 2.
Official Event Hotel
Courtyard Pittsburgh Downtown
945 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 434-5551
Event Room Block
Rate: $179.00 USD per night
Check-in: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Check-out: Monday, August 18, 2025
Booking Deadline: July 14, 2025
Parking Information
- Hotel Valet: $40.00 per day
- Convention Center Garage: 0.1 miles away
- Public Parking: Available within 2 blocks
For parking inquiries, contact the Convention Center Garage at (412) 325-6144
Pro Tip: Book early to secure your room at the discounted rate. The Courtyard Pittsburgh Downtown is just a short walk from the convention center and provides easy access to all event activities.