Stock Up Podcast

Is Magic Organized Play Failing?

September 3, 2026·1h 20m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Is Magic Organized Play failing?Negativity surrounding the state of competitive Magic has reached a boiling point, from RCQ formats and attendance to promos, prize support, and comparisons to newer games like One Piece and Riftbound.This week, we take a look at the current state of MTG Organized Play and where we think things could improve. As longtime competitive Magic players with nearly 20 years of experience—and with Jacob continuing to compete at the Pro Tour level—we wanted to cut through some of the doom and gloom and offer constructive criticism about the future of competitive Magic.What is Organized Play getting right? Where is it falling short? And what can Magic learn from the competitive ecosystems being built by other TCGs?Let us know what you think about the current state of MTG Organized Play!Follow us on Patreon at Patreon.com/StockUpPodcastWatch on YouTube at YouTube.com/@StockUpPodcast

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