Road to Nationals 2026

Event Date:

January 3, 2026

Event Time:

12:00 pm

Event Location:

Paper or Plastic Sports and Games

Entry: $35 

Player Count: Minimum 8 player, Cap at 32 players

Format: Classic Constructed format!

Prizing: 7 packs per head prize support!

 

When:

January 3rd @ 12:00 PM

Registration:

$35 entry cost. 

Limit 1 ticket per person

Space is limited to 32 spots

(Registration through any app DOES NOT guarantee you a spot in the event. Purchase of this ticket does.)

Check-In:

Check-In for an event begins 1-hour before the start of the event and concludes 15-minutes before the posted event start time. If there are required deck checks or some other preliminary requirement to the start of the event, check-in will conclude 30-minutes before the posted event start time.

Structure:

Classic Constructed format. 

Rounds: Based off player count

(The structure is based on 32 players. Changes to the structure will be announced before the event starts.)
Players Swiss Rounds Top Cut
8 players – 3 Rounds – Top Cut None
9 – 16 Players –  4 Rounds – Top Cut 4
17 – 32 Players – 5 Rounds – Top Cut 8

Rules: This event is run at a Competitive rules enforcement level.

Prizing: Each $5 of the entry cost will add (1) pack to the prize pool. Each entry will guarantee at least (1) pack with Tournament pack if available. Participation prizing will be distributed no sooner than the beginning of the final round. Winner prizes will be awarded no sooner than the conclusion of the event. No exceptions.

Winner: National Championship 2026 Entry Qualification + 1x Random Drop Gold Foil Card + Finalist Playmat + Cold Foil In the Palm of Your Hand Promo Cards + Rainbow Foil Twin Drive Promo Cards + GEM Pack 3 Booster + Boost packs based on turn out

Top 4: National Championship 2026 Entry Qualification + Cold Foil In the Palm of Your Hand Promo Cards + Rainbow Foil Twin Drive Promo Cards + GEM Pack 3 Booster + Boost packs based on turn out

Top 8: Rainbow Foil Twin Drive Promo Cards + GEM Pack 3 Booster +  Booster packs bases on turn out

Participation: GEM Pack 3 Booster +  Booster packs bases on turn out

Cancellations:

In the event you are no longer able to attend the event, you must contact Paper or Plastic by either calling or texting the store at 630-708-8383. 

  • Failure to contact the store at all will forfeit your right to any refunds. Any participation items from the event will only be made available at the store’s discretion. 
  • Contacting the store to cancel within 24 hours of the event start time will result in entry fee refunded via store credit.
  • Cancellations more than 24 hours before the event start time are eligible for a 100% monetary refund of their entry fee.
Ticket Options
Entry Ticket
Saturday Noon
$35.00
Total Price : Free
Event Location
Organized By:
Paper or Plastic
Total Seats
32
Event Schedule Details
  • January 3, 2026

    12:00 pm -7:00 pm

Event Location

Paper or Plastic Sports and Games, 850 Brookforest Ave Unit F, Shorewood, IL, 60404, United States

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