COMMANDFEST WASHINGTON, DC

CommandFest arrives at the Nation’s Capitol!

Join ESA Events for a celebration of all things Commander!


CommandFest, Washington, DC is a three-day weekend filled with creator panels, activities, artists, tournaments, and hundreds of other people to play your favorite Magic: the Gathering format.

For the first time, CommandFest Washington, DC will have open play areas until 3AM!

Play with and against friends, and earn Prize Tickets late into the night Friday and Saturday in our Breakout Halls!

Plan your weekend

Event Hours
Main Hall
Friday1:00PM – 11:00PM
Saturday9:00AM – 11:00PM
Sunday9:00AM – 6:00PM
Breakout Hall
Friday1:00PM – 3:00AM
Saturday9:00AM – 3:00AM
Sunday9:00AM – 6:00PM
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Events
A full weekend of Commander, scheduled play, and special programming

CommandFest Washington, DC will feature scheduled events, on-demand play, and other weekend activities across the venue. Full event details will be added here as they are announced.

Players enjoying Commander

Event Schedule Coming Soon

Full event details will be posted as they’re announced. Expect scheduled pods, on-demand play, creator programming, and late-night Commander in the breakout halls.

Experience
A weekend built for Commander players of all experience levels

Whether you are here for competitive play, favorite decks, meeting new people, or collecting something memorable, the weekend is built around shared moments.

Commander gameplay in the event hall

Commander All Weekend

Play all day, jump into new pods, run the tables at events, and stay up until 3am jamming Commander!

Prize wall and redemption area

Prize Wall & Event Rewards

Bring home exlusive items like oversized cards, Secret Lair Drops, and event memories throughout the weekend.

Player cosplaying Astarion while playing Commander

Community & Expression

An event full of personality, new friends, favorite commanders, and exciting matches.

Artists
Artist details are still to come

We’ll share participating artists and additional information here once those details are finalized.

Artist Lineup

More information coming soon.

Featured Art

More information coming soon.

Signings & More

More information coming soon.

Guests & Panels
Apply for a creator badge or pitch a panel

We’re currently accepting interest from creators, community personalities, and prospective panelists who want to be part of Commandfest Washington, DC.

Badges
Play Magic Your Way All Weekend

Single Day

$50
  • Scheduled Event Voucher ($30)
  • Basic League Card
  • Fyndhorn Elves Promo Card
  • Command Zone and Events
  • Access to Artists, Vendors, Panels
Coming Soon

Commander Weekend

$120
  • Two (2) Scheduled Event Vouchers ($30)
  • Basic League Card
  • FOIL Fyndhorn Elves Promo Card
  • Three (3) Fyndhorn Elves Promo Cards
  • Command Zone and Events
  • Access to Artists, Vendors, Panels
  • PREORDER BONUS:
  • CommandFest Washington, DC Playmat
Coming Soon

cEDH Weekend

$120
  • Entry into cEDH Main Event
  • FOIL Fyndhorn Elves Promo Card
  • Three (3) Fyndhorn Elves Promo Cards
  • Command Zone and Events
  • Access to Artists, Vendors, Panels

  • PREORDER BONUS:
  • CommandFest Washington, DC Playmat
Coming Soon

VIP+ (Plus) Weekend

$350
  • ACCESS TO MYTHIC VIP ROOM
  • FREE LUNCH ALL WEEKEND
  • VIP+ DINNER INVITATION
  • EXCLUSIVE VIP+ PLAYMAT
  • Three (3) Scheduled Event Vouchers ($30)
  • One (1) PREMIUM League Card
  • Three (3) FOIL Fyndhorn Elves Promo Card
  • Three (3) Fyndhorn Elves Promo Cards
  • Command Zone and Events
  • PRIORITY Access to Artists, Vendors, Panels
Coming Soon
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Updates
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Travel
Venue and hotel details

Find the event venue, hotel information, and travel details here as they become available.

Hilton Alexandria Mark Center

5000 Seminary Rd
Alexandria, VA 22311

The Hilton Alexandria Mark Center is about 15 minutes from DCA and 45 minutes from IAD.

Attendees can also use Public Transportation to the Southern Towers and Graham Building bus stop across the street from the venue.