On September 5-6, 2026, Sorcery returns to the big stage with a Grand Contest in Gelsenkirchen, welcoming players from across Europe for a weekend that promises to be far more than a tournament.
Event Details
- Date: September 5-6, 2026
- Location: Event Center Kaue, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
- Hosted by: White Rabbit Community Game Store
- Registration: https://sorcerytcg.de/
Follow the White Rabbit
Heiner, owner of White Rabbit Community Game Store in Germany, has been a longtime champion of Sorcery, building from a handful of attendees to a thriving weekly community of nearly 20 regulars. New players keep finding their way to Sorcery, and those who discover it quickly become regulars. "They support each other to come and play and encourage new players to try the game," Heiner says. "We are really thankful and happy to have such a community prospering in the Realm."
White Rabbit Community Game Store, has earned its reputation as a community-first store (it's even baked into the name). For Heiner, "Community Game Store" is a philosophy centered around real tables and the Sorcery community reflects that. From early learn-to-play sessions to weekly tournaments, the store's own ASCANRASK series, and last year's Crossroads Europe event, White Rabbit has been steadily building toward something bigger.
This is that something bigger.
What's Happening
The Grand Contest is the constructed championship for Sorcery's regional stage events, bringing full Grand Contest prize support to Gelsenkirchen, including exclusive Grand Contest promos, Gothic print sheet for first place, and another lucky attendee taking one home as well. But for Heiner and the White Rabbit community, the weekend is about something much larger than standings or prize tables.
"In one word: it's a privilege," Heiner says of hosting. "We are absolutely thrilled and it feels like some sort of culmination of our Sorcery journey so far."
Beyond the main event, attendees can expect a weekend packed with side quests: on-demand events in various formats, artist booths, card grading, singles to fill out collections, and the kind of unhurried conversation that only happens when the whole community ends up in one place. Heiner's vision for the weekend is something close to a vibrant fair, a true celebration of everything that makes Sorcery special.
For players with an eye on the broader season, the timing matters too. With the Avatar of the Realm on the horizon, this Grand Contest may well be the best opportunity to test and tune decks in a competitive environment before the pinnacle of Sorcery events arrives.
The Feeling in the Room
Ask Heiner what he's personally looking forward to, and the answer is immediate: seeing everyone there. "Meeting old friends and making new ones," he says. "We, same as anyone attending, very much welcome the event as an opportunity to get in touch with those we do not meet nearly often enough."
For a community that has grown across different cities and countries, this weekend is a chance to close the distance. Discord calls and online matches are one thing, but being in the same room is another.
"Entering the realm of this event you can expect a welcoming, open and supportive atmosphere filled with excitement and lots of positive energy," Heiner says. "Everyone's intention is to have a great time."
That's what's waiting in Gelsenkirchen this September. And if you're on the fence about making the trip, Heiner has a message for you: "Feel truly welcome. No matter your experience level or gameplay skills, this is the place you'd like to be that weekend in the realm of Sorcery. Let's make this Grand Contest a memorable event for all of us, with you being part of it."
Tickets are available here.
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