Cards for a Cause Championship - Magic the Gathering
$3,000+ Combined Cash Prizing @ Gamers for Giving 2026
Event Information
Event Name: Cards for a Cause Championship
Dates: April 11–12
Location: Eastern Michigan University G3 Center (Ypsilanti, MI)
Event Length: 2 Days (Individual Tournaments Each Day)
Casual Event Passes Available
🧡 Event Overview
Cards for a Cause is a multi-title TCG championship hosted during Gamers for Giving, where players compete across multiple games for cash prizing while supporting a greater mission.
Every entry contributes toward Gamers Outreach, helping deliver gaming experiences to children in hospitals around the world.
If you want to learn more about Gamers Outreach charitable initatives visit - https://gamersoutreach.org
Compete. Give back. Make an impact.
🗓️ Tournament Schedule
April 11 — Magic: The Gathering Championship
- Prize Pool: $1,500 Cash (Minimum)
- Format: Standard
- Payouts: Top 16
April 12 — Other Tournaments
Pokémon Trading Card Game
- Prize Pool: $750 Cash (Minimum)
- Format: Swiss Rounds
- Payouts: Top 8
One Piece Card Game
- Prize Pool: $750 Cash (Minimum)
- Format: Swiss Rounds
- Payouts: Top 8
💰Prize Pool Details
- All listed prize pools are guaranteed minimums
- Prize pools will increase based on player turnout
- Final payouts will be announced once registration closes
🎟️ Raffle Bonus (All Events)
Every registered players will receive:
🎟️ 3 Raffle Tickets upon entry
Raffle prizes include:
- Booster Boxes
- Sealed Product
- Additional TCG prizing
Raffles will be drawn at the end of each tournament, giving all participants chances to win.
Tournament Structure
Format
Rounds
- Number of Swiss rounds determined by attendance
Example Schedule (Per Tournament Day)
- Player Check-In Closes: 8:55 AM (ET)
- Round 1 Begins: 9:00 AM (ET)
- Swiss Rounds Played Throughout Day
- Raffle + Prize Distribution at Conclusion
🎯 Additional Event Features
- Casual Play Area
- Community-focused tournament environment
- Charity-driven activations tied to Gamers for Giving
- Booth Vendors
- Trading Area for Attendees
Rules and Policies
- Official rules per game title
- Tournament Code of Conduct
- Gamers for Giving Code of Conduct
Player Support
For registration help, tournament questions, or event support:
📧 [email protected]
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