Lincoln Nerd Fest cEDH 5K

Lincoln Nerd Fest cEDH 5K November 15th–16th, 2025

Location: Sandhills Event Center – Fr8star Pavilion 4100 N 84th Street Lincoln, Nebraska

Hosted by: Collective 365

Schedule: Check-in begins at 10:00 AM Player meeting at 10:45 AM Round 1 starts at 11:00 AM

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Entry Fee: $70 Payment link options will be sent in a follow-up email. Payment is required to hold your spot.

The tournament will be capped at 144 players, and pre-registration is required. Deck lists must be submitted before the event starts.

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Rules • 80-minute rounds • No turns • 5 points per win, 1 point per draw, 0 points per loss • No 5-player pods (3-player pods may occur if needed)

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Proxy Policy

Up to 10 proxies are allowed for this event. Each proxy must be on an MDFC placeholder card with the name, casting cost, and card type clearly written. Each player must also have a printed copy of each proxied card set aside. Multiple proxies may be printed on one sheet, but each must remain the size of a normal card.

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Prizing @ $5,000 1st: $1,100 2nd–4th: $500 each 5th–16th: $200 each

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1–47 players: $1,000 prize pool – Single-day – Prizes to Top 8 48–63 players: $2,000 prize pool – Single-day – Prizes to Top 8 64–79 players: $3,000 prize pool – Single-day – Prizes to Top 8 80–95 players: $4,000 prize pool – Single-day – Prizes to Top 16 96+ players: $5,000 prize pool – Two-day event with a Top 16 cut

We will run up to 6 Swiss rounds on Day 1. The exact number depends on attendance. If we reach 96 or more players, the event will switch to a two-day structure with a cut to Top 16 on day 2 and a $5,000 prize pool.

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Registration

Registration includes entry into the Lincoln Nerd Fest event.