MTG Arena Announcements – May 18, 2026

The Mana Forge Digest

MTG Arena announces Alchemy: Strixhaven tomorrow and the upcoming Arena Championship with rewards up to 20 packs and $20k in gems.

Key points

• Alchemy: Strixhaven releases cards
• Arena Championship starts May 23-24
• Contender Draft event introduced for competitive players
• Banned/Restricted card list announced

What you get

• New Alchemy: Strixhaven cards available
• Up to $20k in rewards for Arena Championship
• Contender Draft with higher stakes and prizes
• Updated banned/restricted card list

Why it matters

MTG Arena updates its offerings with new content, events, and prize structures.

Details

Alchemy: Strixhaven brings three powerful spellbooks to MTG Arena on May 19

Arena Championship features historic format play over two days

Contender Draft offers higher stakes for players seeking more competitive challenges

Banned/Restricted card list details upcoming changes

Good to know

• May 23-24 is the date of the Arena Championship
• Contender Draft requires a $3,000 entry fee (3,000 gems or 20k gold)

Read the original on Wizards (https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-may-18-2026) • Source: Wizards of the Coast