Four randomly selected semifinals of four.
4 pods→4 winners→Final
Elimination stage
Earn the cut. Then survive the pod.
League standings determine qualification. Semifinal pods and all seating orders are random, not seeded by league position.
Live league
Standings are tracked on Brainstorm.
Check the current table, registered players and league activity on the official Brainstorm page.
First and second receive byes; ranks 3–10 form two random semifinals.
2 byes2 pods→Final
The four qualifying players advance directly.
Top 4→Final
One list for the Top Cut
Qualifiers submit their final commander and complete decklist before elimination play. Both remain locked through the semifinals and final.
Randomised
League position qualifies players but does not seed semifinal pods or seating. The Top 10 byes are the only standings-based elimination advantage.
Three-hour safeguard
A 15-minute warning is given. If time expires without a winner, the game is a draw and the player with the highest league-point total advances.
Untimed
The final is untimed unless unreasonable delay forces the Tournament Organiser to impose pace-of-play measures.
League prizes
Four finalist prizes. One participant prize.
Each finalist receives custom sleeves and one of the four Top 4 premium cards. A foil Dominaria Remastered Mystic Remora will be awarded separately to one randomly selected participant.
This advertised prize package is guaranteed with 24 or more registered players. With fewer than 24 registrations, prize support may be adjusted based on attendance.
Full artFinal Fantasy Rhystic Study
Etched foilRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
Etched foilLotus Petal
FoilEnlightened Tutor
Random participantFoil Dominaria Remastered Mystic Remora
Custom sleeves
Your design or ours.
Each finalist receives custom card sleeves. Submit your own artwork or choose the exclusive Beyond the Meta 2026 Finalist design shown here.
Schedule and location
Two weeks to decide the champion.
Semifinals will be played during 26 November–2 December 2026, followed by the final during 3–9 December 2026. The intention is to finish in person; the elimination stage will be played online if that is not feasible.
Venue: TBC.