TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE
The structure for Grand Prix trial tournaments will be modified-Swiss style, with a cut to top players playing in single elimination for prizes and byes based on attendance The correct number of Swiss rounds based on the number of players playing in your tournament:
8 Players: Limited - 3 Rounds, Single-elimination Booster Draft; Constructed - 3 Rounds, Single-elimination
9-16 Players: Limited - 4 Rounds, cut to Top 8 Booster Draft; Constructed - 4 Rounds, cut to Top 4
17-32 Players: 5 Rounds, cut to top 8 Single-Elimination
33-64 Players: 6 Rounds, cut to top 8 Single-Elimination
65-128 Players: 7 Rounds, cut to top 8 Single-Elimination
129-256 Players: 8 Rounds, cut to top 8 Single-Elimination
etc.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
The format for Grand Prix trial tournaments will match the format of the Grand Prix to which they feed.
INVITATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY
Trial tournaments are open to all DCI members in good standing.
If a player who already possesses a three-round bye finishes high enough to win another bye at a Grand Prix Trial, that bye will not be passed down to the next eligible player.
PRIZES
One third round bye at the associated Grand Prix tournament (unless otherwise noted).
Product prizes to be determined.



Qualifier tournaments are where the game really gets serious. The excitement level is high and the stakes are even higher. Players the world over converge with a common goal in mind -- an invitation to the Pro Tour, which could include an airplane ticket to the next Pro Tour location.
An Insider's Guide to the Pro Tour

Pro Tour Qualifiers are one-day tournaments offering invitations to the next Pro Tour stop. Formats are varied at Pro Tour Qualifiers, with Constructed, Limited and Two-Headed Giant formats seeing action during different seasons. The format is roughly associated with the upcoming Pro Tour. There are also a limited number of Pro Tour Qualifier tournaments run on Magic Online.
If you enjoyed playing in a Pro Tour Qualifier, you should look into playing at the next Grand Prix in your area, along with Regionals tournaments to earn a trip to your country's National Championship.
*Airfare provided for North American winners. Other locations may offer cash prizes instead of plane tickets, so check the schedule and information for your local event.
Schedule
Multiple Pro Tour Qualifier tournaments are run every weekend during the season, so check your country's schedule for the next tournament in your area. Pro Tour Qualifiers are held at event halls and large retail stores. The attendance can be up to 100 or more players at each location. Pro Tour Qualifiers are also held on Magic Online, scheduled throughout the season at times convenient for players around the world.
Prizes
Invitations and airfare to the next Pro Tour are awarded to the top finishers, with the exact number of invitations determined by tournament location. Some locations offer cash prizes instead of airfare. Additional prizes may be awarded at the discretion of the event organizers.