Magic: The Gathering's 2026 Release Schedule Revealed
Magic: The Gathering had some great sets in 2025 (we see you, Edge of Eternities), but it also became clear some of the fanbase is suffering from, uh, 'non-franchise fatigue'. As crossovers became more prevalent, many felt it just wasn't the same game anymore.
Magic: The Gathering had some great sets in 2025 (we see you, Edge of Eternities), but it also became clear some of the fanbase is suffering from, uh, 'non-franchise fatigue'. As crossovers became more prevalent, many felt it just wasn't the same game anymore.
Universes Beyond brought record-breaking numbers of players with Final Fantasy and a return to form with Avatar: The Last Airbender. In 2026, Magic: The Gathering is set to release seven new sets, including Universes Beyond expansions. Fans are eager to see if these sets will match the success of previous releases.
The lineup for 2026 includes 'Lorwyn Eclipsed' released in January, 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' in March, 'Secrets of Strixhaven' in April, 'Marvel Super Heroes' in June, 'The Hobbit' in August, 'Reality Fracture' and 'Foundations' in October, and 'Star Trek' in November. Each set brings new themes, mechanics, and characters to the popular card game.
With a mix of in-universe and crossover sets, Magic: The Gathering continues to innovate and excite its player base. Preorders are already available for some of the upcoming sets, promising new adventures and challenges for Planeswalkers around the world.
