Griffins Gaming
Trading card game and tabletop shop in Digbeth with locals for Pokémon TCG, Magic, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh! and many other card games most nights, and play space at £5 per table.
Tables to play on site
17 regular nights · 6 days a week
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Where to find trading card games in Birmingham and the West Midlands: card shops and TCG nights for Pokémon TCG, One Piece, MTG, Lorcana and more.
We list 21 venues where you can play or buy trading card games across Birmingham and the West Midlands, in 12 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 29 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Mondays. Six of those are marked as beginner friendly. 17 have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Griffins Gaming, Birmingham 16 regular nights: Gundam locals (Mondays), Digimon locals (Mondays)
- Game Guru Utilita Arena, Birmingham 4 regular nights: One Piece Card Game weekly play (Mondays), Disney Lorcana weekly play (Thursdays)
- Game Guru Touchwood, Solihull 3 regular nights: One Piece Card Game weekly play (Tuesdays), Disney Lorcana weekly play (Mondays)
- Howling Wolf Gaming, Wolverhampton 2 regular nights: Friday Night Commander (Fridays), Casual Sunday Magic (Sundays)
- Outrider Games, Lichfield 1 regular night: Friday Night Magic (Fridays)
By game
- Magic: The Gathering 18 venues, 9 regular nights. Where to play Magic: The Gathering in Birmingham
- Pokémon TCG 12 venues, 2 regular nights. Where to play Pokémon TCG in Birmingham
- Lorcana 8 venues, 2 regular nights. Where to play Lorcana in Birmingham
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 8 venues, 1 regular night. Where to play Yu-Gi-Oh! in Birmingham
- One Piece TCG 6 venues, 4 regular nights. Where to play One Piece TCG in Birmingham
- Star Wars: Unlimited 4 venues, 2 regular nights. Where to play Star Wars: Unlimited in Birmingham
- Riftbound 2 venues, 2 regular nights. Where to play Riftbound in Birmingham
- Flesh and Blood TCG 1 venue. Where to play Flesh and Blood TCG in Birmingham
- Gundam Card Game 1 venue, 1 regular night. Where to play Gundam Card Game in Birmingham
- Digimon TCG 1 venue, 2 regular nights. Where to play Digimon TCG in Birmingham
- Dragon Ball Super Card Game 1 venue, 1 regular night. Where to play Dragon Ball Super Card Game in Birmingham
17 places to play trading card games
Venues with regular nights or tables to play on site, busiest first.
Game Guru Utilita Arena
Board game cafe at Utilita Arena Birmingham with a games library, food and drink, and weekly One Piece, Star Wars: Unlimited, Lorcana and Friday Night Magic events.
Tables to play on site
5 regular nights · 5 days a week
Game Guru Touchwood
Board game cafe in Touchwood, Solihull, with a games library, food and drink, and weekly One Piece, Lorcana and Star Wars: Unlimited nights.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Mons, Tues
Howling Wolf Gaming
Wolverhampton games shop and cafe for trading card games, miniature wargames and tabletop RPGs, with Friday Night Magic Commander and casual Sunday Magic.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Fris, Suns
Outrider Games
Tabletop gaming cafe and shop in Lichfield with bookable wargaming tables, a board game library, monthly 40k tournaments and weekly card game nights.
Tables to play on site
4 regular nights · Mons, Fris, Sats
Venator Tabletop Gaming
Tabletop gaming shop in Bedworth with bookable 6ft by 4ft wargaming tables and TCG tables, Friday Night Magic Commander and a Tuesday games club.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Fris
Viking & Swiss
Tabletop hobby shop in Kenilworth with tables to play during the day, weekly Commander nights, Sunday painting sessions and D&D campaigns.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Tues, Sats, Suns
Wayland's Forge
Long-running games shop in the Custard Factory, Digbeth, selling board games, RPGs, Magic and miniature games.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Battleground Gaming UK
Wargaming and card game shop in Kings Norton stocking Warhammer and many other miniature games, with evening opening and 40k tournaments.
Tables to play on site
Blue Sheep Books
Bookshop and community space in Wednesbury that also sells Pokémon TCG cards, Warhammer and tabletop roleplaying products. It hosts Pokémon TCG nights and prereleases alongside book clubs and open mic nights, with drinks available.
Tables to play on site
Board in Brum
Hobby store and gaming hall near Willenhall with 24 custom 6ft by 4ft tables, 40k tournaments, Pokémon League Cups and Dice Throne organised play.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night
Geek Retreat Birmingham
Geek Retreat cafe and gaming venue in the Jewellery Quarter selling trading cards and hosting card game and tabletop events.
Tables to play on site
Geek Retreat Dudley
Geek Retreat cafe and gaming venue on Dudley High Street hosting trading card game events.
Tables to play on site
Global Gaming Arena
Gaming centre in Birmingham city centre, open since 1998, that also sells Magic: The Gathering singles. It hosts card and Beyblade X tournaments.
Tables to play on site
Manaleak.com Gaming Centre
Magic: The Gathering specialist with a tournament centre in the Jubilee Centre, hosting competitive and casual Magic events.
Tables to play on site
The Games Den
Family-run games shop in Leamington Spa selling board games, trading card games, Warhammer and RPGs, with ticketed in-store events.
Tables to play on site
Top Dog Gaming Cafe
Gaming cafe in Wordsley serving food and drink alongside card and board games. It hosts board game nights and Riftbound events.
Tables to play on site
4 more shops stocking trading card games
We haven't confirmed play space or regular nights at these yet, so ask in store.
Booghe Toys
Toy shop at Fort Shopping Park selling toys, board games, trading cards and Warhammer, with a VR arcade.
Lazy Panda Collectibles
Trading card and collectibles shop in the Kingfisher Shopping Centre in Redditch. It runs a registered Pokémon League.
Phoenix Games
Independent games shop in Stourbridge since 2015, selling board games, card games and wargames.
Worlds Apart Birmingham
Pop culture shop in Birmingham city centre selling comics, manga, collectables, Gunpla and trading cards.
Common questions
Where can I play trading card games in Birmingham?
The venues with the most regular nights are Griffins Gaming in Birmingham (16 nights), Game Guru Utilita Arena in Birmingham (4 nights) and Game Guru Touchwood in Solihull (3 nights). We list 21 venues in all across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Which night of the week is busiest for trading card games in Birmingham?
Fridays and Mondays have the most regular sessions. 29 sessions run every week. The Birmingham calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for trading card games in Birmingham?
Yes. Six regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Game Guru Touchwood and Game Guru Utilita Arena. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much does it cost to play trading card games in Birmingham?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £3 and £9, often with prizes or store credit included. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
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