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Magic: The Gathering in Cardiff
Where to find Magic: The Gathering in Cardiff and South Wales: Friday Night Magic, Commander nights and the shops that stock Magic.
We list 12 venues where you can buy or play Magic across Cardiff and South Wales, in 12 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 14 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Mondays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. Eight have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Firestorm Games Cardiff, Cardiff 4 regular nights: Friday Night Magic (Fridays), Tuesday Night Constructed (Tuesdays)
- Firestorm Games Bridgend, Bridgend 2 regular nights: Magic the Gathering Monday Standard Showdown (Mondays), Friday Night Magic (Fridays)
- The Gamers' Emporium, Swansea 2 regular nights: Friday Night Magic (Fridays), Magic: The Gathering Standard Showdown (Mondays)
- Waystone Gaming, Builth Wells 2 regular nights: Friday Night Magic (Fridays), Saturday Night Magic (Saturdays)
- Duke's Gaming, Pontypool 1 regular night: Friday Magic: The Gathering TCG Night (Fridays)
12 venues
Destiny's Loot
Family-run fantasy gift and games shop on Sycamore Street in Newcastle Emlyn selling Dungeons & Dragons, roleplaying games, dice, Warhammer, trading cards, books and plush. A second shop opened in Cardigan in spring 2026.
Donuts & Dragons
Board game cafe in Carmarthen town centre serving donuts, food and drinks, with hundreds of games to play. Also hosts D&D sessions, Magic tournaments and beginner-friendly game nights.
DragonPainter
Warhammer and hobby shop in Abergavenny Market selling Games Workshop kits, paints and board games. Promotes a free Wednesday geek night at the Portico Lounge and a fortnightly Tuesday board games night at the Somerset Arms.
2 regular events
Duke's Gaming
Community games shop in Pontypool focused on young players and families, with after-school clubs, casual gaming and ticketed weekly nights for Pokémon, One Piece, Magic, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Star Wars: Unlimited and other card games.
11 regular events
Firestorm Games Bridgend
Firestorm Games branch on Caroline Street in Bridgend with tables for wargames, board, card and roleplaying games. Runs Friday Night Magic, Lorcana and Yu-Gi-Oh! on Fridays, Final Fantasy TCG and ticketed casual wargaming several days a week.
13 regular events
Firestorm Games Cardiff
Firestorm Games flagship and the South Wales Gaming Centre on Sloper Road, Cardiff, with up to 60 wargaming tables, 75 tables for card, board and roleplaying games, a café and licensed bar. Organised play every week for Magic, Pokémon, Lorcana, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flesh and Blood, Star Wars: Unlimited, D&D and Warhammer.
23 regular events
Kraken Gaming
Llanelli shop for TCGs, Warhammer and RPGs with weekly Pokémon, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Riftbound and Commander events. Also runs ticketed Pokémon League Challenges and Cups.
8 regular events
Loaded Dice
Independent games and hobby shop on Holton Road in Barry selling Warhammer, paints, scale model kits, trading card games, Dungeons & Dragons and collectibles.
Mabon Mana & Monsters
Fantasy and gaming shop in Milford Haven stocking Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer and D&D, which hosts in-store Magic events.
The Gamers' Emporium
Large TCG, wargaming and board game shop with gaming space across three floors and private hire rooms. A £4 daily play fee applies, with weekly tournaments most days of the week.
13 regular events
Waystone Gaming
Games shop on Broad Street in Builth Wells running evening events most days, including Friday and Saturday Night Magic, D&D on Thursdays, board games on Saturdays and Blood on the Clocktower on Mondays.
5 regular events
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
From 18:00 Every Monday
Magic: The Gathering Standard Showdown
The Gamers' Emporium, Swansea. Standard
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £4 + £4.95
Ask the venue for times Weekly inferred from weekday title; next listed 19 Oct 2026
Magic the Gathering Monday Standard Showdown
Firestorm Games Bridgend, Bridgend. Standard
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £9
Tuesday
Ask the venue for times Every Tuesday
Tuesday Night Constructed
Firestorm Games Cardiff, Cardiff. Constructed
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £8 online / £11 in store Book ahead
Ask the venue for times Every Tuesday
Tuesday Night Commander
Firestorm Games Cardiff, Cardiff. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £8 online / £11 in store Book ahead
Thursday
Ask the venue for times Weekly inferred from weekday title; next listed 15 Oct 2026
Thursday MtG Modern Organised Play
Firestorm Games Cardiff, Cardiff. Modern
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £8 online / £11 in store Book ahead
Friday
From 11:30 Every Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic
The Gamers' Emporium, Swansea. Friday Night Magic (formats vary)
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £4 + £4.95
From 19:00 Every Friday
Ask the venue for times Next listed 16 Oct 2026
Friday Night Magic (Standard)
Firestorm Games Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil. Standard
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £8
Ask the venue for times Next listed 16 Oct 2026
Friday Night Magic (Commander)
Firestorm Games Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £8
Ask the venue for times Next listed 16 Oct 2026
Friday Night Magic
Firestorm Games Bridgend, Bridgend. Friday Night Magic
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £8
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Friday Night Magic
Firestorm Games Cardiff, Cardiff. Friday Night Magic
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £8 online / £11 in store Book ahead
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Friday Magic: The Gathering TCG Night
Duke's Gaming, Pontypool. TCG night
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £9 Book ahead
Saturday
From 19:00 Every Saturday
Saturday Night Magic
Waystone Gaming, Builth Wells. Casual/organised play
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £5
Common questions
Where can I play Magic in Cardiff?
The venues with the most regular nights are Firestorm Games Cardiff in Cardiff (4 nights), Firestorm Games Bridgend in Bridgend (2 nights) and The Gamers' Emporium in Swansea (2 nights). We list 12 venues in all across Cardiff and South Wales.
Which night of the week is busiest for Magic in Cardiff?
Fridays and Mondays have the most regular sessions. 14 sessions run every week. The Cardiff calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for Magic in Cardiff?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Kraken Gaming. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much does it cost to play Magic in Cardiff?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £4 and £9, often with prizes or store credit included. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.