That Comic Shop
Family run comic shop on Friargate selling American comics, merchandise and Magic: The Gathering. It runs free Friday Night Magic each week and players are welcome to play in store.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Game · Lancashire and Cumbria
Where to play Magic: The Gathering (MTG) in Preston
Where to find Magic: The Gathering in Lancashire and Cumbria: Friday Night Magic, Commander nights and the shops that stock Magic.
We list 11 venues where you can play or buy Magic across Lancashire and Cumbria, in 7 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 3 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Sundays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. Nine have tables to play on site. Three of the 11 are in Preston itself, and we list them first below.
Most active venues
- Saint'z Dragons, Colne 2 regular nights: Friday Night Magic (Fridays), Magic: The Gathering Commander (Sundays)
- That Comic Shop, Preston 1 regular night: Friday Night Magic (Fridays)
9 places to play Magic
Venues with regular nights or tables to play on site, busiest first.
In Preston (2)
Harlequins Games
Large independent TCG and wargames shop in Preston with seating for 80+ players. Runs weekly TCG leagues including Pokémon League, plus Warhammer hobby nights and board game drop-ins.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night
Elsewhere in Lancashire and Cumbria (7)
Saint'z Dragons
Trading card and gift shop in Colne that also sells gothic and alternative homeware. It runs in-store events six days a week, including Pokémon TCG league nights, Yu-Gi-Oh! locals and Friday Night Magic.
Tables to play on site
6 regular nights · 6 days a week
Beer & Pretzel Gaming
Independent hobby shop on Highgate in Kendal selling Warhammer, RPGs, board and card games, with a play space open most days. Hosts Magic and Pokémon TCG evening events and works with local clubs.
Tables to play on site
Geek Retreat Blackburn
Geek culture cafe and gaming store in Blackburn town centre with tables for card games, board games and D&D.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night
Lancaster Board and Sword
Board game cafe and hobby shop in Lancaster city centre with a play-in-store game library and tables for TCGs, wargames and RPGs. Stay and Play is GBP 5 per person.
Tables to play on site
Tabletop Republic Lancaster
Large hobby gaming venue next to Lancaster bus station with hireable gaming tables, a stay-and-play library, and stock of TCGs, wargames and RPGs.
Tables to play on site
The Kobolds Kettle
Board game cafe in Lytham with a large games library, loose leaf teas, coffee and food. It hosts trading card nights, board game socials, Dungeons & Dragons sessions and learn-to-play events.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Ultimate TCG
Trading card game shop in Accrington stocking a wide range of card games and accessories. It is an official organised play store for Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon TCG, Bandai and Bushiroad games and welcomes new players.
Tables to play on site
2 more shops stocking Magic
We haven't confirmed play space or regular nights at these yet, so ask in store.
In Preston (1)
Retro Gamer Bros
Retro video game and trading card shop in Preston. It sells tickets for Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana and Riftbound release events.
Elsewhere in Lancashire and Cumbria (1)
Tabletop Dominion
Independent tabletop gaming shop on Broadway in Accrington selling Pokémon TCG and Magic cards, board games and RPG dice, with late opening on Monday and Friday evenings.
1 regular night
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Friday Night Magic
That Comic Shop, Preston. Friday Night Magic
Magic: The Gathering Entry: Free Beginner friendly
Sunday
From 11:00 Every Sunday
Magic: The Gathering Commander
Saint'z Dragons, Colne. Casual Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £6
Common questions
Where can I play Magic in Preston?
The venues with the most regular nights are Saint'z Dragons in Colne (2 nights) and That Comic Shop in Preston (1 night). We list 11 venues in all across Lancashire and Cumbria.
Which night of the week is busiest for Magic in Preston?
Fridays and Sundays have the most regular sessions. Three sessions run every week. The Preston calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for Magic in Preston?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at That Comic Shop. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much does it cost to play Magic in Preston?
One regular night is free to join. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
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