Board in the City
Community interest company board game cafe with a library of over 1,000 games and game masters who can teach them. Has a bookable strategy room, a kitchen, and can arrange a DM for D&D sessions.
Tables to play on site
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Game · Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire Where to play Magic: The Gathering (MTG) in Southampton
Where to find Magic: The Gathering in Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire: Friday Night Magic, Commander nights and the shops that stock Magic.
We list 16 venues where you can play or buy Magic across Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire, in 11 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 8 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Wednesdays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. 14 have tables to play on site. Three of the 16 are in Southampton itself, and we list them first below.
Most active venues
- The Games Shop, Aldershot 4 regular nights: Casual Commander (Wednesdays), Casual Commander (Sundays)
- Mythic Tabletop Games, Winchester 2 regular nights: Friday Night Magic: Casual Commander (Fridays), Wednesday Night Magic (Wednesdays)
- Blodband, Salisbury 1 regular night: Monday Magic Commander Night (Mondays)
- CGC Chichester Gaming Rooms, Chichester 1 regular night: Friday Night Magic (Fridays)
14 places to play Magic
Venues with regular nights or tables to play on site, busiest first.
In Southampton (3)
Dice and Dumplings
Trading card game shop on Above Bar Street with a large gaming space and food including dumplings. Runs prereleases, drafts, casual play and league style events for Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana, Flesh and Blood and Riftbound.
Tables to play on site
The Goblins Nook
Independent wargaming venue and hobby shop in Shirley with 8 full size wargaming tables, 2 skirmish tables and painting desks, plus snacks and drinks. Runs Blood Bowl league nights, painting nights, learn to play 40K sessions and an MTG Commander night, with tables bookable online.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Fris
Elsewhere in Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire (11)
The Games Shop
Large games shop with four gaming rooms and over 2,200 sq ft of play space, including a dedicated War Room for wargaming. Runs events every day of the week across Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, One Piece, Star Wars Unlimited, Blood Bowl, wargames and D&D.
Tables to play on site
14 regular nights · 6 days a week
Mythic Tabletop Games
Independent tabletop games shop and Warhammer stockist on Parchment Street in Winchester.
Tables to play on site
6 regular nights · 5 days a week
Blodband
Tabletop gaming shop in Salisbury with a focus on community and mental health. It runs weekly Commander, Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons nights, plus painting sessions, an after-school club and bookable play sessions.
Tables to play on site
6 regular nights · 4 days a week
CGC Chichester Gaming Rooms
First floor gaming rooms run by Comics, Games & Coffee on North Street, Chichester, open from 4pm on weekdays. Hosts the shop's ticketed card game nights, including weekly Friday Night Magic and locals for One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Riftbound and Star Wars Unlimited.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Fris
Comics Games & Coffee
Comics, games and coffee shop on North Street in Chichester selling comics, board games, trading card games, Warhammer and other miniatures games. Its regular game nights run at the CGC Chichester Gaming Rooms at 28 North Street.
Tables to play on site
Heroes
Comics, gaming and collectibles shop in Newport hosting tabletop gaming nights, casual play, leagues and prereleases for Warhammer, Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited and Dragon Ball.
Tables to play on site
Partisan Games
Wargaming, TCG and hobby shop with a gaming venue and table hire at The Commercial Centre, Picket Piece, near Andover. Runs Warhammer 40,000 tournaments and Bolt Action play days.
Tables to play on site
Snacks and Ladders
Award-winning board game cafe, restaurant and bar in Newport on the Isle of Wight with over 1,000 games, open since 2019. It also runs roleplaying sessions, quiz nights and card game prereleases.
Tables to play on site
The Gaming Den
Basingstoke gaming shop for board games, card games and miniatures that hosts ticketed events most weekends, including Magic: The Gathering prereleases.
Tables to play on site
The Warp
Hobby shop in the Meridian Centre in Havant selling Warhammer, Bolt Action and other wargames, plus trading cards. It offers gaming table hire and events.
Tables to play on site
Veni Vidi Vici Games
Tabletop gaming space and shop in Romsey with dedicated tables for wargames, card games, roleplaying and board games. It runs draft nights, tournaments, open play and hobby nights, with table hire and memberships.
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.
Collecteebles
Trading card, video game and collectables shop in the Chantry Centre, Andover, selling Pokémon TCG, Magic, Lorcana and other TCGs alongside Warhammer and board games. Buys cards and games, and holds some in-store release events.
Vanguard Comics
Comic and wargaming shop on Stoke Road in Gosport selling new and second hand comics, Warhammer, Bolt Action, Warlord Games, Airfix and trading cards including Magic, Pokémon TCG and Yu-Gi-Oh. The shop also organises the annual Gosport Comic Con.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
17:30 to 20:30 Every Monday
Monday Magic Commander Night
Blodband, Salisbury. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: Free Book ahead Beginner friendly
Wednesday
18:00 to 22:30 Every Wednesday
Ask the venue for times Every Wednesday
Wednesday Night Magic
Mythic Tabletop Games, Winchester. Casual play
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £5 Book ahead
Friday
19:00 to 22:30 Every Friday
Ask the venue for times Weekly Friday night event; start time not shown on the events page
Friday Night Magic (Chichester)
CGC Chichester Gaming Rooms, Chichester. Friday Night Magic
Magic: The Gathering Entry: From £5 Book ahead
Ask the venue for times Format varies (Commander, draft)
Friday Night Magic: Casual Commander
Mythic Tabletop Games, Winchester. Friday Night Magic
Magic: The Gathering Entry: From £5 Book ahead
Saturday
10:00 to 15:00 Every Saturday
Sunday
11:00 to 17:30 Every Sunday
Common questions
Where can I play Magic in Southampton?
The venues with the most regular nights are The Games Shop in Aldershot (4 nights), Mythic Tabletop Games in Winchester (2 nights) and Blodband in Salisbury (1 night). We list 16 venues in all across Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire.
Which night of the week is busiest for Magic in Southampton?
Fridays and Wednesdays have the most regular sessions. Eight sessions run every week. The Southampton calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for Magic in Southampton?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Blodband. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much does it cost to play Magic in Southampton?
One regular night is free to join. Where there's an entry fee it is usually £5, often with prizes or store credit included. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
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