Friday Night Commander Returns to Curiosity Games January 2026

Introducing the Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Season

We are excited to officially announce that regular Commander is returning to Friday nights at Curiosity Games.

Starting after the Lorwyn Eclipsed prerelease, Commander Night will be moving off Thursdays and back to its longtime home:

Fridays at 6:30 PM

Commander at Curiosity Games is casual, social, and always free to join. There is no entry fee required to play. Just show up and play Commander.

Alongside the return to Fridays, we are also launching a brand new optional, set-based Commander rewards season for players who want to earn extra rewards simply for showing up and playing.

Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Season

This Commander season is tied to Lorwyn Eclipsed and runs for a limited time.

Season Details

• Format: Commander

• First night: Friday, January 23

• Last night: Friday, February 20

• Time: Fridays at 6:30 PM

Each new Magic set will bring a new Commander season, and progress resets when the season ends.

How Progress Works

Players earn progress using a simple system called Marks.

Each eligible Friday:

• Earn 1 Mark for checking in

• Earn 1 Mark for completing at least one full Commander game

That is it.

No wins required.

No standings.

No pressure.

There are 5 eligible Fridays during the Lorwyn Eclipsed season, for a maximum of 10 Marks.Reaching 7 Marks completes the season.

Free to Play With Optional Paid Rewards

Commander Night itself is always free to join.

Every player can earn rewards on the Free Track just by playing. For players who want additional rewards, we also offer optional paid tracks.

Free Track Rewards

All players earn these rewards at the following milestones:

• 2 Marks: Promo Pack

• 4 Marks: Promo Pack

• 6 Marks: Promo Pack

• 7 Marks (Season Completion): Foil Promo Pack

No purchase required.

Paid Track Rewards (Optional)

Players may upgrade to the paid track at any point during the season. Rewards unlock retroactively based on Marks already earned.

• Regular Pass: $15

• Member Pass: $10

Paid track players receive all Free Track rewards, plus the following:

• 2 Marks: Play Booster

• 4 Marks: Play Booster

• 6 Marks: Play Booster

• 7 Marks (Season Completion): Choice Reward

  • 1 Collector Booster

  • OR 3 Play Boosters

Members receive the same rewards at the discounted price.

End of Season Giveaway

To celebrate the end of the Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Season, we will be giving away a Lorwyn Eclipsed Bundle

The giveaway will take place on Friday, February 27, during the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles prerelease event.

Giveaway Entries

• Free Track: 1 entry for every 2 Marks earned

• Paid Track: 1 entry per Mark earned, plus 1 bonus entry for completing the season

The more you play, the more chances you earn.

Seasonal Commander Bonus

Once during the Lorwyn Eclipsed season, players may claim a bonus if:

Their commander is printed in the Lorwyn Eclipsed set.

This bonus is optional, can only be claimed once per season, and does not affect progression.

Special Commander Nights

Some Fridays during the season will feature optional themed Commander experiences tied to Lorwyn Eclipsed. Normal Commander play will still be available on these nights.

Friday, January 30

Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Party

Special rules designed around the Lorwyn Eclipsed set release.

Friday, February 13

Two Headed Giant Commander Night

Grab a partner and play Commander in a 2v2 format.

Players who opt in, or make a good faith effort to opt in, will receive the applicable promotional items for these events while supplies last.

Important Note About Seating and Pods

Commander is a social format, and we strongly recommend that players make plans ahead of time by bringing friends or coordinating with people they already know.

While we absolutely want Commander Night to be a place where new friendships form, Commander is generally best enjoyed with people you already have some rapport with.

If a player attends Commander Night and:

• There are no other players available, or

• There are no pods willing to add another player

We may not be able to seat you for a game that night.

Pods can range from 2 to 6 players, but we will not force players into pods or require others to play with someone they do not wish to play with. Initiating conversations and finding a group is the responsibility of the individual player.

However, if a player makes a good faith effort to find a game and is unable to play due to the situations above, they will still receive 2 Marks for the night, as though they had completed a game.

This ensures players are not penalized for circumstances outside their control while keeping Commander Night respectful and casual for everyone.

We Are Excited to Have Friday Night Commander Back

Whether you are stopping in casually, playing every week, or jumping into the Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Season, we are excited to welcome Commander back to Friday nights at Curiosity Games.

We look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones.

Stay curious.