Some big crossover sets were among the seven 2026 expansions revealed at MagicCon 2025, marking one of the biggest weekends of the year for Magic: The Gathering. Wizards of the Coast kicked off the event in grand fashion with a special preview panel at MagicCon: Atlanta, announcing what’s next for the long-running card game.
The announcement included a whopping seven expansions set to release throughout 2026, featuring some major crossovers. These include another collaboration with Marvel, a journey into the world of *The Hobbit*, and boldly going where no one has gone before with a *Star Trek* set.
### A Unique Year for Magic: The Gathering
The Wizards of the Coast team acknowledges that releasing seven expansions in a single year is unusual and emphasizes this will not be the standard moving forward. Here’s the tentative 2026 release schedule:
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### Lorwyn Eclipsed (January 23, 2026)
The Magic: The Gathering year begins with a return to a fan-favorite setting. *Lorwyn Eclipsed* marks a journey back to the charming and strange realm of Lorwyn. Players can expect to see familiar creatures alongside Planeswalkers teaming up with some Strixhaven students for an expanded look at this unique world.
### Untitled Universes Beyond (TBA)
The second MG: The Gathering set of 2026 remains a mystery for now. Details will be unveiled at New York Comic Con on Friday, October 10, 2025. Fans will have to wait for the curtain to lift on this intriguing expansion!
### Secrets of Strixhaven (April 2026)
Following the adventure with Strixhaven students in *Lorwyn Eclipsed*, April’s set will bring players back to the exact heart of their magic education: Strixhaven University itself. This set will explore life both on and off campus, focusing on graduates as they venture into the wider world and explore new paths.
### Marvel Super Heroes (June 2026)
Riding high on the recent success of the *Marvel’s Spider-Man* set, Wizards of the Coast continues its collaboration with Marvel to explore additional heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe. June’s release promises to bring even more iconic characters to Magic players.
### The Hobbit (August 2026)
More than two years after Magic’s crossover with *The Lord of the Rings*, the team returns to Tolkien’s world. Announced at MagicCon, this set centers on *The Hobbit*, featuring beloved characters such as Bilbo Baggins and the dragon Smaug. It’s a highly anticipated expansion that will delve deeper into Middle-earth’s rich lore.
### Reality Fracture (October 2026)
Wizards of the Coast is teasing a major narrative shift with *Reality Fracture*. A mysterious villain is set to shake the Magic world to its core. For now, details are scarce, but expect more information as its October release window draws near.
### Star Trek (November 2026)
Earlier this summer, a false story circulated about a Magic: The Gathering *Star Trek* set, designed as an SEO stunt. As Commander Riker might say, that was fiction—at least, at that time. However, there is truth to the story now: Wizards of the Coast has officially confirmed a *Star Trek* expansion for November 2026. This set will include characters, stories, and ships from across the vast *Star Trek* universe. More information will be revealed as the release date approaches.
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### Availability and Platforms
All these sets will be available for both Magic: The Gathering’s physical card game and MTG Arena, the digital platform. Pre-orders for *Lorwyn Eclipsed* are currently available at local retailers and online through Amazon. Images and details for the *Lorwyn Eclipsed* set are also going live today on the official Magic: The Gathering website.
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### About the Author
Ozzie has been a passionate gamer since picking up his first NES controller at age five. Despite a brief hiatus during college, he was drawn back into gaming, thanks in part to years spent in QA at THQ and Activision, particularly working on the peak of the *Guitar Hero* series. Ozzie loves platformers, puzzle games, shooters, and RPGs, but he’s especially hooked on games with compelling narratives. After all, what are video games without a great story—and a fresh Cherry Coke in hand?
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Stay tuned for more updates as Wizards of the Coast continues to unveil the exciting future of Magic: The Gathering in 2026!
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