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Where to Play Magic in Washington, D.C.

An editorial guide to game stores and Magic communities across D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Magic in the Washington region stretches far beyond the District borders. From neighborhood shops accessible by Metro to large gaming spaces across Maryland and Northern Virginia, the DMV supports Commander, drafts, competitive formats, new-player events, and plenty of places to browse for cards. This guide highlights stores with active Magic communities and distinct reasons to visit.

Last updated August 19, 2026

11 places

Labyrinth Games & Puzzles

Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.

  • Commander
  • Draft
  • Beginner Friendly
  • Singles

Labyrinth is the only game store in DC proper, hosting several events and a large singles inventory. This Capitol Hill shop has an active Magic program that includes casual Commander, FNM drafts, constructed events, prereleases, and learn-to-play programming. At just a block away from the Eastern Market Metro, it is one of the most popular stores in the city.

Editor Tip

Many Magic events use advance registration and can reach capacity, so check the store's Magic events calendar before visiting.

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Fantom Comics

Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C.

  • Commander
  • Draft
  • Beginner Friendly

Fantom comics has been a Dupont Circle mainstay for over 20 years. Located a couple of blocks from Dupont Circle Metro, this popular comic shop hosts popular FNMs and Commander nights. They also carry various sealed products and accessories. Since it occupies an old row home, spacing can be limited during game day.

Editor Tip

The shop is on the second floor, above a Subway Restaurant. While they don't sell food or drinks at the store, there are plenty of options nearby.

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Dream Wizards

Rockville / North Bethesda, MD

  • Competitive
  • Singles
  • Draft

A longtime Rockville game store with a Magic schedule that reaches beyond Commander and draft. Regular organized play includes constructed formats such as Pioneer and Pauper alongside casual Commander and other rotating events.

Editor Tip

The store supports several trading-card communities, so check the current calendar before visiting specifically for Magic.

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Dice City Games

Wheaton / Silver Spring, MD

  • Competitive
  • Singles
  • Commander

A compact Silver Spring shop with an unusually broad mix of Magic formats. Its calendar includes Legacy, Modern, Premodern, cEDH, casual Commander, and booster drafts, along with a substantial singles selection.

Editor Tip

This is a particularly useful stop for players interested in singles and less-common constructed formats. Check the store's current schedule before traveling for a specific format.

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Game Kastle College Park

College Park, MD

  • Commander
  • Draft
  • Beginner Friendly

A roomy College Park game store with substantial play space and a wide tabletop lineup. Magic programming includes casual Commander, drafts, prereleases, and other organized-play events alongside the store’s many other game systems.

Editor Tip

The large play area is one of this location's strengths. Check the College Park event calendar or Discord for the latest Magic schedule.

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Victory Comics — Falls Church

Falls Church, VA

  • Draft
  • Competitive
  • Singles

A Falls Church comic-and-game superstore with 3,500 square feet of retail and in-store gaming space. Its busy Magic calendar covers draft, sealed, Commander, Modern, Standard, and larger competitive events.

Editor Tip

The Falls Church location has the larger gaming area. Check the store's event calendar before traveling for a particular Magic event.

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Huzzah Hobbies

Ashburn, VA

  • Singles
  • Commander

A destination-style tabletop shop with two large gaming areas, including dedicated space for card and board games. The store supports collectible card gaming, sells Magic singles and sealed products, and offers free gaming space.

Editor Tip

Huzzah is farther from central D.C. than many locations on this guide, but its amount of gaming space makes it useful for players in Loudoun County and western Northern Virginia.

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Hashtag Gaming Arena

Herndon, VA

  • Commander
  • Draft
  • Competitive

Part game store and part full-scale gaming venue, Hashtag mixes Magic with esports, arcade gaming, and a bar. Its Magic calendar is particularly varied, with Commander, drafts, Pauper, Modern, Standard, and competitive events.

Editor Tip

Popular events can attract substantial attendance. Check the live event calendar before heading out for a specific format.

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Delta Cards & Collectibles

Temple Hills, MD

  • Commander
  • Draft
  • Singles
  • Beginner Friendly

A card-focused shop inside Iverson Mall with Magic singles, sealed product, and Commander decks. Its organized play includes Commander, Friday Night Magic drafts, prereleases, and programming aimed at newer players.

Editor Tip

While their website's calendar focuses on Commander events, their Instagram has more details on other events.

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Curio Cavern - Loisdale Road

Springfield, VA

  • Competitive
  • Commander
  • Singles

The Loisdale Road location of Curio Cavern combines free gaming space with a steady Magic schedule. Regular play includes Modern, Friday Night Magic drafts, Commander League, and prerelease events.

Editor Tip

Curio operates several Northern Virginia locations. This listing is specifically for the Loisdale Road shop, so make sure you're checking the correct location's calendar.

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The RPG Zone

Alexandria, VA

  • Beginner Friendly
  • Commander

An Alexandria hobby store and gaming lounge that goes well beyond cards, mixing TCGs with RPGs, miniatures, and hands-on hobby workshops. It carries Magic singles and sealed product and hosts regular tabletop and trading-card events.

Editor Tip

Because this is a newer store, check its Instagram or call before traveling for a particular Magic event.

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