[MTG] Saimaa Gaming MTG Event 2025 (postponed to Spring 2026)
[MTG] Saimaa Gaming MTG Event 2025 (postponed to Spring 2026)
[MTG] Saimaa Gaming MTG Event 2025
This event is postponed to the Spring of 2026! More details will be released later 👌
Welcome to join our MTG event arranged by Saimaa Gaming Ry at Imatra Spa at the shores of Lake Saimaa!
During the days, you can enjoy the diverse offerings of Imatra Spa, an excellent gaming space in the company of fellow Magic players, and relaxed tournaments in a fantastic setting.
The event highlights are the first day's Draft tournament and the second day's Chaos Draft tournament!
Additionally, throughout the weekend, there's the option for Quick Drafts or just casual Commander and Kitchen Table play! Other board games are also welcome!
Let's spend a relaxing and fun weekend geeking out!
Space is reserved for 40 players; if demand is higher, we'll book additional space (minimum participants: 16). Deadline for minimum participants is Monday September 22, 2025
Date: September 27-28, 2025 (Saturday & Sunday)
Location: Imatra Kylpylä/Spa, Saimaa conference room
Price: €40 / person / day or €75 for both days, includes:
• Participation fee for the tournaments on the selected days;
• 3 draft boosters (valued at €18) / day, used in the day's tournament (players can keep the cards they draft)
• Free use of the gaming space ( check the timetable below)
• Discount rates for spa access and hotel rooms, more information below
Registration:
Register using this link: bit.ly/SaimaaMTG2025
After registering, proceed to pay for your tickets using information provided below:
Account number: FI28 4108 0013 4255 51
Payee: Saimaa Gaming Ry
Message: “YOUR NAME / SaimaaMTG”
Paid tickets are not refundable. If you cannot attend, you can sell your ticket to another player. If your ticket changes ownership, please inform the event organizers.
Saturday, September 27, 2025 schedule:
08:30 Doors open to the gaming space
09:00 - 14:00 Free play
14:00 - 15:00 Drafting
15:00 - 15:30 Break
15:30 - 18:30 Matches 1-3
18:30 - 19:00 Prize distribution
19:00 - 22:30 Free play
22:30 Start closing the day and packing up
23:00 Room closed
Sunday, September 28, 2025 schedule:
09:30 - 11:00 Free play
11:00 - 12:00 Drafting
12:00 - 12:30 Break
12:30 - 15:30 Matches 1-3
15:30 - 16:00 Prize distribution
16:00 - 17:00 Free play
17:00 Start closing the day and packing up
17:30 Room closed
Draft rules: Players play three matches with their constructed decks, each match best-of-3. Drafting and matches occur in groups of 8 people.
Players get to keep the cards they play with in the tournament. We can lend basic lands if needed, which we ask to be returned after the tournament.
More information on the drafting section: https://magic.wizards.com/en/formats/booster-draft
Prizes:
The winner of each draft group receives 3 booster packs. After the tournament ends, we'll distribute some prizes among the participants who didn't receive other prizes.
Important Notes:
1. Lunch: Imatra Kylpylä hotel has a delicious lunch buffet on both Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 3 pm. The dining area is a couple minutes walking from the tournament room. The price is 18e/person (norm: 22e), paid by the players themselves.
2. Hotel rooms booking: tournament participants can make accommodation reservations from the hotel sales office by email: [email protected] or by phone 0300 870 502. In order to get the special discount price, you need to mention the reservation promo code "Saimaa MTG". Only by these two ways you will get the special rates (details see below).
Accommodation prices: In Standard or Standard Plus room:
90 € / single room / night
110 € / double room / night
In Promenade room:
110 € / single room / night
130 € / double room / night
160 € / triple room / night
Harju or holiday apartment for two people: 200 € / night
Harju or holiday apartment for three people: 230 € / night
Harju or holiday apartment for four people: 260 € / night
Harju or holiday apartment for five people: 290 € / night
Holiday apartment for six people: 320 € / night
The accommodation price includes:
Abundant buffet breakfast
Free use of the spa from 8:00 to 22:00
Free use of the gym from 7:00 to 22:00
Free parking
On the arrival day, rooms are available by 16:00 at the latest. On the departure day, check-out by 12:00.
Hotel breakfast is available on weekdays from 6:00 to 10:00, on weekends from 7:00 to 11:00.
An adult bathrobe can be rented in advance from the sales service or from reception upon arrival. Bathrobe rental: 5 €, and bath slippers price: 2 €.
Meals at own cost (Sat. and Sun):
Buffet lunch 12:00 to 15:00, 18 € / person (norm. 22€)
Lunch area is 1 minute walking from the conference room.
Event organizers:
Leevi Ojennus
Jani Järviö
Contact: [email protected]