Reference

Tier Comparison

Full feature breakdown across all four MTGSL account tiers.

Casual
Free
Players & casual organisers
Pro
Paid
Dedicated league runners
Community
Free + approval
Clubs & playgroups
LGS
Paid
Game stores & pro TOs

League Management

Feature Casual Pro Community LGS
Join leagues
Create leagues
Max active leagues 1 Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Max players per league 8 Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Staff management per league
Late-join codes
Custom scoring achievements
AI newsletter generation
Custom branding (header, gradient)
AI trophy generation
Match scheduling & reminders

Events & Formats

Feature Casual Pro Community LGS
All event types (League, Tournament, Single-Day)
All formats (Sealed, Draft, Standard, Modern, Commander, cEDH)
Decklist submission & deck photos
Deck legality checking (Scryfall)
Fair play reporting & case management
Double verification

Payments

Feature Casual Pro Community LGS
Charge entry fees
Discount codes
Stripe Connect
Revenue share (MTGSL fee) - 3% - 2%

Organisations & Series

Feature Casual Pro Community LGS
Create organisations (stores/clubs)
Manage series
Series standings
Org-level staff management
Verified store badge

Visibility & Support

Feature Casual Pro Community LGS
Featured event eligibility
Ad-free experience
Priority support
Public API access

Which Tier Is Right for You?

CasualStay free if...
  • You mostly join leagues run by others
  • You run the occasional informal league for a small group (up to 8 players)
  • You don't need entry fees, legality checks, fair play tools, or org tools
ProUpgrade if...
  • You run more than one league at a time, or need more than 8 players
  • You want to charge entry fees
  • You want deck legality checking, fair play case management, AI tools, and custom branding
  • You don't need to manage a full org
CommunityChoose if...
  • You run a club, school, or non-commercial group
  • You need multiple organisers under a shared brand
  • You run series/championships across events
  • You don't charge entry fees
LGSChoose if...
  • You run a game store or professional events
  • You need entry fee collection
  • You want everything Community offers plus payments
  • You want the verified store badge