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Oi oi oi!
This year, the Uthden Troll team has the honour to organise the Old School World Championship! 🏆🦈
We are incredibly proud to carry the legacy of the Shark for this year.
Because of this special honor, we’ve made an important change. Instead of our usual open registration (which sold out in just 4 minutes last year 😅), we will be running an invitational system for the majority of spots. With a Shark on the line, we expect things to go absolutely wild — and this approach allows us to better balance participation throughout the worldwide communities.
Of course, we won’t forget our loyal local players and long-time supporters ❤️
Everyone who has received a Troll of Honour badge (5+ years of attendance) will receive an invite.
📅 Timeline
• Invitations sent: April 20–22
• Confirmation of participation deadline: May 1
• Remaining tickets go live: May 11 at 20:00 CET. You’ll find a registration link here
(This includes all events: main event, Premodern, drafts, etc.)
🎟️ About capacity & venue
We will have a total of 200 spots available for this year’s event.
Given the number of spots and the overwhelming demand in previous years, we already know that we unfortunately won’t be able to accommodate everyone who would like to attend.
Upscaling to a bigger venue is something we have seriously discussed as a team. However, we’ve chosen not to do so. The Uthden Troll Cup has grown into a large festival, but what matters most to us is preserving the intimate feeling of a ‘small’ event.
Anyone who has attended before knows how much the current venue — with its different rooms and play areas — contributes to that unique atmosphere. It’s something we deeply value and don’t want to lose.
We can’t wait to make this another epic edition of UTC. Stay tuned…
Program overview (provisional)
📅 November 5 – November 8, 2026
🚨 Ticket sales for UTC VIII will open May 11 🚨
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action.
Below is a provisional outline of the events. We definitely will change things over the coming weeks. We are busy preparing a nice program that embodies the spirit of both Trolls and Sharks. There will be artists of course and we are sure we’ll make the Saturday night a a top notch evening with plenty of stuff happening all over the place.
🃏 Thursday, November 5
Casual Meet-Up — From 17:00 onwards
Kick off the weekend in a relaxed setting with casual games, trading, and socializing.
Featured Format: Ante 40K, Alpha to Alliances Ante
🏆 Friday, November 6
“Swaffel” World Championship — Start: 11:00
This special 93/94 event features all cards from 1993–1994. It uses the Swedish B&R list and has a unique twist with Fallen Empires added to the format.
93/94 Repack Booster Draft — Start: 19:00
A fan-favorite draft experience using themed repack boosters full of nostalgic classics.
🧙 Saturday, November 7
World Championship Old School Swedish — Start: 11:00
The crown jewel of the weekend. Authentic 93/94 gameplay with deep roots and serious prestige.
PM Chaos Booster Draft — Start: 19:30
Draft your way through 24 random original boosters from Mercadian Masques through Onslaught block — no curated archetypes, no preparation, just instincts, improvisation, and pure chaos. 🍻
🛡️ Sunday, November 8
Dutch Nationals – PreModern Format — Start: 10:30
The ultimate showdown for Dutch Premodern players. Competitive, community-driven, and full of meta variety.
X-point event — Start: 11:30
Whether you’re a long-time X-Points player or trying the format for the first time, this will be a perfect way to end the weekend. 🍻
Full Festival Program 2026
Please note: This is a provisional schedule and may be subject to changes.
Thursday, November 5
Casual Meet-Up: “Troll Cave”
🕔 17:00 – Around Midnight
Join us for a relaxed evening to kick off the weekend. Bring your decks, hang out, and enjoy some casual games.
Got an Ante 40K deck? This is your chance to play a series of Ante games with fellow enthusiasts.
Friday, November 6
Swaffel World Championships
🕧 Tournament starts at 11:00
🎟️ 128-player cap
💰 Entry: €65 (includes lunch & dinner)
Format:
All cards printed in 1993 and 1994 are allowed. This includes the full Swedish legal pool, plus Fallen Empires. It also includes promotional cards like Arena, Sewers of Estark, and Nalathni Dragon.
We follow the Swedish banned/restricted list, with one extra rule: Hymn to Tourach is restricted.
Reprint Policy:
Cards with same art and frame are allowed, including foreign prints and IE/CE. No foils, WCD, or 30th Anniversary Edition.
Structure:
- 7 Rounds of Swiss
- Top 8 playoff
93/94 Repack Booster Draft
🕖 Draft begins at 19:00
🎟️ 128-player cap
💰 Entry: €45 (keep the cards you draft!)
Draft in pods of 8 players. Each player receives 3 repack boosters, each containing:
- 1 Rare
- 3 Uncommons
- 11 Commons
Cards are a mix of originals and reprints. Expect plenty of iconic staples like Swords to Plowshares, Lightning Bolt, Erhnam Djinn, Serra Angel, Counterspell, Hypnotic Specter, and more.
Each draft pod will feature a themed card pool—think Goblins, Zombies, Thallids, Prison, etc.—for a unique drafting experience.
✅ Practice makes perfect. You should check out an example 360-card pool from last year. This will help you get a feel for the format.
After the draft, players will build decks using their drafted cards. A land station will be available, but we kindly ask that you return all borrowed lands. Bringing your own basics is appreciated.
Tournament Structure:
- 3 Rounds of Swiss
- Table winners advance to Top 16
Saturday, November 7
World Championship Old School Swedish🏆🦈
🕤 Doors open at 09:30 | Event begins at 11:00
🎟️ 204-player cap
💰 Entry: €75 (includes lunch and dinner)
Legal Sets:
Alpha, Beta, Unlimited, Arabian Nights, Antiquities, Legends, and The Dark.
We follow the Swedish B&R list. Click here for details.
Reprint Policy:
Cards with the same art and frame are allowed, including foreign editions and IE/CE. No foils, WCD, or 30th Anniversary Edition.
Structure:
- 7 Rounds of Swiss
- Top 16 playoff
PreModern Chaos Booster Draft
🕗 Draft begins at 20:00
🎟️ 32-player cap
💰 Entry: €100 (keep the cards you draft!)
After a full day of Old School battles, it’s time for something completely different.
When the Swiss rounds of the Swedish event are over—or when you simply need a reset—we embrace pure unpredictability with the Premodern Chaos Draft.
Each draft table will feature 24 random original boosters from the 1999–2003 era, spanning from Mercadian Masques through Onslaught block. No curated environments. No preparation. No perfect archetypes.
Just instincts, improvisation, and chaos. 🍻.
Structure:
- 3 Rounds of Swiss
- Table winners advance to Top 4
Sunday, November 8
Dutch Nationals – Premodern Format
🕤 Doors open at 09:30 | Tournament begins at 10:30
🎟️ 128-player cap
💰 Entry: €45 (includes lunch)
Step into the Premodern battlefield during UTC weekend and compete in the Dutch Nationals tournament. Expect a full day of iconic cards, powerful interactions, forgotten tech, and the unique atmosphere that only Premodern can offer.
❤️ Premodern the Old School way ❤️
Our Premodern events are run in the spirit of Old School Magic.
We play for honour, community, nostalgia, and great games — not for (cash) prizes. While there will absolutely be beautiful and high-value prizes, these will largely be raffled among participants rather than awarded purely based on standings.
Rules enforcement:
Most importantly: Don’t be a dick.
We expect players to compete fairly and respectfully. Excessive rules lawyering, angle-shooting, trying to exploit technicalities, or creating “gotcha” situations is not appreciated here.
Help us keep the atmosphere welcoming, relaxed, and fun for everyone — that’s what UTC is about. 🍻
For full information on legal sets, rules, and the current banned/restricted list, please check the official Premodern resources here.
Reprint Policy:
All reprints from legal sets are permitted, including WCD
Structure:
- 7 Rounds of Swiss
- Top 8 playoff
⚔️ X-Points Event – Sunday, November 8 ⚔️
🕤 Doors open at 10:30 | Tournament begins at 11:30
🎟️ 48-player cap
💰 Entry: €40 (includes lunch)
Close out the UTC weekend with a special X-Points Old School event on Sunday!
Expect creative brews, iconic cards, and a very different take on Old School deckbuilding and gameplay. Whether you’re a long-time X-Points player or trying the format for the first time, this will be a perfect way to end the weekend. 🍻
Rules and points system will follow the official X-Points rules: here
Structure:
6 rounds of Swiss, no top 8
Expected end time 17.45h
Waitlist Information
If an event is fully booked, you may join the waitlist by registering here (link will follow) We will contact you only if a spot becomes available.
Payment will be requested upon confirmation of your participation.
When do cancellations happen?
- Most cancellations occur in September, as a full refund is offered until October 1.
- Last-minute cancellations (due to illness, emergencies, etc.) are usually filled by players already onsite or local to the venue.
Additional Information
📍 Location
All events at the Uthden Troll Cup will be hosted at the stunning Boutique Hotel Catshuis in Leeuwarden. The venue offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Professional staff are ready to serve you a variety of food and drinks. Their service is available throughout the event.
Please note: We kindly ask that you do not bring your own food or beverages into the venue.
🚗 Travel Information
By Car
The closest parking facility is Parkeergarage Oldehove, where you can park for just €10 per day. Don’t forget to say “Oi, Oi, Oi!” to the pride of Leeuwarden—the leaning tower Oldehove—just around the corner!
By Plane
If you’re flying in, your best option is Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam). From Schiphol, there is a direct train to Leeuwarden every 30 minutes. The journey takes approximately 2 hours. Once you arrive at Leeuwarden Station, the venue is a comfortable 8–10 minute walk.
🏨 Accommodation
We recommend the following nearby hotels, all within walking distance of the venue (5–8 minutes):
- Hotel Paleis Stadhouderlijk Hof
- Post Plaza Hotel (Use code GRUTSK for a 10% discount! PC works better than mobile in most cases)
- Oranje Hotel
Expect premium comfort at a rate of approximately €100–€150 per night.
Budget-Friendly Option
Looking for a more affordable stay or planning to share a room with others? Consider booking at Alibi Hostel, a charming and unique hostel located in a former prison. Beds are available starting at €30 per night, per person.
📘 Vendors
We’re excited to welcome back some of our community’s favorite vendors:
- Wijnand Schoenmakers from Powernegen – always ready to fuel your OS and PM collecting habits.
- Trolls of the Realm – bringing the Sealed Sorcery goods and a selection of singles once again.
PCG will be offering drop-offs and pick-ups at the event. Visit their website for more info about their grading options. Already a customer or anxious to try out their grading service? Then it might good idea to use the special event pick-up service .
📡 Social Media & Coverage
We’ll be broadcasting live streams throughout the weekend, featuring:
- Timmy Talks
- WakWakMtG (not officially confirmed yet).
This year’s Social Media Reporters
Friday & Saturday :
Sunday:
Expect top-tier content all weekend long!
🌟 Special Guests
We are still in the process of getting top notch artists as this year’s special guests! As soon as we know more it will be announced on social media and here on the site.
Returning favorites include:
- Anders Schmidt (AS Alters)
- Buddy Jonkers (Lost Viking Alters)