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UTHDEN TROLL CUP VIII is just around the corner!
If you still want to join, be quick, we have just a few spots available for select events:
- Swaffel on Friday
- OS Repack on Friday
- Premodern on Sunday
- X-point on Sunday
We added a whole program of Sorcery Events to this year’s Uthden Troll Cup as well. Info and tickets here
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.
And like every year, all proceeds will be donated to by games, toys and puzzles to support the Children’s Ward of our local hospital.
Full Program Here
Full Sorcery Program and details Here
The tables have been set! We’ve prepared a nice program that embodies the spirit of both Trolls and Sharks. A full festival with over 10 events, artists, community and beer.
Saturday night will be an epic party with the Pubquiz and the Trolls vs. Sharks Charity face off!
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, get used to drinking beer again and enjoy some casual games. The Troll Crew will be there looking to douse the flames of all the preparations and get in the mood for the festival!
Featured events: Ante 40k, AAA, Sorcery Free Play
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:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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 1995–2003 era, spanning from 4th Edition through Onslaught block. No curated environments. No preparation. No perfect archetypes.
Just instincts, improvisation, and chaos. 🍻.
Structure:
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- 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:
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- 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, and you are on the waitlist, we will contact you only if a spot becomes available.
Payment will be requested upon confirmation of your participation.
📘 Vendors
We’re excited to welcome back some of our community’s favorite vendors:
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- Wijnand Schoenmakers from Powernegen – always ready to fuel your OS and PM collecting habits.
- Bram Luypaert from Retromagic – Bram will bring a lot of high-end stuff!
- Trolls of the Realm – bringing the Sealed Sorcery goods and a selection of singles once again.
- Ville Saari – bringing amazing handcrafted leather accessories.
🌟 Special Guests Artists
We have booked yet again several top notch artists as this year’s special guests! We are very happy to announcer that Daniel Gelon and Heather Hudson will be joining us this year. So don’t forget to bring your Savannah Lions and Thorn Thallids and have them signed or altered.
And both Anders Schmidt and Buddy Jonkers will join the festival again!
📡 Social Media & Coverage
We’ll be broadcasting live streams throughout the weekend, featuring:
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- Timmy Talks
- WakWakMtG
Expect top-tier content all weekend long!
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.
Only the Sorcery Constructed Event on Saturday will take place at The Drunken Dragon
Please note: We kindly ask that you do not bring your own food or beverages into the venues.
🚗 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):
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- 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.