MagicCon: Amsterdam Show Maps

Welcome to MagicCon: Amsterdam! There are a few important locations and general areas for you to consider when arriving at the RAI Amsterdam, (Europaplein 24 1078 GZ Amsterdam ).

MagicCon: Amsterdam will be a full weekend dedicated to celebrating Magic: The Gathering! Featuring Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes, a variety of on-demand and ticketed play events, panels on the mainstage, immersive experiences, exclusive merch, fan-favorite Artists, Cosplayers, Magic celebrities and so much more!

Travel to and from the RAI is easy and simple with a number of public transportation options available from multiple hotels in the area.

Click through the links we’ve compiled below to help get you to and from the show. Start planning your route today!

• https://www.rai.nl/en/route
• https://www.rai.nl/en/route/route-planner
• https://www.rai.nl/en/route/public-transport
• https://www.rai.nl/en/route/parking
• https://www.rai.nl/en/route/taxi-kiss-and-ride

One quick tip for international travelers: make sure you bring charging adaptors! The Netherlands uses both Type C and Type F plugs, meaning you may need to bring an adaptor.

Start your MagicCon adventure at Entrance K of the RAI Amsterdam, just a few steps away from the Europaplein Metro station. Doors open daily at 8:30 AM. All attendees will need to pass through the security bag check before they may enter the building, so make sure to review the cosplay weapons and props policy in our helpful FAQ.

Once you are through security check, head up the escalators to the Elicium Ballroom on level 1 to pick up your badge(s) and merchandise included with your badge purchase. Look for directional signage to “Badge/Registration and Ticketed Merch Pick Up” when you enter the lobby.

You must wear your badge on a lanyard around your neck at all times during the show. Your digital confirmation code will not be accepted as show floor access.

If you purchased multiple daily badges, you will be able to pick all of them up at once when you visit Registration.  While in the Elicium Ballroom, you can also grab a wristband for limited Meet and Greets* or pick up fun Fan Flair for your badge.

• Thursday – 12:00 – 6:00 PM
• Friday – 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Saturday – 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Sunday – 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Bring your confirmation email to the Registration area to pick up your badge, which must be worn at all times to access the shows. You will receive all your merchandise included with your badge when you pick up. 

All pre-order merchandise purchased online must be picked up at the Show Store in Hall 2. Please look for the designated “Pre-Order Merchandise” queue. The Show Store  is open during the hours below.

• Friday – 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Saturday – 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Sunday – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

For all accessibility questions and needs, please visit the Accessibility Help desk at Registration/Badge Pick Up in the Elicium Ballroom.  There is a dedicated Accessibility morning queue for those with accessibility needs. Please pick up your accessibility credential at the Accessibility Help Desk prior to entering the morning queue.

If you arrive prior to 10:00 AM, you must wait in the Morning Queue. We encourage you to arrive early if you need to pick up your badge or you would like to pick up your ticketed merchandise before the show.

The morning queue is located right outside of the K Entrance.

There will be dedicated morning queues for those with a Legendary VIP badge, a Family Spark badge, or an accessibility credential. The morning queue will be released at 10:00 AM for all badge types. *

Even though the show floor closes at 7:00 PM, the fun doesn’t stop. You can enter the Ticketed Play Hall from 7:00 PM – 11:59 PM through the Entrance R. Look for directional signage outside of the RAI to find Entrance R.

Due to popularity, select Meet & Greets will require a wristband to participate. Meet & Greets requiring a wristband will be labeled with ‘Wristband Required’ in their session title. For details on how to obtain a wristband, please review the Meet & Greet Schedule page.

Meet & Greet wristbands will be distributed the morning of the scheduled Meet & Greet in the Elicium Ballroom on Level 1 in the same ballroom as Badge and Ticketed Merch pick up. Please follow signage to the Wristband Distribution Booth. Distribution begins every event day at 8:30 AM and is open until all wristbands have been distributed throughout the day.

When you arrive at the RAI Amsterdam, please look for the designated Black Lotus Entry door to the left of the main entrance. You can enter the Black Lotus Lounge at 8:30 AM for badge pick up and to join your early access (9:45 AM) queue.

Your badge and the merchandise included in your badge package will be available for pick up in the Black Lotus Lounge only. Please follow the signage and proceed directly to the lounge when you arrive. You will need your photo ID and QR code confirmation email. Please make sure to activate your badge once you receive it.  

Check out more detailed information about your Black Lotus VIP schedule starting on Thursday, July 16. 

RAI is home to a number of restaurants and cafés ready to serve up great food for the traveling Magic fan. The Grand Café has a number of food options available, and there are multiple food outlets in Hall 1. See what’s available ahead of time and even make a reservation now!

Need a change of scenery? There’s plenty of food to be had outside the convention center! Right next to the center is the Scheldestraat, which is full of restaurants and bars to choose from.  See what’s available nearby.

Want to make the most of your trip? Spending some extra time in Amsterdam after MagicCon? Prepare ahead of time by checking out all of these amazing experiences during the rest of your travel!