Downtown Emporia
Events at PixelNation
There's something happening almost every day.
Trading cards, tournaments, retro gaming, video games, trade nights, and community play in downtown Emporia.
PixelNation22 E. 5th AveEmporia, KS 66801Next event
Friday Night Magic
Tonight · 6:00 PM
Weekly gaming schedule
A regular week at PixelNation—then check this week's calendar for featured games, formats, and Saturday tournaments.
Monday
Retro Gaming Night
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Retro Gaming
Retro console tournaments, high-score competitions, and rotating classics. Featured games change weekly and may include Mario Kart 64, Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat, GoldenEye, Tetris, and more.
Tuesday
Rotating Game Night
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Rotating Gaming
A different game each week—tabletop, trading cards, and community games. Lineups may include One Piece, Disney Lorcana, Riftbound, and other titles. Check the events page for this week's game.
Wednesday
Pokémon Night
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Pokémon
Play, trade, learn, and battle. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Thursday
Commander Night
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Magic: The Gathering
Casual Magic: The Gathering Commander play all night. Bring your deck and join the community.
Friday
TodayFriday Night Magic
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Magic: The Gathering
Friday Night Magic with rotating formats, prizes, and community play.
Friday Video Game Tournament
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Video Games
Modern console tournaments on the large-screen gaming setup. Featured games are posted on the events calendar.
Saturday
Tournament Saturday
Times vary
Special Events / Tournaments
Saturdays are reserved for larger events—TCG tournaments, prereleases, release nights, retro or video game tournaments, and other organized play. Times vary by event.
Sunday
Trade & Play Sunday
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Community / Trade Night
Trade, play casual games, bring binders, play board games, enjoy retro or modern gaming, and hang out with the PixelNation community. Family friendly.
This week at PixelNation
Upcoming nights and posted events in chronological order.
Today · Friday
Friday Night Magic
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Today · Friday
Friday Video Game Tournament
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
Trade & Play Sunday
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday
Retro Gaming Night
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday
Rotating Game Night
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday
Pokémon Night
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday
Commander Night
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Upcoming special events
Tournaments, prereleases, release nights, and other one-time events.
Special tournaments, prereleases, and release events are listed here when they are scheduled. Check Tournament Saturday on the weekly calendar, or contact PixelNation to ask what is coming up.
Browse all events
Filter by game or type. Weekly nights stay on the calendar every week.
WeeklyFriday Night Magic
Magic: The Gathering
- Date
- EVERY FRIDAY
- Time
- 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Entry
- Free
- Registration
- No registration required
Friday Night Magic with rotating formats, prizes, and community play every Friday in downtown Emporia.
Video GamesFriday Video Game Tournament
Video Games
- Date
- EVERY FRIDAY
- Time
- 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Entry
- Free
- Registration
- No registration required
Modern console tournaments every Friday on PixelNation's large-screen gaming setup.
- Trade Night
Trade & Play Sunday
Multiple Games
- Date
- EVERY SUNDAY
- Time
- 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Entry
- Free
- Registration
- No registration required
Sunday afternoon and evening for trades, casual games, board games, retro or modern play, and hanging out with the PixelNation community.
- Weekly
Retro Gaming Night
Video Games
- Date
- EVERY MONDAY
- Time
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Entry
- Free
- Registration
- No registration required
Retro console tournaments, high-score competitions, and rotating classics every Monday at PixelNation.
- Weekly
Rotating Game Night
Multiple Games
- Date
- EVERY TUESDAY
- Time
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Entry
- Free
- Registration
- No registration required
Tuesday nights rotate through tabletop, trading-card, and community games. Check the events page for this week's lineup.
WeeklyPokémon Night
Pokémon
- Date
- EVERY WEDNESDAY
- Time
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Entry
- Free
- Registration
- No registration required
Weekly Pokémon play in downtown Emporia—casual battles, trades, and a welcome table for new trainers.
- Weekly
Commander Night
Magic: The Gathering
- Date
- EVERY THURSDAY
- Time
- 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Entry
- Free
- Registration
- No registration required
Casual Magic: The Gathering Commander play all night. Bring your deck and join the Emporia community.
Free open play
Available anytime PixelNation is open.
Trading card tables
Modern gaming
Retro gaming
Board games
Don't feel like waiting for an event night? PixelNation's gaming space is available for free open play during normal store hours unless the space is being used for a scheduled event or tournament.
Play at PixelNation
PixelNation
22 E. 5th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
Trading card tables, modern gaming, retro gaming, tournaments, events, and free open play.