Malediction Returns to AdeptiCon in 2026

From March 25 to 29, Malediction returns to Milwaukee for AdeptiCon 2026, once again at the Baird Center.

AdeptiCon is one of the places where Malediction first became real for many players. Curiosity turned into first matches there, and first matches turned into rivalries, stories, and communities. In 2026, we are bringing that experience back with more structure, stronger support, and a clearer competitive path. This year, Malediction arrives with a full convention presence built for players, hobbyists, and anyone who wants to see where the game is heading next.

You will find us at Booth 1402 in Exhibit Hall E, near Entrance Hall D.

The First Official Grand Tournament

AdeptiCon 2026 will host Malediction’s first official live tournaments. Official Grand Tournament will be a 32-player 1v1 event, joined by a smaller 2v2 team tournament. This is the first true milestone in the organized play path we want Malediction to follow: events with clear structure, clean rulings, and matches decided by preparation, mastery, and execution across multiple rounds.

For players who want to arrive ready, the tournament framework is already defined. Warbands are built around a chosen Seeker and matching Legacy, along with a terrain card and a deck built within the game’s construction rules. The format also allows side deck adaptation between matches, and round timing has been designed to reflect live event pressure, where both decisions and tempo carry weight.

What We Are Bringing to AdeptiCon

Malediction will have a major presence on the show floor this year. Learn-to-play sessions are already in high demand, with several scheduled demos showing waitlists. To support that interest, we are bringing 12 demo tables in total, with six at the booth and six in the tournament area, so new players can experience a full guided session rather than a quick explanation and a handshake.

For those who want to meet the people behind the game, Game Designer Nicole Lobo will be on site throughout the event. AdeptiCon is one of the best places to talk shop, ask questions, and sit across the table from the team that builds Malediction.

We are also bringing our latest product lineup to the convention floor, along with a large illuminated centerpiece from the world of Malediction. It is built to be seen in person, and we would rather let it speak for itself.

As one of AdeptiCon’s main sponsors, Malediction will extend beyond the booth as well. Five hundred Malediction boxes will be placed in the official swag bags for attendees who purchased the convention’s complete package, putting the game directly into the hands of highly engaged players from the first moments of the event.

More Than Tournaments

AdeptiCon will also be the site of several hobby and community activations built around Malediction.

Beat the Designer sessions will run throughout the event, giving selected attendees the chance to sit across from one of our designers in a more casual but still memorable challenge. It is meant to be approachable, competitive, and fun, while also creating the kind of stories conventions are remembered for.

On the hobby side, Adrian Pech will be leading live painting sessions focused on Malediction miniatures. Demand has already been strong, with the available spots fully filled, which says a great deal about how players want to engage with the world beyond the table.

Our Heralds will also be present at the event. This will be the first time we bring the Herald Program to an open convention in a major way. Heralds are community ambassadors who help new players learn the game, support event flow, and connect local scenes back to us. Their presence at AdeptiCon reflects the direction we want Malediction to grow: sharp in play, welcoming in practice, and always driven by community.

A World Beyond the Table

On Saturday at 18:45 in Ballroom 2, we will also be screening Malediction’s official cinematic trailer. The trailer is an important part of how we tell the story of this world. It gives shape to the tone, tension, and identity of Malediction beyond cards, miniatures, and tournament tables.

That broader world matters more than ever now. AdeptiCon 2026 is not only a chance to play the game. It is a chance to see how the line is evolving, how the organized play structure is taking form, and how the people around Malediction are helping carry it forward.

Plan Your Visit

AdeptiCon 2026
March 25 to 29, 2026
Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI
Booth 1402, Exhibit Hall E

If you are coming to AdeptiCon, stop by. Play a demo, watch a match, meet the team, and see what Malediction looks like when everything is on the line.

We will be there all week.