PAX Aus Unveils Massive eBay Tabletop Hall With New Magic: The Gathering Experiences, Major TCG Showcases and Unmissable Anniversary Celebrations

PAX Aus will showcase its largest tabletop area yet, with leading distributors and publishers, including Let's Play Games, Modern Brands and asmodee bringing blockbuster trading card games, beloved tabletop franchises and highly anticipated new releases to the show floor.

Returning as this year's PAX Aus Tabletop sponsor, eBay Australia brings together fans, collectors, players and communities from across the country for a celebration of tabletop culture, collectibles and play.

Bringing its biggest-ever presence to the show with the debut of eBay Live, fans can immerse themselves in The Collectors Club Studio, featuring special guests, live streams and Penny Drops across the weekend, while collectors of all experience levels can pick up a Collectors Club Card and complete challenges throughout PAX to unlock exclusive prizes. 

Wizards of the Coast returns to PAX Australia 2026 with Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons, welcoming both existing fans and new players to share in the fun. This year, Magic: The Gathering will feature a major tabletop presence promoting its latest set ‘Reality Fracture’, a new reality with alternate versions of your favorite characters and spells. The show will feature a Learn to Play area, special play events, a Magic: The Gathering shop, guest artists, meet & greets and a must-see live Commander Showdown on Sat, Oct 10, in the Main Theatre featuring international and Australian MTG creators.

Dungeons & Dragons fans looking for their next adventure can explore a dedicated branded retail experience, showcasing the latest products, accessories, all in collaboration with Let’s Play Games.

Last year at PAX Aus, Riftbound: League of Legends Trading Card Game gave attendees the chance to experience the game on the show floor. This year, it's back and if you haven't had the opportunity to try it yet, there will be plenty of chances at PAX to get hands-on and learn from experienced staff. Set in the League of Legends universe and featuring iconic champions and regions from Runeterra, Riftbound is a must-try for League of Legends fans and TCG players alike.

asmodee's expansive lineup will feature major tabletop titles and new releases including Star Wars™: Unlimited – Homeworlds, Cyberpunk Edgerunners: Hunted, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Trick-Taking Game, Citadels Duel, Schadenfreude from Z-Man Games and the latest releases from Exploding Kittens, including Sell Me a Sasquatch, Exploding Kittens: Curse You, Flat Earth, I Suck at Drawing, Berry Cherry Parrot Punch, Exploding Kittens Rage Mode, 9 Lives and Boba Blast.

Visitors can also enjoy hands-on demos of LEGO® NINJAGO®, K-Pop Demon Hunters: Battle for the Spotlight and the new horror trading card game Hellbreak, while scheduled tournaments for Hellbreak (Friday) and Star Wars™: Unlimited (Saturday) will give players the chance to compete. Fans can also meet Australian game designers Jay Bendixen, Ryan Boucher, Natalie Delaney-John and Cam Jasson during special designer sessions for Gretchen's Garden and That Dicey Word Game.

Bandai Card Games will bring together some of the world's most popular anime and entertainment franchises, with attendees able to learn and play One Piece Card Game, Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World, Digimon Card Game and Gundam Card Game. Guided learn-to-play sessions will run throughout the weekend, alongside organised play events and tournaments for experienced competitors.

Fans of competitive strategy can step into the world of Flesh and Blood, where new players can learn the fundamentals through introductory sessions before putting their skills to the test in scheduled tournaments. The hero-versus-hero trading card game continues to grow as one of the most successful competitive TCGs in the world.

Players looking for something darker can discover the world of Cyberpunk CCG, with learn-to-play sessions and organised tournaments running across all three days. Whether visitors are completely new to Night City or already familiar with the Cyberpunk universe, the game offers fast-paced action and a welcoming environment for both casual and competitive players.

Modern Brands will bring the magic of Disney to PAX Aus with Disney Lorcana, alongside a game lineup celebrating fandom-driven play and collectible culture, with more titles to be confirmed. 

Alaister Low, Country Manager, eBay Live Australia said, "At eBay, we're dedicated to bringing collectors together, and, with one of Australia’s most passionate collecting communities under one roof, there's no better place than the Tabletop Hall at PAX to celebrate the hobby. As presenting partner for the second year, we’re proud to expand our presence with the introduction of The Collectors Club Studio, bringing the excitement of eBay Live to PAX for the first time. We can't wait to welcome the PAX community and celebrate everything that makes collecting so special.” 

From collectible card games and competitive strategy to social party games and iconic fantasy adventures, PAX Aus continues to cement itself as Australia's premier destination for tabletop culture and community.

PAX Aus takes place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 9–11 October.

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