Magic: The Gathering fans are in for an exciting return to the prestigious mage school as Secrets of Strixhaven brings players back to the hallowed halls of Strixhaven University. The spoiler season for Secrets of Strixhaven is getting ready to kick off, promising a deep dive into the mysteries that have been building within the five colleges and beyond.
Secrets of Strixhaven marks a highly anticipated homecoming to the plane of Arcavios, where students hone their magical talents amid intense rivalries and scholarly pursuits. This set delves further into the lore of Strixhaven, uncovering years of hidden secrets as players explore not just the university grounds but the dangers lurking in the wider world. With a focus on the five colleges—each boasting unique magical philosophies and aesthetics—the set invites players to align with their favorite school while discovering fresh gameplay elements. New mechanics and innovative Booster Fun treatments are set to enhance the experience, making Secrets of Strixhaven one of Magic: The Gathering's most scholarly and thematic releases to date.
Wizards of the Coast revealed the schedule of previews, offering a structured and engaging rollout that allows fans to catch reveals across multiple platforms and creators. Here is the complete list of dates and sources:
Secrets of Strixhaven Preview Schedule
March 30
Magic Story
March 31
Secrets of Strixhaven Debut
Secrets of Strixhaven Mechanics
WeeklyMTG
April 1
mtg-jp.com
April 2
@4GamerNews
Ben Bateman
Evyn Fong
Magic Story
ScreenHub
Star City Games
Zbexx
April 3
@mtgjp
@TokyoMTG
Magic Story
Magic: The Gathering Social Media
MTGGoldfish
TopDeck
Tori of the Vast
Will Klein
April 6
@MTGArenaJP
Andrew Mar
Magic: The Gathering Japanese Facebook
Magic Story
Magic: The Gathering Social Media
Making Magic
Limited Resources
ScottNoMana
Skyler Seymour
April 7
@mtgjp
Chenminyang
Limited Resources
Magic: The Gathering Japanese Facebook
MTGch
MTG_Baron
MTGRecon
RhysticBuddies
Tobby
April 8
@denfaminicogame
Aleksi Briclot
Lua Stardust
Magic Story
Rhea
Taalia Vess
TCGplayer
April 9
@hareruya_Media
@MTGArenaJP
Danny Schwartz
Dexerto
Leonard Williams
Magic Story
Magic: The Gathering Companion
Magic: The Gathering Social Media
MaldHound
Uncle Mosquito
Zmaincharacter
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander Previews
March 31
Secrets of Strixhaven Debut
April 1
Elder Dragon Hijinks
GameSpot
IGN
Polygon
RobertRedBeard
Mystical Archive Previews
March 31
Secrets of Strixhaven Debut
WeeklyMTG
April 6
Card Kingdom
April 7
WeeklyMTG
This comprehensive preview plan ensures coverage from official Magic: The Gathering channels, international sites, popular content creators, and community voices. The schedule incorporates themed days highlighting specific colleges and set aspects, including dedicated Magic Story entries.
Beyond the main set, Secrets of Strixhaven includes five ready-to-play Commander decks and a return of the Mystical Archive with reprinted spells. These additions enrich the set for both collectors and players.
Secrets of Strixhaven will be available for Prerelease events from April 17–23, 2026. The worldwide release date is April 24, 2026.
