HBMO In-store Trials

The Hunter Burton Memorial Open offers the opportunity for players to earn byes in the main event.

Any Magic store can apply to hold a HBMO in-store Trial, by emailing hunterburtonmo@gmail.com. Stores are eligible to run two trials, if their application is received before March 1st, 2026.

For 2026, trials must be held before March 6th, 2026.

There is no cost to hold a trial. If you would like to donate to HBM you’re free to do so.

Trial Event Rules

While HBMO isn’t associated with the RCQ system, for simplicity, we note that if you run your Trial in the same fashion with the same rules as an RCQ, it will meet the requirements of a HBM Trial.

The following rules apply:

1. Trials must be run at competitive rules enforcement level and follow all MTR rules.
2. Trials must have at least eight players.
3. Trials may be run as Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Sealed or Booster Draft.
4. The bye will only be awarded to the winner of the event. It is not permitted for players to agree for the bye to be awarded to 2nd place.
5. The result of a trial must be reported to HBM before March 12th, 2026 or it will not be honored.

Trial Application

Email your request to hunterburtonmo@gmail.com. Trials will be approved approximately once per week. The deadline to apply for a trial is March 1st, 2026.