Naruto TCG Pre-Release Events: How to Find One Near You

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Two officially licensed Naruto trading card games are running two completely separate event calendars right now, and if you want to play either one before it hits general retail, you need to know which calendar to watch. BANDAI’s NARUTO CARD GAME just wrapped its first-ever public Tutorial Sessions at Gen Con 2026 (July 30–August 2, Indianapolis), with more stops on a world tour through early 2027. Naruto Mythos TCG, the separate game from Italy’s CICABOOM Srl, kicks off North American pre-release events on August 29, 2026. Here’s what each event actually looks like, how to find one near you, and what to expect if you’ve never been to a TCG pre-release before. All details below are current as of August 5, 2026 — check the official links before you make plans, since event schedules for a pre-release product can and do shift.

If you’re still not sure which of these two games is which, our Naruto Card Game vs. Naruto Mythos TCG breakdown covers the publishers, timelines, and mechanics side by side. This article is the practical follow-up: how to actually get a seat at a table for either one.

What Gen Con 2026’s Naruto Card Game Tutorial Sessions actually looked like

BANDAI CARD GAMES used Gen Con 2026 (Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis) for the NARUTO CARD GAME’s world debut, running free Tutorial Sessions out of the BANDAI CARD GAMES booth and a dedicated session room for the full four-day run (official Gen Con 2026 event page, PR Newswire). A few concrete details worth knowing if you’re planning around the next stop on the tour:

• Registration and cost: Ticket registration for a Tutorial Session opened June 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM PDT through the Gen Con 2026 website. Sessions were free, but Gen Con convention admission was required, and each attendee could register for only one session.
• Format: A BANDAI instructor walked small groups through the rules using pre-built demo decks — a genuine learn-to-play session, not a competitive tournament. Demo decks stayed at the table; BANDAI confirmed they weren’t available to take home, and photography/recording was barred inside the session room.
• What attendees got: A CP-001 “Chakra Card -Gen Con 2026 Ver.-” promo (unlocked by registering in the BANDAI TCG+ app plus completing a post-session survey), a limited-run branded backpack (first-come, while supplies lasted), a logo sticker (free with a social follow or TCG+ registration), and a same-day voucher to buy the “NARUTO CARD GAME Official Playmat — Arriving in 2027” for $35 plus tax. NARUTO CARD GAME Official Playmat
• What it revealed about the game itself: BANDAI’s July 29 press release confirmed decks are built around a Leader card, with a 51-card main deck, 5 Chakra cards, and 1 Summon card, and that you win by reducing the opponent’s Leader’s Life to zero. Confirmed characters shown so far include Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, Itachi Uchiha, and Jiraiya, with additional cards for Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Boruto Uzumaki referenced in earlier previews (PR Newswire).

If Gen Con 2026 has already come and gone by the time you’re reading this, don’t worry — it was explicitly framed as the first stop, not the only one.

Where BANDAI’s Naruto Card Game is headed next

BANDAI has published a touring schedule of convention appearances following Gen Con, according to coverage from Siliconera:

• New York Comic Con — October 8–11, 2026
• PAX Australia — October 9–11, 2026
• Paris Games Week and Spiel Essen — October 22–25, 2026
• Lucca Comics & Games — October 28–November 1, 2026
• In-store Tutorial Sessions rolling out starting January 2027, with more details promised in December 2026
• Ongoing appearances at Bandai Card Games Fest stops through the 2026–2027 season

None of these have published ticket links yet as of this writing — treat the exact registration process for each as TBD until BANDAI opens it, the way Gen Con’s did on June 21.

How to actually find a session near you

There’s no dedicated Naruto Card Game store locator live yet since the game isn’t in general retail, but three channels are worth bookmarking:

1. The official site’s news page (naruto-cardgame.com) — BANDAI has posted every event announcement here so far, including the Gen Con page this article cites.
2. The BANDAI TCG+ app — BANDAI’s own hub for finding participating stores and tournaments once the game is closer to its Summer 2027 launch; it’s also how Gen Con attendees claimed their promo card.
3. BANDAI CARD GAMES’ social channels — X, Instagram, and Facebook (@narutotcg_en) are where convention appearances and in-store tutorial rollouts get announced first, usually before the official site updates.

Naruto Mythos TCG’s North American pre-release: August 29, 2026

Naruto Mythos TCG — the separate, independently licensed game from Genoa-based CICABOOM Srl, distributed in North America by Zvezdar Toys — is further along in its rollout than BANDAI’s game, and its pre-release program is real and dated rather than speculative. Per ICv2, the first set, Konoha Shidō (Set 1 – 2nd Edition), gets its official pre-release and retail release on August 29, 2026, across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Retailers had a preorder deadline of July 31, 2026 through Zvezdar Toys, and stores apply to host organized play through Topdeck.gg’s OP application page.

A few things to know before you show up:

• Availability is store-gated, not universal. The official America Release FAQ is explicit that Set 1 – 2nd Edition in North America is limited to “signed up and approved” hobby stores in the Organized Play program — your regular local game store may not have product on pre-release weekend unless it’s specifically enrolled.
• The full pre-release program broadens with Set 2. CICABOOM’s own materials state that “starting with Set 2, approved OP stores will be able to host official pre-release events one week before the product release date” — Set 2, “Shinobi Shiren,” is targeted for late September 2026. Europe gets the complete Set 2 program; other regions, including North America, get what the company describes as “pre-release promo support” with further details still to come. In plain terms: Set 1’s August 29 date is confirmed, but exactly how uniform the pre-release experience will be store-to-store is still being finalized.
• Set 3 goes fully global. “Akatsuki” (Set 3) is slated for a pre-release starting November 7, 2026 and an official release November 13, 2026, described as a simultaneous worldwide rollout across all territories rather than a staggered one.
• What the event itself looks like: Comparable pre-release/sealed events run through Naruto Mythos TCG’s official Topdeck.gg listings typically hand out 5 sealed booster packs to build a deck from on the spot, charge a modest entry fee (regional pricing varies — a UK event, for example, listed £25 paid on-site), and award promo prizes to participants and top finishers. North American pre-release kits for August 29 hadn’t published full contents at the time of writing; the official site’s own language is “stay tuned for updates on what you’ll receive as part of your pre-release experience,” so confirm specifics with your local store before you go. Naruto Mythos TCG Konoha Shido Pre-Release Kit

How to find a Naruto Mythos TCG event near you

• Store locator on narutotcgmythos.com — lists retailers carrying the game.
• Find-a-distributor page — useful if your local shop wants to stock it but doesn’t yet.
• naruto.topdeck.gg — the official tournament management platform; this is where actual pre-release, sealed, and league events get listed with dates, entry fees, and sign-up links, and it’s the source CICABOOM itself points to for the “complete tournament calendar.”

Naruto TCG events at a glance

Tips for first-timers attending a Naruto TCG pre-release or tutorial

Whether you’re headed to a convention Tutorial Session or a local shop’s Mythos pre-release, a few basics carry over from TCG pre-releases in general (Pokemon, One Piece, and Dragon Ball Super players will recognize most of this):

• Register ahead when you can. Convention tutorial slots and local pre-release seats both cap out — Gen Con’s went live on a specific date and time (June 21, 12:00 PM PDT) rather than being available at the door.
• Confirm the format before you show up. “Tutorial session” and “pre-release” are different experiences — one teaches you to play with provided decks you don’t keep, the other has you building and keeping a sealed-product deck to play in a small tournament.
• Bring basic supplies to a sealed event. Card sleeves and a deck box aren’t required at every store, but they’re cheap insurance for a Naruto Mythos TCG pre-release where you’ll be handling brand-new product all day.
• Sign up for the game’s official app or platform in advance. BANDAI’s promo unlocks ran through the TCG+ app; Naruto Mythos TCG’s events run through Topdeck.gg. Having an account ready before you arrive saves time.
• It’s fine to lose. These are first-look events for a brand-new game — most stores and BANDAI’s own tutorial format are built around teaching newcomers, not punishing them. Don’t stress about optimizing a deck you just opened an hour ago.
• Expect early-set imbalance. As with any freshly launched TCG, early card pools and rules for both of these games are likely to see errata or balance adjustments after real tournament data comes in — a normal part of a new game’s first few months, not a sign either product is broken.

FAQ

When is the next Naruto Card Game tutorial session after Gen Con 2026?
BANDAI has confirmed appearances at New York Comic Con (October 8–11, 2026), PAX Australia (October 9–11, 2026), Paris Games Week and Spiel Essen (October 22–25, 2026), and Lucca Comics & Games (October 28–November 1, 2026), with in-store Tutorial Sessions planned to begin in January 2027. Exact ticket/registration details for each stop haven’t been published yet as of this writing.

How do I sign up for a Naruto Mythos TCG pre-release event?
Naruto Mythos TCG’s official tournaments, including pre-release events, are managed through naruto.topdeck.gg. Search for events near you, and note that Set 1 – 2nd Edition availability in North America is currently limited to hobby stores approved in the game’s Organized Play program.

Do I need to buy anything to attend a BANDAI Naruto Card Game tutorial session?
No — Tutorial Sessions at Gen Con 2026 were free with convention admission, and demo decks were provided. The only optional purchase was a $35 official playmat voucher available same-day to attendees who completed a session.

Is the Naruto Mythos TCG pre-release the same thing as BANDAI’s Naruto Card Game launch?
No. They’re two separate, independently licensed games from different companies with different timelines. Naruto Mythos TCG (CICABOOM Srl) is holding real, dated pre-release events starting August 29, 2026; BANDAI’s NARUTO CARD GAME won’t reach general retail until Summer 2027 and is currently touring conventions with free Tutorial Sessions instead.

Are these events beginner-friendly if I’ve never played a TCG before?
Yes, both are designed with newcomers in mind. BANDAI’s Tutorial Sessions are explicitly a learn-to-play format led by an instructor. Naruto Mythos TCG pre-releases use sealed deck construction, which is generally considered one of the more beginner-friendly competitive formats since everyone opens fresh product and builds on the spot rather than needing an existing collection.

Takeaway

If you want hands-on time with either new Naruto TCG before it’s sitting on general retail shelves, the calendars diverge sharply: BANDAI’s NARUTO CARD GAME is touring conventions with free Tutorial Sessions through early 2027 ahead of its Summer 2027 global launch, while Naruto Mythos TCG is holding real, store-based pre-release events starting August 29, 2026 across the US, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Bookmark naruto-cardgame.com and the BANDAI TCG+ app for the first, and naruto.topdeck.gg for the second — and double-check event details close to the date, since schedules for brand-new TCGs are still very much in motion.

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