# Event Details - **Event Name**: Card Merchant Christchurch - Catan Cities Event 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Event Description**: Card Merchant is incredibly excited to be working with CATAN Studio and Asmodee to bring official CATAN Organized Play to New Zealand. As part of the 2026 Organized Play program, Card Merchant stores across the country will be hosting 10 CATAN Cities Events. These events represent the next step up in competitive play and serve as regional qualifiers for the New Zealand CATAN National Championship. Each represented city will host a single Cities Event, with 10 events taking place nationwide. The winner of each Cities Event will earn a seeded place in the Top 16 of the New Zealand Catan National Championship, to be held in Wellington later this year. Whether you're an experienced Catan player or looking to test your skills in a larger tournament environment, Cities Events provide the opportunity to compete against players from your region and take the next step on the road to Nationals. Event Details Store: Card Merchant Christchurch Date: 15th August 2026 Time: 11:00am Entry Fee: $20 Event Structure Players will compete across multiple rounds of base game CATAN to determine overall standings. Preliminary Round • Each participant will play three separate games of base set CATAN. • Opponents will rotate between games. • At the conclusion of the preliminary rounds, players will be ranked based on their overall performance. Final Rounds • Depending on attendance numbers, top-performing players may advance to final tables to determine overall placings. • If attendance numbers are lower, the event may instead consist solely of multiple Swiss-style rounds, with final standings determined by total points or wins. This structure is designed to provide a competitive tournament experience while remaining approachable and enjoyable for players of all experience levels. Prizes In addition to qualification opportunities, a range of official Catan Organized Play prizes will be awarded on the day. Prizing includes: 8x Summer Hex Sets 2x Gamegenic Catan Sleeves 2x Exit: Adventures on Catan 2x Catan Starfarers Duel 2x Struggle for Catan 1x Tiger’s Eye Dice and Robber promo 1x Aquamarine Dice and Robber promo 1x Hematite Dice and Robber promo 1x Opalite Dice and Robber promo 1x Catan Inclusion Dice set 1x Catan: Dawn of Humankind + Promo 1x Catan: New Energies Join us for your chance to earn a direct route for Nationals top 16, meet other CATAN players from your region, and take part in New Zealand's official 2026 CATAN Organized Play program. Tickets: https://cardmerchantchristchurch.co.nz/products/catan-cities-event-2026-ticket - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/card-merchant-christchurch-catan-cities-event-2026/200030204955114 - **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments, performances, entertainment, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 22 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Christchurch - **state**: CA - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: 300 Lincoln Road, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024 - **lat**: -43.54383 - **long**: 172.61178 - **full address**: 300 Lincoln Road, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Card Merchant Christchurch - Catan Cities Event 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/209b0ddf51195d9c9128287648fdf370dbde91d4be0b89a78ab5bd420fae8c89-rimg-w1200-h628-dce83838-gmir?v=1786228897 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Card Merchant Christchurch - Catan Cities Event 2026 being held? - **A:** Card Merchant Christchurch - Catan Cities Event 2026 takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am at 300 Lincoln Road, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing Card Merchant Christchurch - Catan Cities Event 2026? - **A:** Card Merchant Christchurch - Catan Cities Event 2026 is organized by Card Merchant Christchurch. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Card Merchant Christchurch - Catan Cities Event 2026 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Christchurch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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