EDHREC Launches Community Corner to Spotlight Global Commander Community Projects

EDHREC, part of Space Cow Media, launched a new editorial initiative called Community Corner on Jan 13, 2026 to highlight positive community projects, groups, and events across the global Commander scene. The initiative will publish features, interviews, and profiles that put local organizers, diversity and inclusion projects, volunteer efforts, and creative community-building efforts front and center rather than focusing only on card spoilers and deck techs.

The launch piece sets clear goals: use EDHREC’s reach to amplify grassroots efforts, encourage best practices for welcoming play spaces, and provide a publishing home for community-first content. The first set of Community Corner features includes a profile on Women+ in Magic, signaling an early emphasis on inclusion work and organizers who build safer, more inviting tables for underrepresented players.

For pod leaders, store owners, and event organizers, Community Corner aims to be both a spotlight and a resource. Coverage will surface examples of how groups run inclusive events, recruit volunteers, manage bookings with local game stores, and grow local metagames without sacrificing welcoming atmospheres. That practical focus makes Community Corner useful for anyone trying to improve their LGS’s Friday-night pods, start a charity tournament, or build a regional play group.

The editorial push also creates a pathway for community recognition. EDHREC is inviting readers to pitch projects and submit nominations for future coverage, signaling that the section will be ongoing rather than a one-off. Regular features can raise visibility for grassroots organizers who often do the bulk of community work - tournament organizers, meetup hosts, volunteer coordinators, and educators introducing new players to Commander rules and etiquette.

Community Corner arrives at a time when play spaces are evolving: post-pandemic event structures, local scene rebuilds, and continued conversations about diversity and accessibility are reshaping how people gather to play. By prioritizing human stories and operational best practices, EDHREC aims to move some of the conversation from card lists and meta analysis to the people and systems that sustain play.

What this means for readers is straightforward. Expect an ongoing feed of profiles and how-tos that you can emulate in your own pod or store, and consider sending nominations or story ideas to EDHREC if you or someone you know is running community-focused work. The initiative promises to make community-building efforts easier to find, share, and replicate across the global Commander scene.