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Wizards has announced the Spring and Summer 2012 Pro Tour and Grand Prix Schedule! From the announcement:
The Pro Tour returns to Barcelona for the first time since 2001, when the trophy went to the legendary Kai Budde. Barcelona's Pro Tour featuring the third set in the Innistrad block will be held May 11-13, 2012, and the format will be Innistrad Block Constructed / Booster Draft with a Block Constructed Top 8. The Modern-format Pro Tour Qualifier season for Barcelona begins in late December with in-person and Magic Online events.
The schedule of Grand Prix events are:
| City | Country | Dates |
| Manchester | England | April 21-22, 2012 |
| Malmo | Sweden | May 19-20, 2012 |
| Minneapolis | USA | May 19-20, 2012 |
| Los Angeles | USA | May 26-27, 2012 |
| Manila | Philippines | June 16-17, 2012 |
| Yokohama | Japan | June 23-24, 2012 |
| Vancouver | Canada | June 23-24, 2012 |
| Atlanta | USA | June 30-July 1, 2012 |
| São Paulo | Brazil | July 21-22, 2012 |
| Ghent | Belgium | July 21-22, 2012 |
| Columbus | USA | July 21-22, 2012 |
| Shanghai | China | July 28-29,2012 |
| Boston | USA | August 25-26, 2012 |
Players also have an extra incentive to compete in a Grand Prix:
As one of the first changes to the 2012 premier play invitation system based on player feedback that we will be announcing over the coming weeks, Grand Prix winners will be awarded an invitation to the next Pro Tour. This change will take effect at Grand Prix Austin in January and correspond with the current Planeswalker Points Competitive Season. Winners of Grand Prix in January through March will earn invitations to the Pro Tour to be held in Barcelona, and winners of Grand Prix from April through August will be invited to the third Pro Tour of the year.
