The game loads and then stays stuck with a black screen saying "Waiting for server" : same here on my phone since the last update

Having problems with 'waiting for server' today on my PC. I can log on but when I try to play, I get 'waiting for server' so long I either have to hit 'cancel' before I get into the game or I get 'connection lost, you have lost your connection to the server'. I did get to play a couple of games but afterwards the same 'waiting for server' or 'connection lost'. I eventually have to close out MTGA. My log (which would not attach to this) is Log20210828_082747.

I'm having troubles with jumpstart play...an infinite currently waiting problem

The Game loads an after all the loading Screens there comes the Message: waiting For Server and the Music in the Background, but the Message stays there. I've tried logging in on my Phone, my Laptop and the MacBook of a friend and when i Log in my Account, the Problem stays the Same.

Yes, this works - I am playing on PC, and I completed the colour challenge now. There is no button named "Skip Tutorial", but "Unlock all game modes" has the same effect.

I hope WOTC comes up with an actual fix though, convoluted workarounds are not exactly ideal. However, I am giving this game another chance.

Seemingly working workaround, copying from Reddit:

I, like others, have been unable to complete to color challenge. Wizards has recognized the issue and provided instruction on how to skip the challenge here: https://twitter.com/wizards_help/status/1398405042672222211?s=21

Once you skip the color challenge, you will have access to battle other players. This option will allow you to work around the bug.

Disclaimer: I have not tried this on PC. It does work on iPad and iPhone.

Step one: Click the play button in the bottom right.

Step two: Under “Find Match” select play.

Step three: Click play at the bottom right.

Step four: Immediately click cancel before it finds an opponent.

Step five: Click play at the bottom right again, but this time select color challenge.

You should now be able to get a match and complete the 5th step of the challenge. You will need to repeat this process for each color. Also, after step 4, I was still able to complete a challenge by clicking the color challenge bubble and starting the match through that route.

Final Color challenge match will not start.... Waiting for the server... all other Arena screens work fine

Same with me - can beat the AI but cannot complete the Color Challenge against the last opponent

I have the same issue on PC and on Mobile device.
Stuck at the final step of the color challenge "waiting for the server".

I have the same exact issue. Stuck at waiting for the server at the color challange final. Any fix yet?

Same issue as described

So far I only get the endless "waiting for server" when I try to find a player match to finish my color challenges. I havent been able to complete any of the challenges due to this happening every single time I try.

Same issue as most people below, can't even begin the last color challenge match

I've been having the exact same issue as Sigmar#80778 below. I downloaded the game last night, and now am stuck on the "Waiting for the Server..." screen at the final color challenge match. I went through the same fix attempts as the others here, but I hoped things would be better today.

@Sigmar#80778

I'm having the same exact issue here. I just installed this game. I went through the tutorial and then I got stuck on the "quest" to finish the colour challenge. I tried everything except for buying an American VPN which a video online suggests might resolve the problem. What I did try, however, is rebooting my computer, reinstalling MTG Arena, flushing my DNS and doing a Winsock reset, changing my DNS server, and messing with the port-forwarding (which required me rebooting my router and having to go through a rigmarole with my ISP). So far I've wasted about 3 hours of my time and the game is still not working.

The best part is, I quit playing video games about 6 years ago and this is my very first experience trying to play again. Really frustrating.

I have the exact same issue as Sigmar#80778 since yesterday...

Having the exact same issue as Simgar#80778, to the letter.

I'm experiencing the exact same issue as Sigmar#80778. Only installed MGTA a few days ago. trying to complete the color challenges and get stuck "waiting for the server" on the final match.

I just started playing the game, went through the tutorial and am now issued the "quest" to finish the colour challenge with my first match against a real player. The "Waiting for the Server" spinning wheel of death sucks all motivation out of me to actually get into the game.

And no, WOTC agent, there is no troubleshooting necessary: The install is fresh, Windows10 is up to date, and my internet connection is fine. I play lots of online games, all without issues. Your game is the only one that prevents me from actually playing it. Considering how many players give you this feedback, you might want to see that the problem is indeed on your part. Well, good luck getting my money now...

Same issue (still). Play one match, "Waiting for server" have to close and launch again. I would think WOTC would have someone able to handle the issue working the weekend with an event going on...