same issue with me (even the "10 friends" other users commented), happens across both windows and android, so i suspect it is something server-side. I tried reinstalling the game, clearing Temp files locally, logging out of all devices. Sadly nothing worked so far.

Hope they fix this soon

Have had 2 replies since raising this issue to support and all they comment on is reimbursement as I was in a draft and have done zero troubleshooting and I still have the issue

Same problem, it appears to be account related since it happens across all platforms.

Have same issue.
PC - Steam (Linux - Bazzite)/Android

Symptom - always land back at this screen with the same offline message in the friends list (10 specifically) and Waiting for Opponent...

Troubleshooting -
1.) Tried sign out of everywhere from wizards site.
2.) Tried changing password
3.) Tried verifying game files via Steam
4.) Tried reinstalling fully
5.) Tried Mobile version (Android)
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All same results

**Subject: MTGA Stuck on "Waiting For Opponent" Loading Screen Indefinitely (Steam)**

**Description:**

I'm experiencing an issue where MTG Arena gets stuck indefinitely on the "Waiting For Opponent..." loading screen.

The game never progresses beyond this screen, preventing me from playing.

**Troubleshooting steps already attempted:**
- Logged out of my MTGA account and logged back in.
- Completely closed and restarted the game multiple times.
- Relaunched the game through Steam.

Unfortunately, none of these steps resolved the issue.

**Platform:** PC (Windows 11)
**Launcher:** Steam
**Date:** November 4, 2026

**Expected behavior:** The game should successfully connect to an opponent and load the match.

**Actual behavior:** The game remains stuck on the "Waiting For Opponent..." screen indefinitely, even after multiple restarts, reinstalls.

I've attached a screenshot showing the issue.

Please investigate this problem and let me know if there is a workaround or fix available.

All on nov 3-4th - clearly a result of the patch. I'm sure they are aware, just may not be aware of how widespread the issue is?

The "sign out everywhere" recommendation did not fix the issue for me. Loading Arena immediately takes me to infinitely waiting for an opponent. If no one is going to bother to fix this or even acknowledge the issue I have no problem simply deleting the game and never playing it again.

I've been locked in this bug loop. I was trying to compete in the midweek challenge. Just started today.

This has been going on with me for about 14 hours now and the only information I have found on it is on reddit and now here after customer service referred me to the feedback page. Nothing has worked on my end to change the issue. I have tried logging in with my iphone and pc, tried logging out of everywhere and changing my password, restarted interenet, tried cell service vs wifi, etc. smh

Happened to me in 'Standart' about an hour ago. I tried restarting the game and logging out through the account page for about 25 minutes and then left the match-making screen open in the background, while searching for a solution.
30 minutes later I was about to open a ticket, when I noticed that the game had finally decided to provide me with an opponent.
But the game was already in turn two and I lost.
Reading about people being stuck for hours and hours, I guess I'm lucky, but it still sucks.
And I really hope this doesn't happen in Limited!

Same issue, this is completely game-braking, I can't play at all.

Is there any info on a fix or update yet? I've been dealing with this on Android since 6 a.m. cst. I can get back to the arena home screen by hitting the home screen on my phone, opening another app (chrome, messages, settings, etc.) then pulling arena back up and it kicks me back to home screen. But any format I try to find a match goes back to ever loading "finding opponent"

For those who are still stuck in matchmaking purgatory, try this:

1. Use the "Sign out everywhere" feature found on your WotC account page.
2. After being signed out of everything, I recommend waiting 30 minutes to an hour before attempting to sign back in to MTG Arena.

This is what I did to resolve the issue. Hopefully this helps, or WotC is able to resolve the issue on their end.

May my fellow brothers and sisters find their way through matchmaking purgatory and join us once more upon the battlefield!

same error

Same error. Already uninstalled and reinstalled. Clear cache clear data and login on a different device. Same error. Its been more than 6hours 😭

Same here, and uninstalling doesn't work

stuck since 9 am pst and not happy

Been stuck since the patch, just started the game to see if it has been fixed, "waiting for opponent..." THIS IS A CRITICAL BUG!!!!

Stuck for over 12 hours

also stuck