The player with the most Professional Points over the course of a Professional Points Season is identified as the Player of the Year. In the event that two players tie, the Player of the Year will be determined by a single-match playoff.

The player with the most Professional Points at the end of a Professional Points Season that has not participated in a Pro Tour, World Magic Cup, or Magic: The Gathering World Championship event in any previous Professional Points Season is identified as the Rookie of the Year. In the event that two players tie, the Rookie of the Year will be determined by a single-match playoff.