As reported by Brian David-Marshall by Wizards on August 22nd, 2008 here is the schedule for the 2009 Magic the Gathering Pro Tour.
Changes for the 2009 season!
Now all Pro Tours will be dual format with day one being played in a constructed format and day two being played as a limited format. No longer will players at home have to try and follow limited coverage for an entire Pro Tour.
The Top 8s of the events are defined as being 2 constructed and 1 limited. Also the qualifiers stick to a single format throughout the season with a 2:1 constructed to limited ratio.
ManaNation is excited to see these changes and hopes to bring you coverage from the upcoming Pro Tour season!
Stop #1 - Kyoto, Japan
When: Feb. 27-Mar. 1, 2009
Formats: Standard, Booster Draft with the Top 8 being Standard
Qualifier Information: October 4 - December 28, 2008, format will be Sealed Deck
Stop #2 - Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
When: June 5-7, 2009
Formats: Block Constructed (Shards of Alara), Booster Draft with the Top 8 being Booster Draft
Qualifier Information: January 3 - April 19, 2009, format will be Extended
Stop #3 - Austin, Texas, USA
When: October 16-18, 2009
Formats: Extended, Booster Draft with the Top 8 being Extended
Qualifier Information: May 2 - September 6, 2009, format will be Standard
WORLDS - Rome, Italy
When: November 19-22, 2009
Formats: Standard, Booster Draft, Extended with the Top 8 being Standard