The invention relates to a method for acquiring magnetic resonance image data (D) for image-guided radiotherapy, wherein a number of imaging goals (U) are provided, wherein for each imaging goal (U) a magnetic resonance imaging protocol (R)is selected, wherein for each selected magnetic resonance imaging protocol (R) a number of parameters (A) for said protocol (R) is adjusted according to the respective imaging goal (U), and wherein the magnetic resonance image data (D) are acquired with said magnetic resonance imaging protocols (R) and with said parameters (A).