Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series London

26-27 October, 2013

Important Information regarding Registration

What happens at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Event?

If you are attending YCS London or the MCM ComicCon that is taking place alongside the YCS, please click here to read important information regarding registration for the event.

The Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series events are big, exciting 2-day tournaments where hundreds of Duelists from around the globe compete for fame, glory and all sorts of exclusive prizes. These events are also the perfect opportunity to Duel, trade and hang out with hundreds of other Yu-Gi-Oh! fans.

In addition to the main Championship Series tournament there are numerous Public Events, including tournaments specifically for Duelists born 2001 and later. Competitive or casual, there is something for everyone to do at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series weekend event.

Who can participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

The Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament is an open event. No invite is required - everyone can participate!


Image credit: ExCel London

Date:

26-27 October, 2013

Location:

ExCel London,

1 Western Gateway,

Royal Victoria Dock,

London E16 1XL,

United Kingdom.

Location on Map | Location Website

What is the Format for YCS London?

Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series London will be an Advanced Constructed format event, using the current Forbidden & Limited List.

The Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series will consist of a number of Swiss-style rounds, followed by one or more top cuts, as follows:

Up to 512 Duelists: 6 rounds of Swiss on Saturday, 3 rounds of Swiss on Sunday (open to Top 64 AND everyone with 12 points or more), then Top 16 Single-Elimination

513 to 1024 Duelists: 7 rounds of Swiss on Saturday, 3 rounds of Swiss on Sunday (open to Top 128 AND everyone with 15 points or more), then Top 32 Single-Elimination

1025 or more Duelists: 8 rounds of Swiss on Saturday, 3 rounds of Swiss on Sunday (open to Top 256 AND everyone with 18 points or more), then Top 32 Single-Elimination

Preparing for the event:

Be prepared to present your COSSY ID number along with your name at registration. If you don't have a COSSY ID number, you can receive one at registration.

You should bring any tournament supplies you will need; paper and pen to track Life Points, dice or counters if you are using cards which require them, extra sleeves to replace any that become damaged, and so forth.

Players participating in these events are expected to be familiar with KONAMI's tournament policies. These can be found in the "Gameplay" section of this website.

Please note that you will have to submit a Decklist when you register for the event! You can only register with a complete Decklist. You will fill this out by listing all of the cards included in the Deck you want to use. You can get a Deck List form at the registration area, or you can download it here.

Entry fee:

Entry fee for the main event is GBP 20.

Schedule:

Friday

14:00 - Early Registration begins

19:00 - Early Registration ends

Saturday

08:00 - Venue opens / registration begins

10:00 - Registration ends

10:00 - Seatings posted; player meeting, Round 1 Begins

11:00 - Public Event registration begins

19:00 - Public Event registration ends

22:30 - Venue closes

Sunday

08:00 - Venue opens

09:00 - Main event begins

14:45 - Top 8 begins

18:00 - Awards ceremony

19:00 - Venue closes

Main Event Prizes:

Winner Trophy

Netbook

Ultra Rare YCS prize card: Number 106: Giant Hand

Paid travel and accomodation to WCQ: European Championship 2014 2nd 32GB Tablet PC

Super Rare YCS prize card: Number 106: Giant Hand 3rd 32GB Touch-Screen MP3 Player

Super Rare YCS prize card: Number 106: Giant Hand 4th 32GB Touch-Screen MP3 Player 5th-8th Xbox 360 9th-16th 24 booster packs of Judgment of the Light All Top 32 YCS Top Cut Game Mat

Qualification to WCQ: European Championship 2014

Public Events:

Event Name Entry Fee Players Format Time Participation Prize Prizing YCS London

(Main Event) GBP 20 Unlimited